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Rhiannon12866
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September 22, 2017
Billie Jean King tells Seth about the time she met then-President Obama, who admitted watching her Battle of the Sexes tennis match on TV was life changing for him as a father of two girls.
Seth Meyers: Obama Told Billie Jean King the Battle of the Sexes "Changed His Life"
Billie Jean King tells Seth about the time she met then-President Obama, who admitted watching her Battle of the Sexes tennis match on TV was life changing for him as a father of two girls.
September 22, 2017
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans, who are once again making a mad dash to rush through an Obamacare repeal bill without being able to defend or explain what it does.
Seth Meyers - Republicans Can't Defend Their Cruel Graham-Cassidy Health Care Bill: A Closer Look
Seth takes a closer look at Republicans, who are once again making a mad dash to rush through an Obamacare repeal bill without being able to defend or explain what it does.
September 22, 2017
Seth Meyers: Monologue - Melania Trump Debuts Halloween Costume at U.N., Duck Penises - 9/20/17
September 21, 2017
The 44th President's assessment of the 'Graham-Cassidy' healthcare bill begins with a rudimentary definition of the word 'better.'
Stephen Wants To Make Nambia Imaginary Again
The President made up a new nation for us to unite with while speaking at the United Nations.
Stephen Reacts To Trump's Assessment Of 'The Worst Ever' Emmys
The President's Tuesday night was spent tweeting his condolences to Puerto Rico, Mexico City, and the Emmys' ratings.
The Worst Campaign Ad Of The 2018 Mid-Terms Has Arrived
Stephen attempts to do the impossible: watch Dan Helmer's painful 'Helmer Zone' campaign ad.
Dawn Of The Bill: Return Of The Killer Healthcare Plan
From the twisted mind of Senator Lindsey Graham, the scariest franchise is cinema is coming to a hospital near you!
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 9/20/17
Obama's Assessment Of The Graham-Cassidy BillThe 44th President's assessment of the 'Graham-Cassidy' healthcare bill begins with a rudimentary definition of the word 'better.'
Stephen Wants To Make Nambia Imaginary Again
The President made up a new nation for us to unite with while speaking at the United Nations.
Stephen Reacts To Trump's Assessment Of 'The Worst Ever' Emmys
The President's Tuesday night was spent tweeting his condolences to Puerto Rico, Mexico City, and the Emmys' ratings.
The Worst Campaign Ad Of The 2018 Mid-Terms Has Arrived
Stephen attempts to do the impossible: watch Dan Helmer's painful 'Helmer Zone' campaign ad.
Dawn Of The Bill: Return Of The Killer Healthcare Plan
From the twisted mind of Senator Lindsey Graham, the scariest franchise is cinema is coming to a hospital near you!
September 21, 2017
Late last week, a federal court knocked down plans to expand coal mining in the Western US, adding to a growing body of rulings against the Trump administration’s efforts to push climate change off the agenda.
The surprising decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, which has jurisdiction in Colorado, Kansas, Utah, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Wyoming, told the Bureau of Land Management to redo its math on greenhouse gas emissions from coal leases and sent the approval of these leases back to a lower court.
Under the National Environmental Policy Act, federal agencies have to consider how a given proposal both affects climate change and is affected by climate change.
The 10th Circuit is the highest court to rule on climate change accounting so far, and its opinion undercuts President Donald Trump’s efforts to resuscitate the dying US coal industry.
“It’s reaffirming what a lot of people already knew: Government has to take a hard look at what their environmental impacts are,” said Sam Kalen, a law professor at the University of Wyoming. “Cases like this are sending signal that regardless of what the administration wants to do, the law says you have to take a look at these issues.”
Much more: https://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2017/9/19/16332952/court-ruling-coal-climate-change
Coal mining in the Powder River Basin, the largest mining region in the United States Robert Nickelsberg / Getty Images
A conservative-leaning court just issued a surprise ruling on climate change and coal mining
In a rebuke to Trump, the federal court said greenhouse gas emissions need to be considered in lease approvals.Late last week, a federal court knocked down plans to expand coal mining in the Western US, adding to a growing body of rulings against the Trump administration’s efforts to push climate change off the agenda.
The surprising decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, which has jurisdiction in Colorado, Kansas, Utah, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Wyoming, told the Bureau of Land Management to redo its math on greenhouse gas emissions from coal leases and sent the approval of these leases back to a lower court.
Under the National Environmental Policy Act, federal agencies have to consider how a given proposal both affects climate change and is affected by climate change.
The 10th Circuit is the highest court to rule on climate change accounting so far, and its opinion undercuts President Donald Trump’s efforts to resuscitate the dying US coal industry.
“It’s reaffirming what a lot of people already knew: Government has to take a hard look at what their environmental impacts are,” said Sam Kalen, a law professor at the University of Wyoming. “Cases like this are sending signal that regardless of what the administration wants to do, the law says you have to take a look at these issues.”
Much more: https://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/2017/9/19/16332952/court-ruling-coal-climate-change
Coal mining in the Powder River Basin, the largest mining region in the United States Robert Nickelsberg / Getty Images
September 21, 2017
Lack of manpower, higher margins among reasons for postponing
Three weeks after Hurricane Harvey ravaged the massive fuel-making industry along the Texas coast, the region’s recovery from storm damage is starting to disrupt plans for crucial maintenance at refineries thousands of miles away from the flood zones.
