Michael Rass
@mikerass.bsky.social
Journalist: World News & Climate Crisis. Views here are mine
In the next 25 years, Massachusetts would need to spend some $90 billion to $130 billion to defend the state against threats from the escalating climate crisis, according to a recent finding by the Healey administration. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/14/s...
Adapting to climate change could cost eight Big Digs, according to a recent state report - The Boston Globe
In the next 25 years, Massachusetts needs to spend between $90 billion and $130 billion to adapt to threats from climate change.
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February 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
In the next 25 years, Massachusetts would need to spend some $90 billion to $130 billion to defend the state against threats from the escalating climate crisis, according to a recent finding by the Healey administration. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/14/s...
The Putin regime killed Alexei Navalny with frog toxin, the UK and four of its European allies say www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Russia killed Alexei Navalny with frog toxin, UK and four European allies say
Intelligence agencies say deadly toxin in skin of Ecuador dart frogs found in Navalny’s body and highly likely resulted in his death
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 9:10 PM
The Putin regime killed Alexei Navalny with frog toxin, the UK and four of its European allies say www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
The Trump regime has dismantled the basis for all US climate regulations, in its most confrontational anti-environment move yet—four key takeaways www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Trump’s repeal of landmark Obama-era climate rule: four key takeaways
Environmental groups say ‘cynical and devastating’ reversal of endangerment finding has grave implications
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Trump regime has dismantled the basis for all US climate regulations, in its most confrontational anti-environment move yet—four key takeaways www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Never say that we haven't been told what's coming.
Kristi Noem: "When it gets to Election Day, we've been proactive to make sure we have the right people voting, electing the right leaders to lead this country."
February 14, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Never say that we haven't been told what's coming.
Secretary of State Rubio's speech to European allies takes softer tone but sticks to Trumpist climate crisis denial and immigration phobia
Rubio's speech to European allies takes softer tone but sticks to Trump's firm stance
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has offered a reassuring message to America’s allies. He struck a less aggressive but still firm tone on Saturday about the Trump administration’s intent to…
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February 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Secretary of State Rubio's speech to European allies takes softer tone but sticks to Trumpist climate crisis denial and immigration phobia
A bitter dispute between felon Trump and the EU over Gaza’s future breaks out into the open
Bitter dispute between Trump and EU over Gaza’s future breaks out into the open
EU’s head of foreign policy claims ‘Board of Peace’ is vehicle for Trump with no accountability to Palestinians or UN
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:40 PM
A bitter dispute between felon Trump and the EU over Gaza’s future breaks out into the open
Enforcement of environmental laws against major polluters has virtually ground to a halt under the Trump regime, new analysis shows www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Enforcement of laws against polluters nearly non-existent in US, analysis finds
EPA’s records show one environmental consent decree filed in last year – 26 were filed in year one of first Trump term
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Enforcement of environmental laws against major polluters has virtually ground to a halt under the Trump regime, new analysis shows www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Why is the Washington Post cratering so spectacularly? | Margaret Sullivan www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Why is the Washington Post cratering so spectacularly? | Margaret Sullivan
To understand the change in Washington Post’s fortunes, it is worth comparing its demise to the New York Times’s trajectory
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Why is the Washington Post cratering so spectacularly? | Margaret Sullivan www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
German Chancellor Merz has called for the Trump regime and Europe to “repair and revive trans-Atlantic trust together,” arguing that even the US isn’t powerful enough to go it alone in an increasingly tough world
Germany's leader calls on the US and Europe to 'repair and revive trans-Atlantic trust together'
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on the U.S. and Europe to “repair and revive trans-Atlantic trust together,” arguing that being part of NATO is also to America’s advantage.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:12 PM
German Chancellor Merz has called for the Trump regime and Europe to “repair and revive trans-Atlantic trust together,” arguing that even the US isn’t powerful enough to go it alone in an increasingly tough world
Traitor Trump doubles down on the despicable racist video depicting the Obamas as apes, saying no staffer has been disciplined www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump doubles down on racist video, saying no staffer has been disciplined
US president, who blamed aide for post depicting Obamas as apes, maintains video is not a problem
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February 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Traitor Trump doubles down on the despicable racist video depicting the Obamas as apes, saying no staffer has been disciplined www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
After the many Trumpist insults and outrages, the US tourism industry is desperately trying to woo back Canadian travelers
‘We’re hurting. We need the Canadians.’ US tourism agency tries to woo travelers back. - The Boston Globe
But airlines are dropping routes to the United States, boycotts continue, and most Canadians say they don't want to come.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:01 PM
After the many Trumpist insults and outrages, the US tourism industry is desperately trying to woo back Canadian travelers
A look at Trump regime lies about the climate crisis as it revokes the key scientific endangerment finding
A look at false claims made by the Trump administration as it revokes a key scientific finding
While announcing that he was rolling back the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 endangerment finding, President Donald Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin made false claims regarding the…
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February 13, 2026 at 1:10 PM
A look at Trump regime lies about the climate crisis as it revokes the key scientific endangerment finding
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Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
WATCH: Trump, EPA's Zeldin announce end of scientific basis for U.S. action on climate change
The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressiv...
