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🌊 In a historic moment for ocean conservation, the High Seas Treaty is now officially in effect, bringing the world’s first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters.
👏 The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that would allow victims of nonconsensual deepfake pornography to sue individuals who produce and distribute it.
⛪️ The three highest-ranking Roman Catholic clerics spoke out to denounce U.S. foreign policy, saying America’s “moral role in confronting evil around the world” is in question for the first time in decades. (Gifted link)
Clean energy
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The U.K. announced a plan to give households £15 billion for solar panels and other green tech
Under a new “Warm Homes Plan,” households across the UK will be eligible to receive thousands of pounds’ worth of solar panels and green tech to help lower energy bills.
In total, £15 billion will be distributed over the next five years in an effort to create a “rooftop revolution” to both triple the number of homes with solar and lift one million people out of fuel poverty.
The plan has been years in the making, and will focus on funding solar panels, heat pumps, and batteries, which together could save households £500 annually on energy bills — though others estimate it could be over £1,000.
Why is this good news?While the cost associated with solar panels and other green tech is growing more competitive, it’s still prohibitive for the average household. This boost will help not only with the clean energy transition, but to ensure a warm home isn’t a privilege, but “a basic guarantee for every family in Britain.”
Portland coffee shop turns anti-immigrant comment into a fundraiser for neighbors amid ICE raids
As small businesses, churches, and entire communities speak out against the increased presence of ICE across the country, one coffee shop in Portland, Oregon drew a hard line on social media when it comes to protecting their immigrant neighbors.
“If I.C.E. shows up at our door, our baristas know how to properly refuse both entry and service,” Heretic Coffee posted.
Despite an outpouring of support in the comment section, the pledge prompted a reply from one individual who wrote: “It will be great when you get arrested for harboring hope they tape your perp walk.”
Inspired by one missing punctuation mark, Heretic partnered with Sticker Junkie to release “Harboring Hope” stickers (alongside “Everyone Is Worthy Of A Latte” stickers) — and 100% of the profits “will be used to feed our immigrant neighbors in Portland, OR.”
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