Key SALT Republican rejects latest offer from Senate GOP, administration

The House-passed measure included a $40,000 deduction cap — quadruple the number in current law — for individuals making $500,000 or less. Senate Republicans, however, reverted the proposal back to $10,000 in their version of the legislation, sparking a fierce fight between the two camps. 

In recent days, however, talks have zeroed in on keeping the $40,000 deduction cap in place but changing the income threshold and inflation index...

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5371485-salt-republicans-offer-trump-bill/ 

 

Senate GOP bill faces House opposition over Medicaid, green tax credits and SALT cap

Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.), who switched from a Democrat to a Republican in 2020, also tore into the Senate's bill, taking issue with a provision that would decrease the amount of Medicaid funding states receive. 

"This is political stupidity; it's political suicide. Why would you hurt these people?" Van Drew told The Hill. "There are a lot of working poor, blue-collar people. There are people now — they were part of this new Republican Party, and we should make sure that they're safe not only for political reasons but also for the right thing to do."…

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5355954-gop-bill-opposition-house-medicaid-salt/

 

‘Taste this, it’s salty’: how rising seas are ruining the Gambia’s rice farmers | Global development | The Guardian

The farmers, mostly women, once grew enough but must now buy imported rice as the climate crisis edges them into poverty…

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/nov/27/taste-this-its-salty-how-rising-seas-are-ruining-the-gambias-rice-farmers

Climate change is making soils saltier, forcing many farmers to find new livelihoods - The Conversation US

Rising seas and groundwater depletion, both driven by climate change, are making soils saltier in many parts of the world. Farmers will need help adapting, especially in developing countries. ....
https://theconversation.com/climate-change-is-making-soils-saltier-forcing-many-farmers-to-find-new-livelihoods-106048

You’re Literally Sprinkling Plastic On Your Food - VICE

A study published this week in 'Environmental Science & Technology' sampled salt brands from across the globe and found 92 percent contained microplastics. .....
https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/wj9a95/youre-literally-sprinkling-plastic-on-your-food