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2025 Climate Good News: Sustainables met all new Demand, EVs 25% of New Car Sales, Global Heating Projections fell to 2.8º C.
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2025 Climate Good News: Sustainables met all new Demand, EVs 25% of New Car Sales, Global Heating Projections fell to 2.8º C.

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The most significant green energy good news stories we covered in 2025

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In the Global Race for Electric Vehicle Dominance, the US is Falling Way Behind

In the Global Race for Electric Vehicle Dominance, the US is Falling Way Behind

12/29/2025 By Yale Climate Connections

Syria’s incomplete security Transition has left gaps for Islamic State to Exploit

Syria’s incomplete security Transition has left gaps for Islamic State to Exploit

12/29/2025 By The Conversation

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Afghanistan
Deputy Gov. Ghazni Killed; <br> Karzai Weeps, announces Peace Outreach Council

Deputy Gov. Ghazni Killed;
Karzai Weeps, announces Peace Outreach Council

Anti-government guerrillas attacked the convoy of the deputy governor of Ghazni province on Tuesday. According to Pajhwok, “Deputy governor of Ghazni province Mohammad Kazem Allahyar, […]

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Israel/ Palestine
Netanyahu Blows off US; Mahmoud Abbas pleads for Settlement Freeze

Netanyahu Blows off US; Mahmoud Abbas pleads for Settlement Freeze

President Barack Obama has just gotten the Netanyahu treatment. Obama came into office saying that a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the establishment of […]

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Afghanistan
Engaging the Muslim World Out in Paperback

Engaging the Muslim World Out in Paperback

Today is the official publication date for the paperback edition of my most recent book, Engaging the Muslim World. Click here to purchase It is […]

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Afghanistan
Afghan Villagers Protest US Air Strike, as Ballot Fraud Evidence Surfaces

Afghan Villagers Protest US Air Strike, as Ballot Fraud Evidence Surfaces

According to the Afghanistan government, about 186 civilians have died in each of the last 6 months in the war. (Other studies suggest the bulk […]

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New Polls: Dems Very Likely to Keep Senate

New Polls: Dems Very Likely to Keep Senate

Jason Easley’s essay looking at recent opinion polls in Kentucky, Nevada, and California argues that Democrats are substantially improving their position in senate races in […]

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Energy
Worst Reporting on Green Energy of the Week

Worst Reporting on Green Energy of the Week

This week’s award for bad environmental reporting goes to John Spear of the Toronto Star for his article on the cost of wind power in […]

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Israel/ Palestine
Will Resumption of Israeli Colonization of West Bank End the Two State Solution?

Will Resumption of Israeli Colonization of West Bank End the Two State Solution?

The Palestinian negotiating team is categorically rejecting any compromise with Israel over the latter’s plan to re-start settlement building on Palestinian land Palestinian President Mahmoud […]

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Colbert on Immigrant Labor

Colbert on Immigrant Labor

Stephen Colbert of Comedy Central’s Colbert Report testifies before Congress on problems facing immigrant labor. Colbert’s television show spoofs rightwing Fox Cable News anchors.

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Afghanistan
Attack on US Base Repulsed in Afghanistan

Attack on US Base Repulsed in Afghanistan

Afghan guerrillas attacked a US forward operating base in Gardez, Paktia Province, on Friday. NATO issued a press release, saying “The attack began when a […]

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