Harvey knocked out almost one-quarter of U.S. refining capacity in late August, sending gasoline and diesel prices soaring. The storm hit a few weeks before most of the nation’s fuel makers were set to begin seasonal shutdowns. Demand usually slows at this time of year, so it’s a good time to make repairs and install new equipment at plants that typically run all day every day.
But at least 13 refineries from Louisiana to Montana with a combined 3.27 million barrels a day have delayed maintenance for weeks or months, according to company statements and people familiar with the situation. Some are churning out more fuel to take advantage of strong margins, while others simply don’t have the personnel because workers were dispatched to help repair and restart storm-hit facilities along the Gulf of Mexico.
“Any plant that has the option of pushing back the work is probably going to do so,” Robert Campbell, head of oil-products analysis at Energy Aspects Ltd. in New York, said by telephone. "You have really good margins. There would be concerns about some of the skilled trades, some of the services required."
More: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-18/far-from-the-texas-coast-hurricane-harvey-hits-oil-refiners-j7qrx1p8
Floodwater surrounds oil refinery storage tanks in Texas City, Texas on Aug. 30. Photographer: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg
Far From the Texas Coast, Hurricane Harvey Hits Oil Refiners
Exxon, Phillips 66, Marathon among refiners delaying workLack of manpower, higher margins among reasons for postponing
Three weeks after Hurricane Harvey ravaged the massive fuel-making industry along the Texas coast, the region’s recovery from storm damage is starting to disrupt plans for crucial maintenance at refineries thousands of miles away from the flood zones.
Harvey knocked out almost one-quarter of U.S. refining capacity in late August, sending gasoline and diesel prices soaring. The storm hit a few weeks before most of the nation’s fuel makers were set to begin seasonal shutdowns. Demand usually slows at this time of year, so it’s a good time to make repairs and install new equipment at plants that typically run all day every day.
But at least 13 refineries from Louisiana to Montana with a combined 3.27 million barrels a day have delayed maintenance for weeks or months, according to company statements and people familiar with the situation. Some are churning out more fuel to take advantage of strong margins, while others simply don’t have the personnel because workers were dispatched to help repair and restart storm-hit facilities along the Gulf of Mexico.
“Any plant that has the option of pushing back the work is probably going to do so,” Robert Campbell, head of oil-products analysis at Energy Aspects Ltd. in New York, said by telephone. "You have really good margins. There would be concerns about some of the skilled trades, some of the services required."
More: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-18/far-from-the-texas-coast-hurricane-harvey-hits-oil-refiners-j7qrx1p8
Floodwater surrounds oil refinery storage tanks in Texas City, Texas on Aug. 30. Photographer: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg
September 21, 2017
Lewis Black explains why congressional Republicans will never be able to fix America's health care system and offers some grim advice to healthy uninsured millennials.
The Daily Show: Back in Black - Republicans Don't Know What Insurance Is
Lewis Black explains why congressional Republicans will never be able to fix America's health care system and offers some grim advice to healthy uninsured millennials.
September 21, 2017
Fred Armisen Gave a Speech at the U.N. General Assembly
Fred chats with Seth about the speech he gave at the U.N. General Assembly on elevator protocol.
Seth Meyers - Trump Addresses the U.N., Pumpkin Spice Pizza - Monologue 9/19/17
Fred Armisen Gave a Speech at the U.N. General Assembly
Fred chats with Seth about the speech he gave at the U.N. General Assembly on elevator protocol.
September 21, 2017
Seth takes a break from breaking news to check in on who Republican California Congressman Dana Rohrabacher is and why he was famously dubbed "Putin's favorite senator."
Seth Meyers - The Check In: Who the Hell is Dana Rohrabacher?
Seth takes a break from breaking news to check in on who Republican California Congressman Dana Rohrabacher is and why he was famously dubbed "Putin's favorite senator."
September 20, 2017
The winner of 2016's popular vote and 'What Happened' author Hillary Rodham Clinton tells Stephen about her strangest experiences with Russia's President during her time as Secretary of State.
Clinton Answers Question: Will You Run For President Again?
Speaking to Stephen Colbert on The Late Show, the former Secretary of State settles any doubts about her intentions for 2020.
Stephen Hands Hillary Clinton A 'Cheeky' Dossier Of Unused Election Night Jokes
Stephen had to toss out a lot of unused 'Clinton victory' material during his election night special. Tonight he gave those jokes, and one very cheeky photo, to the former candidate herself.
Stephen Colbert: Guest SoS Hillary Rodham Clinton
Hillary Rodham Clinton Experienced Putin's Sexism FirsthandThe winner of 2016's popular vote and 'What Happened' author Hillary Rodham Clinton tells Stephen about her strangest experiences with Russia's President during her time as Secretary of State.
Clinton Answers Question: Will You Run For President Again?
Speaking to Stephen Colbert on The Late Show, the former Secretary of State settles any doubts about her intentions for 2020.
Stephen Hands Hillary Clinton A 'Cheeky' Dossier Of Unused Election Night Jokes
Stephen had to toss out a lot of unused 'Clinton victory' material during his election night special. Tonight he gave those jokes, and one very cheeky photo, to the former candidate herself.
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