Thursday, November 21, 2024

Tag: climate action

Ending oil subsidies and taxing the rich could unlock $5 trillion...

The report, released during the United Nations General Assembly talks and ahead of the COP29 climate summit, outlines a series of proposals that could shift resources away from environmentally harmful practices and toward sustainable development.

Biden-Harris administration announces historic $7.3 billion clean energy investment for rural...

This landmark investment in rural America is the largest since the New Deal, creating jobs, cutting pollution, and transforming rural energy infrastructure.

Environmental groups protest outside Amazon on Prime Day demanding company strengthen...

The demonstration, which shut down Sixth Avenue, was led by environmental advocacy groups including Stand.earth and the Ship It Zero coalition, climate and community advocates.

Global consensus: Majority support quick fossil fuel phaseout, even in top...

A new UNDP poll reveals overwhelming global support for a rapid transition to clean energy and stronger climate action, including in major fossil fuel-producing countries.

Biden admin takes ‘long overdue’ steps to limit methane emissions from...

The U.S. Department of the Interior takes a bold step forward with new rules to curb methane emissions from oil and gas operations on federal and Tribal lands, marking a significant leap towards sustainable energy practices and environmental stewardship.

2023 has been a big year for climate accountability in the...

From a groundbreaking trial in Montana to a “truly historic” human rights hearing in Europe, climate change litigation took big steps forward this year.

The US Constitution may hold the key to solving the climate...

Drawing from U.S. case law and legislation, an argument for climate action centered on birthright equity is building momentum.

Black Louisianans grapple with a climate change-denying governor-elect

Black activists fear that Republican Gov.-elect Jeff Landry may stifle the state’s much-needed climate adaptation efforts as they seek to protect their quickly disappearing homes.

Corporate promotion of carbon capture and storage contradicts science, study finds

Report shows oil and gas companies are spreading confusion over the science of climate change solutions, leading to “misguided” ideas behind CCS use.

More than half of world’s largest companies’ net zero pledges are...

Unmasking corporate climate pledges: a comprehensive study exposes prevalent greenwashing.

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David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...

As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.

Trump’s Energy Department pick: A Fracking CEO who claims ‘there is no climate crisis’

Wright’s history of denying the severity of climate change raise critical questions about his ability to lead an agency central to energy innovation and climate policy.

Pentagon fails seventh straight audit amid $1 trillion military budget

Meanwhile, Congress continues to approve unprecedented increases in military spending, pushing the budget close to $1 trillion.

Protesters demand US Senate block weapons sales to Israel amid Gaza death toll exceeding...

Emblazoned with slogans like “Stop Arming Israel” and “Fund Housing, Not Genocide,” demonstrators gathered in the Hart Senate Office Building ahead of a pivotal Senate vote on Wednesday.

In five years, Chicago has barely made progress on its court-ordered police reforms. Here’s...

Now many of the city’s reform advocates have lost faith in the process and are increasingly concerned that the opportunity for lasting reform is slipping away.