PolicySustainability

Global Shipping Emissions Vote Faces US Opposition as IMO Considers Carbon Pricing Framework

Member states of the International Maritime Organization are set to decide on a groundbreaking global carbon pricing system for shipping emissions. The vote comes amid strong opposition from the United States, which has threatened sanctions against supporting nations.

Historic Shipping Emissions Vote Proceeds Despite US Opposition

Member states of the International Maritime Organization will decide Friday whether to adopt a comprehensive plan to cut carbon emissions from global shipping, according to reports from London. The vote comes despite significant opposition from the United States, which has threatened sanctions against countries supporting the measure.

CybersecurityPolicy

Digital Rights Group and Labor Unions Challenge Alleged Government Social Media Monitoring Program

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration alleging widespread social media monitoring of legal U.S. residents. The legal action claims the government uses AI to surveil non-citizens’ online posts for disfavored political views.

Lawsuit Alleges Mass Surveillance Program Targeting Legal Residents

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), alongside several major labor unions, has initiated legal action against the U.S. government over what they describe as systematic social media surveillance of individuals legally residing in the country. According to reports, the lawsuit targets the Trump administration and alleges unconstitutional monitoring practices.

EducationPolicy

Oklahoma Education Department Withdraws Controversial Bible Mandate Following Legal Challenge

Oklahoma’s education department has rescinded a directive requiring Bibles in all classrooms following legal challenges and a change in leadership. The controversial policy faced constitutional challenges from parents and teachers across religious backgrounds, prompting the state’s reversal.

Policy Reversal Following Legal Pressure

The Oklahoma State Department of Education has officially withdrawn a 2024 directive that would have required teachers to incorporate the Christian Bible into classroom instruction, according to reports from Reuters. The policy reversal comes after the Oklahoma Supreme Court halted implementation while constitutionality challenges proceeded through the legal system.