ICYMI: Highlights to Note, Quotes to Remember, Memes to Share & Reminder to Vote!
July 26, 2024
“Environmental news for busy people: ICYMI ends as Paul Rauber retires after 34 years with Sierra. Latest highlights inside.”
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Regional Forums to Influence Upcoming Climate Commitments
July 24, 2024
As climate change accelerates, record temperatures and unprecedented impacts prompt the UN to heighten climate pledges.
Challenges for Washington State Carbon Market and Energy Regulations Ahead of November Election
July 23, 2024
State carbon market and energy regulations face a challenging path before November election, WA Poll reveals.
Analyzing the Supreme Court’s Recent Environmental Decisions
July 15, 2024
Even though the conservative justices have curtailed the power of Congress and the presidency, federal climate action is still possible.
Afghanistan’s Taliban Leaders Address Climate Change, Attribute Issues to Foreign Influence
July 13, 2024
KABUL — When Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers attended the nation’s first international climate change conference, few foreign guests turned up.
Balanced Synergistic Control Plans Needed for China’s Carbon Emissions
July 13, 2024
Health-threatening air pollutants and carbon dioxide emissions originate from fossil fuel combustion, threaten health.
Potential Solar Project for Ada and Canyon County
July 11, 2024
Farmers, neighbors, and experts debated a 24-hundred-acre solar project in Ada County for nearly four hours.
Hydropower Around the World Sees Recovery After Historic Decline
July 10, 2024
“Hydropower set to rebound in 2024 after a five-year low in 2023, driven by increased precipitation and snowmelt in key areas.”
Global Temperature Surpasses Pre-industrial Levels for 12 Consecutive Months
July 9, 2024
Last month marked the first-ever 12-month period where Earth’s average temperature exceeded a 1.5°C rise above the pre-industrial baseline.
Examining the Complexities of Oil and Gas Waste Management
July 9, 2024
Injection wells are vital for oil and gas waste disposal, but concerns about environmental and health risks persist, as detailed in journalist Justin Nobel’s book “Petroleum-238: Big Oil’s Dangerous Secret and the Grassroots Fight to Stop It.”
Labour Ends Tories’ Controversial Ban on Onshore Windfarms | Wind Power
July 8, 2024
The Labour government has lifted the ban on new onshore windfarms, delighting environmentalists and energy experts.
Decarbonizing the Baltic-Finnish Gas Market: A Necessity and an Opportunity
July 8, 2024
Transitioning existing natural gas infrastructure with renewable electricity and improved efficiency is key for a resilient energy future.