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February 12, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Today, the Trump administration repealed the endangerment finding: the ruling that served as the basis for limits on tailpipe emissions and power plant rules. Without it, we’ll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change—all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money.
Italy’s fascist government has approved a new anti-immigration bill that includes powers to impose naval blockades on refugee boats
Italy approves new migration bill including powers to impose 'naval blockades' on migrant ships
Italy’s conservative government led by Premier Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday has approved a bill introducing new measures aimed at fighting illegal immigration, including a so-called “naval blockade”…
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February 12, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Italy’s fascist government has approved a new anti-immigration bill that includes powers to impose naval blockades on refugee boats
Portugal urged to adapt to climate emergency after series of deadly storms www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Portugal urged to adapt to climate emergency after series of deadly storms
Continuing extreme weather has caused deaths of 16 people, evacuation of thousands and destruction of homes
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Portugal urged to adapt to climate emergency after series of deadly storms www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Climate leaders gathered outside the trumpified Environmental Protection Agency today to condemn the Trump regime’s plans to repeal the 2009 endangerment finding underpinning all federal climate regulations. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Climate leaders condemn Trump EPA’s biggest rollback yet: ‘This is corruption’
Leaders promise to fight back with court challenges as Trump rescinds finding foundational to US climate rules
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Climate leaders gathered outside the trumpified Environmental Protection Agency today to condemn the Trump regime’s plans to repeal the 2009 endangerment finding underpinning all federal climate regulations. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
The Trump regime has purged newly-appointed federal prosecutor Donald Kinsella only hours after a panel of judges in New York picked him for the job www.cbsnews.com/news/justice...
Justice Department fires U.S. attorney in New York hours after judges picked him for the job
A panel of judges in New York appointed a new top federal prosecutor in Albany after a Trump nominee was found to be serving unlawfully — but within hours, the Justice Department said it had fired…
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February 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Trump regime has purged newly-appointed federal prosecutor Donald Kinsella only hours after a panel of judges in New York picked him for the job www.cbsnews.com/news/justice...
Trump is curtailing its massive hunt for immigrants and refugees in Minnesota
Trump administration says it is ending its immigration surge in Minnesota
More than 4,000 undocumented immigrants have been apprehended since the operation began in November, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Trump is curtailing its massive hunt for immigrants and refugees in Minnesota
An immigration judge has terminated the deportation case against Narciso Barranco, a father of three US Marines who was detained by Trumpist immigrant hunters last year, paving the way for him to seek legal permanent residency in the US. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/u...
Judge Ends Deportation Case for Mexican Father of 3 U.S. Marines
The arrest of Narciso Barranco, who was detained by federal agents while landscaping outside an IHOP in Southern California last June, garnered national attention.
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
An immigration judge has terminated the deportation case against Narciso Barranco, a father of three US Marines who was detained by Trumpist immigrant hunters last year, paving the way for him to seek legal permanent residency in the US. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/u...
Top US fascist Gregory Bovino praised his federal immigrant hunter who fired several shots at US citizen Marimar Martínez in her car in Chicago in October
Border patrol chief praised federal agent who shot US citizen in Chicago
New evidence shows Gregory Bovino hailed agent who fired at Marimar Martinez five times in her car
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Top US fascist Gregory Bovino praised his federal immigrant hunter who fired several shots at US citizen Marimar Martínez in her car in Chicago in October
Europe warily awaits Trumpist Rubio at the Munich Security Conference as Russian asset Trump continues to undermine transatlantic relations
Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a large U.S. delegation to the Munich Security Conference this week.
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February 12, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Europe warily awaits Trumpist Rubio at the Munich Security Conference as Russian asset Trump continues to undermine transatlantic relations
Representative Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) says the Trump regime’s attempt to indict her “should shock the conscience”
Representative Maggie Goodlander says Trump administration’s attempt to indict her ‘should shock the conscience’ - The Boston Globe
The New Hampshire congresswoman was stunned the Trump administration would try to bring criminal charges against her and her fellow members of Congress.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Representative Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) says the Trump regime’s attempt to indict her “should shock the conscience”
Climate crisis: The Western United States is gripped by an extreme snow drought: “I’ve never seen a winter like this.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Western US gripped by extreme snow drought: ‘I’ve never seen a winter like this’
States brace for less water and fire risks as Oregon, Colorado and Utah report lowest statewide snowpack since 1980s
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Climate crisis: The Western United States is gripped by an extreme snow drought: “I’ve never seen a winter like this.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Climate crisis: a hellish “hothouse Earth” is getting closer, scientists say
Point of no return: a hellish ‘hothouse Earth’ getting closer, scientists say
Continued global heating could set irreversible course by triggering climate tipping points, but most people unaware
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Climate crisis: a hellish “hothouse Earth” is getting closer, scientists say