Plastic costs U.S. taxpayers as much as $1.1 trillion per year, according to a new report from Duke University. The Big Oil companies that are making a fortune from producing plastic are counting on us not noticing that we’re being robbed.

Big Oil's top lobbying group, the American Petroleum Institute, has reported talking to members of Congress about draft legislation to stop state climate lawsuits. What a coincidence that Rep. Harriet Hageman happens to be drafting legislation to do exactly that. 🙄

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Big Oil companies' arguments for why they shouldn't stand trial for their climate lies. First, the big question: ➡️ Is there any reason to think the justices won’t simply side with Big Oil? @janecoaston.bsky.social and @mikemeno.bsky.social discuss.

NPR’s @michaelcopley1.bsky.social asked about growing calls for insurance companies to take steps to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate damages. “There’s a real price tag” to climate disasters and “someone needs to pay for that,” said Ben Franta of @smithschool.ox.ac.uk

Even if you think Big Oil is innocent, Big Oil knows they’re not. @darkush.bsky.social of @publiccitizen.bsky.social explains why the fossil fuel industry is determined to bury the evidence of their climate deception — and how communities are fighting back.

When a climate disaster hits, who pays? 🤔 “In the same way that we look to hold oil companies responsible for oil spills or workplace accidents,” says @samlmontano.bsky.social, “I think the approach of looking to hold the oil and gas industry accountable for climate damages makes a lot of sense.”

Big Oil companies are pushing Congress to give them legal immunity. Why? “The only reason you’d want immunity is if you’ve done something wrong,” explains CCI’s President Richard Wiles.

Do you think the fossil fuel industry should be above the law? For months now, we’ve heard rumblings of Big Oil companies lobbying Congress for a get-out-of-jail free card. But in the last few weeks, their allies have started to say the quiet part out loud. CCI's @iylas.bsky.social explains.

Last year, Hurricane Helene tore through the southeastern U.S., causing up to 50% more rainfall in some parts of Georgia and the Carolinas than we would have seen in a cooler world. CCI's @kellysanks.bsky.social unpacks why Big Oil must be held accountable for fueling more destructive hurricanes.

As climate change pushes summer heat into the school year, many schools are struggling to cope with overheated classrooms and inadequate cooling systems. Oil and gas executives turned up the heat in these classrooms — they need to pay their fair share to keep students safe.

When I arrived at the shelter today, I saw Petra lying in the middle of the enclosure, looking so sad and unhappy... Then I noticed blood at the entrance of her house. With great effort, we managed to take her and rushed to the hospital, only to be shocked by what we discovered.

Quick test 👇 Who fixes potholes? A) City B) Province C) “Whoever I’m mad at” 😬 @paulysworld2005.bsky.social reacts 🐻🔥👇 Full Episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gko... #cdnpoli #Civics #Canada

Film: The Circle (2017) [PG-13] Studio: STX Entertainment Character: Bailey Actor: Tom Hanks Director: James Ponsoldt Screenwriters: James Ponsoldt and Dave Eggers Timestamp: 1:38:54 cinematicfbombs.com/2025/06/11/2...

In case you missed it... here are some of the stories featured on SustainabilityOnline.net over the past week. Featuring news from Information Services Group, Neste, Ramboll and more. ⭐ Keep up to date with all the latest news and insights at www.sustainabilityonline.net  🌍 #sustainability #esg

👋 Welcome to all the tens of thousands of members who joined Unite in 2025. And congratulations to all those who won new union rights over the last 12 months! Together we are strong ✊ #Solidarity

Childhood attachment encodes "safe/not safe," leading to distrust in doctors, therapists, hospitals. Trust rebuilds slowly with positive experiences #Resilience #TraumaHealing #Attachment #MentalHealthMatters Reply with your story #OneMomentPodcast Dive into the full: youtu.be/avP1-OgvGvg...

