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Cal Turner

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Philadelphia
As seen in: Jacobin, Rebelion, The Real News, METRO Magazine, Reader Supported News, TRANSCEND, Portside, School Bus Fleet, ZNetwork, Fleet Maintenance
Covers:  Climate, politics, finance

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Medical Debt Collection Is a Vicious Multibillion-Dollar Industry in the US

Medical Debt Collection Is a Vicious Multibillion-Dollar Industry in the US

Medical debt has ballooned in the US in recent decades. Hospitals and collection agencies are making a killin…

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US Health Care Sucks, Even If You Have Health Insurance

US Health Care Sucks, Even If You Have Health Insurance

It is a gross injustice that 30 million Americans lack health insurance - but the insured also face serious p…

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Rich Countries Are Exporting Climate Breakdown to the Global South

Rich Countries Are Exporting Climate Breakdown to the Global South

From waste to deforestation to drastic flooding, wealthy countries of the Global North are outsourcing the im…

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Asset Managers Like BlackRock Are Controlling More and More of Our Lives

Asset Managers Like BlackRock Are Controlling More and More of Our Lives

Giant asset managers like BlackRock and Vanguard are increasingly but imperceptibly becoming owners of more a…

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Climate-Fueled Displacement Is Already Happening in the United States

Climate-Fueled Displacement Is Already Happening in the United States

Interview by Sara Van Horn Cal Turner Over the past few years, climate disasters have threatened and destroye…

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Green Capitalism Is a Scam: A Conversation with Adrienne Buller

Green Capitalism Is a Scam: A Conversation with Adrienne Buller

DURING THE SUMMER of 2021, the Bootleg Fire destroyed homes and irreparably harmed ecosystems across Oregon a…

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Solving The Driver Shortage: What Transit Agencies Can Learn From the Trucking Industry

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By Cal Turner
| METRO Magazine Verified
See how transit agencies facing persistent driver shortages can learn from the trucking industry’s evolving strategies for recruitment, retention, workplace conditions, and more. by Cal Turner, Fitzgerald Truck Parts June 19, 2026 Transit agencies can benefit from adopting recruitment strategies used by the trucking industry to address driver shortages. Improving workplace conditions and retention practices are crucial lessons that transit agencies can take away from trucking.
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The future of your fleet rests with knowing latest trucking regulations

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By Cal Turner
| Fleet Maintenance Verified
As a fleet manager or owner, making sure your vehicles comply with emissions standards and regulations is almost certainly an ongoing concern. You should know that a lot has changed in the past year. The Trump administration relaxed standards and is working on repealing requirements to utilize zero-emission vehicles or decrease greenhouse gas emissions.
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Decoding Diesel Parts: Understanding Engine Components for Optimal School Bus Performance

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By Cal Turner, Fitzgerald USA
| School Bus Fleet Verified
For school bus professionals, safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency are non-negotiable. At the heart of every dependable school bus is a well-maintained diesel engine, composed of multiple interdependent components that must work in harmony. Understanding how critical diesel parts function and when they fail can make the difference between a smoothly operating fleet and one plagued by costly breakdowns and compliance issues.
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