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Environment & Energy

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3. To be fair, we help them

Fri Jul 10, 2026, 11:49 AM

Friday

Who doesn’t know that burning fossil fuels are killing the planet?

Are people flying less? No. They’re flying more.
2025 Was The Busiest Year For US Air Travel In More Than 15 Years, FAA Says

Are people taking fewer cruises? No, they’re taking more.
Cruise Industry Hits Fourth Consecutive Record Year With 4.5% Growth in 2026

Are people driving more efficient vehicles? (Not really.) The best selling automobiles are Pickup trucks and SUV’s.
The 25 Best-Selling Cars in 2025

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Pacific gray whales facing 'catastrophic' die-off as climate crisis hits food supply [View all] OKIsItJustMe Friday OP

... Faux pas Friday #1

Those who have power fuck everything up Stargleamer Friday #2

To be fair, we help them OKIsItJustMe Friday #3

I guess keeping these species alive would be Hey Joe Friday #4

trump does seem to hate all animals Bayard Friday #5