@CulturaMovement on IG #NJ #DelaneyHall #ICEout #abolishICE #Pinks #bluecrew #fdt

Now it’s time to celebrate! Join us for our 1st Birthday Party: 📅 Monday, December 15, 6–8 PM 📍 Sam’s Listening Bar 397 Railroad St (Basement), St. Johnsbury 🎁 Bring a hygiene product to donate to our community partners. RSVP: mobilize.us/stj #indivisiblestj #shineon #nekvt #vtindivisible

May 21, 2026 Italy A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei supervolcano near Naples, one of the strongest in recent years.

Well that honestly is bad news x.x and on one of the roughest stages in the entire game, as well as the fact that every one else there was brand new explorers to the infinite depths of the backrooms XD Wish us luck, and lets hope the music doesn't stop abruptly >.>

Olha isso mano!! 🔥 #BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG #BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG_LASVEGAS #BTS_WORLDTOUR_ARIRANG_LASVEGAS_D2

Who was the bookseller who refused to stay in his lane? He taught himself French just to read military books. 📚 Dragged cannons over 300 miles of snow to save Washington. ❄️🛞💥 Then built America’s first artillery school at Pluckemin. ⚔️ Meet Henry Knox. Book-smart. Battle-tested.

Do you prefer long or short book reviews? Both are honestly great and I appreciate and respect people who write any length of review. #booksky

"I was on the ground in southern Iraq on the day that Saddam's forces left the southern city of Basra," said @sbg1.bsky.social. "The American and British officers we spoke with had no idea what they were doing there. They didn't know what the goal was."

🦷 Career colleges play a key role in preparing Canada’s dental workforce. Watch the video to see how instructors like Tarwyn Lane use decades of real-world experience to guide students, combining hands-on training and theory to build skills, confidence, and career success. ▶️ buff.ly/68nCY1d #NACC

Top 10 Tips for Using ChatGPT for GCSE Revision. What Students and Parents Need to Know… Around 61% of UK secondary school students report using AI tools like ChatGPT for learning and schoolwork according to UK Department for Education.

Could 2026 be a breakout year for Copper Fox Metals ( #TSXV: #CUU #CUU.V | #OTCQX: #CPFXF )? CEO Elmer B. Stewart discusses Van Dyke, Schaft Creek, and key investor takeaways. Watch now: youtu.be/-smfMC9EaZQ?...

A contract with the federal government used to be gold. Now family farms are struggling due to federal policy passed by Republicans and backed by the president.

Sen. Ossoff: When you throw people off their health insurance, and drive up their premiums, and gut the Medicaid program in order to cut taxes for the wealthiest people in the country — that's also corruption.

In Las Vegas for our client! A #BurstPipe damaged their guest bedroom and sooo much more. Our Restorerz Vegas team is on step 5 of #WaterDamageRestoration: "Removal of Affected Materials." Water, Fire, Smoke & Mold #Restoration #EmergencyServices There's No Damage We Can't Manage

South Carolina !!!! Dems of America says thank youuuuu !! 🗳️🌊 🎉🎉

Molly’s Story #Pinks

Lembrei do @bodinholoiro.bsky.social

Thanks to the support of nonprofit Help Ukraine Now via UNITED24, schools in the Poltava region received generators through the Bring Light Back fundraiser. $182,000 funded 19 generators, helping children study in warm, lit classrooms. Thank you to all donors who made this possible 💛💙

I-80 WB @ Milepost 147.56, SU 🕒 8:44 PM - 9:44 PM MT 🌡️ 63→60°F | Mostly Clear→Clear 📍: 40.736940,-111.486550

We have Captain Stillman as SOD.

