Swiss Climate Group Wins Victory At European Court Of Human Rights
A group of older women in Switzerland has won an important climate case before the European Court of Human Rights.
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California’s Climate Bill — Huge? Or Not Really News?
Last night, the California Assembly worked overtime to secure passage of the largest climate bill in state (any state’s) history. The bill will surely be signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, who has long pushed for climate action. It includes $54 billion in spending over 5 years on things like electric … [continued]
Protecting Solar Energy Assets From Hazardous Weather
Hailstorm warning system combines weather sensors & nowcasts.
By Johan Jacques, Meteorological Consultant
Republished courtesy of KISTERS North America, Inc.
6 Questions To Help You Understand The 6th Warmest Year On Record
2021 was tied for the sixth warmest year on NASA’s record, stretching more than a century. Because the record is global, not every place on Earth experienced the sixth warmest year on record. Some places had record-high temperatures, and we saw record droughts, floods and fires around the globe. Credits: … [continued]
Rep. Louie Gohmert Thinks Moon’s Orbit Blocks Climate Action
Representative Louie Gohmert from Texas made headlines Wednesday after comments he made about climate change and the orbit of the Earth and moon went viral. In a virtual House Natural Resources Committee hearing, Gohmert asked Jennifer Eberlien, the associate deputy chief for the U.S. Forest Service, whether the Forest Service … [continued]
Big News: UK Closes Loophole on Plane & Ship Emissions
Originally published on Transport & Environment. By Eoin Bannon The UK is responsible for the THIRD highest amount of CO2 emissions from aviation globally (after 🇺🇸and🇨🇳) That's why the UK decision to include its share of int'l #aviation✈️and #shipping🚢emissions in its Carbon Budgets closes a major loophole👇https://t.co/Gxc7fNNrAY — Transport & … [continued]
Gothenburg Partners With Volvo To Create A Climate-Neutral City
The Swedish city of Gothenburg is home to one of the largest and busiest ports in the world. Despite this, the city has set a rather ambitious climate goal for itself. With the help newly created urban zones that will serve as test beds for advanced sustainable technologies, Gothenburg plans to become a climate-neutral city by the year 2030. What’s more, they’ve enlisted Volvo to help.
States & Cities Are Driving Climate & Clean Energy Progress
Part of NRDC’s Series Reviewing 2020 Climate & Clean Energy Developments
Electric Vehicles: The Dirty Nickel Problem
Electric vehicles are only a small part of the world vehicle market, but this is expected to change. While there are several competing battery chemistries which are likely to be used in this emerging market, many of them contain significant amounts of nickel.
6 Graphics Explain The Climate Feedback Loop Fueling US Fires
Fires blazing across the Western United States have claimed dozens of lives, destroyed countless properties, displaced hundreds of thousands of residents, and worsened air quality at a time when the coronavirus pandemic threatens respiratory health.
