Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Environment
01/11/2021
50 countries vow to protect 30% of land and sea by 2030
At least 50 countries committed to protecting 30% of the planet, including land and sea, over the next decade to halt species extinction and address climate change issues.
01/18/2021
Total speeds up renewables push with $2.5 billion investment in Indian solar power
01/13/2021
Rep. Barbara Lee: on 40 Years of Seeking Justice
From her first days in Washington, her policy outlook stemmed from Black revolutionary ideas and street activism, something you’ll almost never find in the typical nuclear weapons expert’s biography.
01/11/2021
China Breaks Decades of Climate Gridlock
By overturning the principle that the West must decarbonize before developing countries, Beijing has opened the way for real action.
01/05/2021
‘Gamechanging’: supermarkets help inspire record number to embrace Veganuary
A record half a million people have signed up to the 31-day Veganuary challenge so far this year, as supermarkets realize the economic potential of plant-based diets
12/29/2020
After the Pandemic
Hope and Breakthroughs for 2021
12/09/2020
Supermarkets in the UK cut down on single-use plastic this Christmas
Tesco has become the latest UK supermarket to announce efforts to reduce the plastic in its Christmas range this year.
12/08/2020
Climate Policy Under Biden
Christy Goldfuss, Senior Vice President for Energy and Environment Policy, Center for American Progress
12/04/2020
How Biden’s Climate Plans Will Shake Up Global Energy Markets
The new administration will use foreign policy tools to promote climate goals, boost clean energy, and punish carbon-intensive production.
12/03/2020
Coal’s endgame
The dirtiest fossil fuel is on the back foot
12/01/2020
The Best Way to Donate to Fight Climate Change (Probably)
These are the most effective carbon offsets and climate-advocacy groups, according to a new evidence-based group.
12/01/2020