Biden delays consideration of new natural gas export terminals, citing climate risk
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is delaying consideration of new natural gas export terminals in the United States, even as gas shipments to Europe and Asia…
California board approves EV charging plan despite complaints
After ripping into Electrify America’s latest public EV charger spending plan for its perceived inadequacies, members of the California Air Resources Board approved it unanimously.…
Yorta Yorta Indigenous leaders urge land and water managers to ‘listen to the mob’ in wake of flooding
In Yorta Yorta, the Goulburn River is known as Kaiela.The river snakes through northern Victoria, and communities including Shepparton and Mooroopna have been developed along…
John Kerry’s America First climate legacy – POLITICO
MAGA may really hate John Kerry, but under his leadership U.S. climate diplomacy has stuck to its America First heritage. President Joe Biden’s special climate…
The Davos ‘do-gooders’ – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. We’ve given you the “dirty dozen” of Davos; it’s only fair also to highlight…
Climate Crisis May Cause 14.5 Million Deaths by 2050
A new World Economic Forum report, published today, warns that by 2050 climate change may cause an additional 14.5 million deaths and $12.5 trillion in…
Trump’s ghost stalks Davos – POLITICO
DAVOS, Switzerland — World leaders gathered together in the Swiss Alps this week are nervous that Donald Trump will be even more anti-global if he returns…
The ‘dirty dozen’ of Davos – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. It’s that time of year again: Leaders, business titans, philanthropists and celebs descend on…
Will growth in electric cars degrade California roads?
California drivers already rumble across some of the worst pavement in the nation, but the poor condition of the state’s roads and highways could get…
Addressing Inequities in Climate Action: A Path Forward after COP28
The conclusion of COP28 serves as a testament to both hope and the stark realities that underpin our global efforts against the climate crisis. While…
Newsom cuts $2.9 billion from California climate programs
Investments geared toward combating climate change and transitioning away from fossil fuels are among the items on the chopping block as California Gov. Gavin Newsom…
Disinformation Tops Global Risks 2024 as Environmental Threats Intensify
Drawing on nearly two decades of original risks perception data, the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024warns of a global risks landscape in which…
On the Climate Crisis, We Are All Suffering, But Women from the South Are Suffering More
In the post-Cold War era, as the risk of major armed conflicts and wars between states declined, other threats of a non-war nature began to…
What Do Women Really Get in COP28
At the same time as our planet is aflame in flames, neoliberal ideologies are igniting the climatic crisis; jeopardizing global stability, security and resilience. As…
The first nail-biter election of 2024: Taiwan – POLITICO
TAIPEI — 2024 will be a bumper year of elections around the world, but one of the first votes on the calendar will also be…
Beyond Borders and Billionaires at COP28: Rethinking Elite Accountability for Climate Justice
At least of 25% of the billionaires who participated as representatives at COP28 have amassed their wealth through sectors like petrochemicals, mining, and beef production.…
2024 Trends: The Axis of Disconnetivity – NetZero – SMEs – Carbon Taxes
“The Axis of Evil” was a term coined at the beginning of the new century to divide people and support wars. It was declared a…
The Fifth United States National Climate Assessment Set the Stage for COP 28’s Conclusion
President Biden released the fifth United States National Climate Assessment (NCA5) in the White House Press Room on November 14th. It is a series of…
Column: The year America burned, literally and figuratively
A political giant, California’s Dianne Feinstein, died after serving more than 30 years in the Senate. The state lost not one but two House speakers,…
Duplicity And Human Delusion – Modern Diplomacy
How important are two words? Well, two words led to a sleepless night for COP28 delegates as arguments went back and forth: ‘phase out’ or…