Your body is doing so much behind the scenes… every single day 💛 As we get older, it’s not about perfection – it’s about awareness, care, and gratitude. Today, try something simple… thank your body. It’s been showing up for you all along ✨ #FeelGoodAgain #HealthyAging #YouGotThis

LIAR!!! Trump's Deputy Attorney General claims Trump 'has said for years that he wants full transparency' on the Epstein files

It's pouring at the station! As long as you're safe, send us your pictures at www.wsbt.com/chimein

If you’re looking for that perfect hourglass shape, a good corset is basically a cheat code. ⏳✨ It’s the easiest way to instantly snatch your waist and get those feminine curves exactly where you want them — whether you’re going for a "stealth" look or a full-on vibe. 🤫🎀

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Map of known world in a game of Old World. Greece (blue - me) starts in the Center/East. Persia (red) starts is the South West Kush (yellow) starts in the North West

Kyle Schwarber ends Justin Wrobleski's no-hit bid with a two-out homer in the sixth inning

Does anyone know what this is from? "Do you need a hand with that?" "No thanks, I already have 2." (S2E4) Link to Full Media: https://youtu.be/JkvEx89ijNA?si=GOGqAuWOCn5aoq3j

Wonder Bread vs Dave’s Killer Bread. One is engineered for shelf life and softness. The other brings more fiber, micronutrients, and structural nutrition. Calories aren’t the whole story. Food structure matters. Measured, not assumed. youtu.be/TkNp3PoY2cc?...

Libra specific dating advice #deconstruction #humor #ifidontlaughillcry

A world where power shapes everything. And every decision has consequences. Tangled Empires series (Anna Harding) For readers of #CoraReilly #RinaKent #TillieCole #darkromance #mafiaromance #obsessivelovebooks #possessivelove #mafiaromancebooks #seriesobsessed #booktok

⚡️1st Center of Unmanned Systems Forces intercepted Shahed launch at Donetsk airport using drones. 🔗Learn more details in our video:

Welcome to #BongoBonus! Meet a 3-month-old calf in the Aberdares, captured on a Mountain Bongo Project camera trap. This rare sight shows the population is reproducing. Fewer than 100 remain in the wild—every calf counts. Support: buff.ly/ToFEqQv

MARIO BROS WONDER NO SWITCH 2 VAI SER INCRÍVEL! #nintendoswitch #nintendo #nintendoswitch2 #games

A direct hit of a Russian missile on a residential building in Ukraine

When the US goes to war for oil, working people get screwed over. Innocent people are killed abroad while our energy bills here at home skyrocket in cost, all in the name of fossil fuels that destroy our planet. When I’m in Congress, I’ll fight to cut war spending & to build public renewable power.

Temple of Eternal Suffering just surpassed 2k Wishlists on Steam! 🥳 Massive thanks to everyone that Wishlisted my ARPG Roguelite game! Join the cool people club and Wishlist the game on Steam! 3k is really close💪 #indiegame #indiedev #ARPG #roguelite

Your Morning Cup of Joe Could Help Fight Cancer. A gene-editing system, switched on by the caffeine in coffee, chocolate, or cola soda, could one day activate powerful therapies against cancer or diabetes. #CoffeeScience #CRISPR #CancerResearch #FutureMedicine #HealthInnovation

Well wishes from Jill Scott to Khadija Shaw and Vivianne Miedema ahead of the #AdobeWFACup Final 🙌 #BHAMCI

today in Joe Ryan

Nikolaj Ehlers with two goals in the first period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Not too shabby.

This is one of the most deeply thought-out descriptions of the wanna be king, pedophile, racist, rapist, fraudulent, gas bag I have heard yet. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

There really isn't too many better than Mel Brooks and his work. It was joy to see @whitehouse.senate.gov be high-honored by @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social getting the 'Last Word' on @lastwordmsnow.bsky.social.

#Cubs win! #CubsWin! They beat the Reds 8-3 to sweep the four game series. Quality start for Shota Imanaga, giving up 1 run in 6 innings with 10k’s. The Cubs scored 7 runs in the 4th inning. That’s 9 wins in a row and 15 consecutive home wins!!