Why Trump's 'batty' whales — and other political talk — should give you pause

Also, economic pressures lead to reversals on environmental pledges.

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Beware the effects of economic downturns — and politics — on efforts to reverse climate change. That’s the message from a trio of stories this week that demonstrate how the ups and downs of a nation’s fortunes can…