The Kansas Republican Party hosted a fundraiser last Friday

During which, attendees could pay to assault an effigy of President Biden

Remember when simply criticizing Trump or Bush policies would trigger the right—causing them to scream “it’s unamerican to disrespect the president!”

These are deplorables

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Retail H2 stations close in California while H2 heavy trucking expands

The fuel still makes sense for fixed-route heavy vehicles—but not passenger cars.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/02/retail-h2-stations-close-in-california-while-h2-heavy-trucking-expands/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Over a decade later, climate scientist prevails in libel case

But the case is not entirely over, as he plans to go after the publishers again.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/02/over-a-decade-later-climate-scientist-prevails-in-libel-case/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

EU will force cosmetic companies to pay to reduce microplastic pollution

Draft rules follow the ‘polluter pays principle’ and will mean companies cover 80% of extra clean-up costs

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/jan/29/eu-will-force-cosmetic-companies-to-pay-to-reduce-microplastic-pollution

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