How Europe’s Authoritarian Populists Maintain the Illusion of a Free Press

Tommy MalettaCommunity Development Solutions, Global Citizen, Trendspotting, Latest Headlines

By Fanni Toth, Gerhard Schnyder and Marlene Radl, Other News Authoritarian leaders might be good at damaging democracy, but unless they are pure dictators they often still need to worry about winning elections. In the last few years, Europe has seen the rise of a number of authoritarian populists who …

Florida Wants to More Than Double Size of Mosaic’s ‘Radioactive Roads’ Plan

Tommy MalettaGreen Prosperity, Community Development Solutions, Global Citizen, Latest Headlines

By Max Chesnes, Tampa Bay Times Critics say placing the phosphate waste in roadways could put human and environmental health at risk. Citing advice from Gov. Ron DeSantis’ state transportation agency, fertilizer giant Mosaic wants to more than double the size of its controversial proposal to test radioactive phosphate manufacturing …

Can Europe Survive Trump 2.0?

Tommy MalettaGlobal Citizen, Wealth of Networks, Latest Headlines

By Modern Diplomacy, from Other News Here’s something the European mind can’t fully comprehend: “Come November 2024, Donald Trump may be headed back into the White House,” states POLITICO. It’s a nightmare scenario for Europeans who bore the brunt of the former U.S. president’s antagonism during his four years in …

Wetlands Win Reprieve After Deal Over Andalucian Natural Space

Tommy MalettaGreen Prosperity, Community Development Solutions, Global Citizen, Sustainability News, Latest Headlines

By Sam Jones, The Guardian The marshes at Donana national park have declined drastically over the past 30 years because of climate breakdown, farming, mining pollution and drainage. Photograph: Marcelo del Pozo/Reuters Protection plan for Doñana national park hailed by environmentalists as ‘step in the right direction’ A controversial plan that …