The lowdown on linkage: Why Washington and California should link their carbon markets
The lowdown on linkage: Why Washington and California should link their carbon markets
New analysis quantifies natural gas waste and pollution in North Dakota
New analysis quantifies natural gas waste and pollution in North Dakota
Climate Policy News You Can Use — June 2023
Bonn climate talks: The Global Stocktake, oceans, food and nature are issues to watch
EDF’s delegation to the climate talks taking place in Bonn, Germany from June 5 to June 15 give us some insights into the issues they’re following. Next week, climate negotiators will convene in Bonn, Germany for a two-week negotiation session that will serve as an important marker on the road to the COP28 climate talks […]
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Bonn climate talks: The Global Stocktake, oceans, food and nature are issues to watch
EDF’s delegation to the climate talks taking place in Bonn, Germany from June 5 to June 15 give us some insights into the issues they’re following. Next week, climate negotiators will convene in Bonn, Germany for a two-week negotiation session that will serve as an important marker on the road to the COP28 climate talks […]
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Bonn climate talks: The Global Stocktake, oceans, food and nature are issues to watch
Bonn climate talks: The Global Stocktake, oceans, food and nature are issues to watch
Climate, agriculture, and finance: exploring connections at the Fed
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s 2023 Agricultural Symposium, “The Changing Geography of Agricultural Production,” explored the factors driving changes in where and how agricultural commodities are produced, disruptions that are leading to further geographical differences, and the role of investments and farm policy in the years ahead. I had the honor of joining […]
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The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s 2023 Agricultural Symposium, “The Changing Geography of Agricultural Production,” explored the factors driving changes in where and how agricultural commodities are produced, disruptions that are leading to further geographical differences, and the role of investments and farm policy in the years ahead. I had the honor of joining […]
The post Climate, agriculture, and finance: exploring connections at the Fed first appeared on Growing Returns.Extreme Heat Poses Unequal Challenge for Black and Brown Communities
Written by Stephanie Reese
"There are two things that I value above all else for my kids: their education and their health. It should be easy, in this country, to take for granted that all children have a right to a solid education and to health care. We know that is not the case. Many children, particularly those in predominantly Black and Brown communities, face significant challenges in accessing quality education and quality health care. The effects of climate change and extreme heat further exacerbate these disparities."
Addressing Gaps in Disaster Recovery for South Carolina Households through Inclusive Insurance Models
Addressing Gaps in Disaster Recovery for South Carolina Households through Inclusive Insurance Models
The Mother of All Power Plant Standards
Written by Dominique Browning
Earlier this month, EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced new standards to limit carbon pollution from power plants. These new standards are vital to protecting all families and communities from the climate crisis and dangerous air pollution.
U.S. consumers are exposed to BPA at levels 1,000 times what the European Food Safety Authority deems safe. That can’t be ignored. U.S. companies need to proactively fix this.
U.S. consumers are exposed to BPA at levels 1,000 times what the European Food Safety Authority deems safe. That can’t be ignored. U.S. companies need to proactively fix this.
Diane Wilson, 2023 Goldman Prize Winner: “The Plastic Age Needs to End”
Written by Marcia G. Yerman
Diane Wilson is proof that one person's concern about the future of our planet can create significant changes. A 2023 Goldman Prize Award winner who took on the petrochemical industry.
Louisiana Legislature Passes Pioneering Coastal Master Plan
Louisiana Legislature Passes Pioneering Coastal Master Plan
Now in its fourth iteration, the plan provides a pathway to invest billions of dollars for coastal climate resilience NEW ORLEANS (May 25, 2023) – Today, Louisiana continued its leadership on climate change resilience and adaptation with the passage of the latest iteration of its Coastal Master Plan (CMP). The plan is a $50 billion, 50-year comprehensive blueprint first adopted in 2007 and updated every six years to reflect the latest science and evolving needs of vulnerable coastal communities. Following its passage, Restore ...
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