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New Climate Predictions and Why We Ignore Them
New studies show an Antarctic ice sheet larger than Mexico is likely to melt much sooner than had been predicted. It could mean disaster for coastal civilization. But, despite the potential consequences for young people living today, policy makers.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenNew studies show an Antarctic ice sheet larger than Mexico is likely to melt much sooner than had been predicted. It could mean disaster for coastal civilization. But, despite the potential consequences for young people living today, policy makers.
Later on the program, a massive release of leaked documents reveals billions in offshore financial holdings by close friends of Vladimir Putin and other world leaders. We hear about the "Panama Papers."
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3 storiesSCOTUS Unanimously Upholds One Person One Vote
All eight members of the current US Supreme Court today rejected efforts to shift voting power away from urban centers to rural districts with smaller populations. The unanimous decision was a blow to conservatives. Jess Bravin covers the court for the Wall Street Journal .
Read the story6 minThe Climate Is Changing while Politics Stays the Same
Climate change denial has been overtaken by observable facts — like the rapid melting of ice sheets that will increase ocean levels worldwide. It's happening, and the latest predictions of what's likely to come include disastrous flooding during the lifetimes of people living today.
Read the story35 minMassive Leak Exposes How the World's Wealthiest Hide Money
More than 100 news organizations are investigating a trove of leaked documents called the " Panama Papers ." The "Panama Papers" are 11.5 million documents leaked from Mossack Fonseca, a law firm in Panama that specializes in setting up offshore companies.
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