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- 1Immigration rules pushing foreign scientists out of the U.S.●Immigration changes are driving foreign researchers to leave the U.S.
Foreign researchers are leaving the United States as immigration policy changes make it harder for them to stay and work. The report, based on a survey of scientists, points to visa uncertainty and tougher residency procedures as key factors. Commenters worry the exodus will weaken American science and drive talent to other countries competing for researchers.
- 2Taxpayers subsidize fossil fuels at $4.5 trillion a year, critics say●"Too many governments in the world have been captured by the fossil fuel industry and the petrostates. Taxpayers around
Commenters are arguing that many governments have been captured by the fossil fuel industry and petrostates, leaving taxpayers effectively funding the burning of oil, gas and coal. They cite a Scientific American figure of $4.5 trillion a year in global fossil fuel subsidies, framing the money as public support for the very emissions governments claim to be cutting.