National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Cattle grazing a warm season cover crop on Vilicus Farms (Photo Credit: Vilicus Farms) On August 16, 2022 when the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law, it solidified an historic investment in addressing the climate crisis and reflected key priorities lifted up by the farmers and communities that NSAC’s members serve.

Climate Change 72

Climate Change Conservation Greenhouse Carbon Dioxide 72

Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 22, 2023

The onslaught has led to another round of media headlines and press releases from environmental and public health groups asking whether the nation is at a tipping point of urgency to fight climate change. A Vox headline on the orange skies from Canadian wildfires said, “Wildfire smoke reminded people about climate change.

Fossil Fuels 256

Fossil Fuels 2023 Climate Change 2012 256

Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The page hosts all of our monthly round-up reports in which we profile the most active fossil fuel industry lobbyists and the most frequently targeted government ministers and ministries. But, there are millions of people in Canada who want to tackle climate change. This counter is updated every month.

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Fossil Fuels Natural Resources Climate Change Government 115

HumanNature

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Candidate in the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology and the Graduate Degree Program in Ecology at Colorado State University Polar bears have become the global bellwether of climate change: a symbol for an impending catastrophe that will forever change the natural world as we know it.

Climate Change 64

Climate Change Endangered Species Act 2008 2004 64

New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

New Scientist's weekly round-up of the best books, films, TV series, games and more that you shouldn’t miss

Climate Change 76

Climate Change 76

Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Note: On September 26, 2019, the Vanuatu Permanent Mission to the United Nations hosted a workshop on seeking an advisory opinion on climate change from the International Court of Justice. The General Assembly is explicitly authorized to ask the ICJ to take up a question. By Michael B.

Climate Change 78

Climate Change Law 2014 Greenhouse 78

Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

It is early September, and we are late into what we at UCS call Danger Season , or the period between May and October when climate change is increasing the frequency, intensity, and/or duration of extreme weather events such as heat waves and wildfires. o F but in the figure has been rounded to 117 o F.

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Cooling Climate Change Electricity Radiation 330

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 2, 2023

This year’s potential reprieve is the perfect time to ramp up wildfire resilience-building efforts that would prepare us for future wildfire seasons. While wildfires can and do occur all year round, this shift from cool and wet to warm and dry marks the start of wildfire season in the region.

Climate Change 230

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 26, 2023

That would be the straw man erected by defenders of the fossil fuel industry who claim that facing climate change is a doctrinaire liberal policy. So Chevron is essentially doing what Strive wants it to, while still telling investors that it stands behind its climate-related targets. Liberate” is the operative word here.

Fossil Fuels 267

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Government 2018 267

Energy and Climate Law

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The EU now ratched up its position on the reform of the ECT during recent negotiation rounds. The aim of the EU is to try to stop fossil fuel companies suing states over climate action. Then a further round is already planned for February or March 2021. It is within this context that the new EU document surfaced.So

Fossil Fuels 207

Fossil Fuels Natural Gas Electricity 2020 207

Legal Planet

APRIL 20, 2023

California’s insurance sector faces significant risks from climate change. Financial institutions, central banks, and regulators are beginning to use scenario analysis (and its related practice, stress testing) to prepare for the financial effects of climate change, with European institutions leading many initial efforts.

Climate Change 130

Climate Change Sea Level Fossil Fuels Regulations 130

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 30, 2023

This is how it can feel when I step up to the microphone in the Capitol in Sacramento, California, to discuss some science-based analysis with policy makers. At the time, UCS was laser focused on ensuring that the act included requirements to consider climate change in the planning process. Goliath won round 1.

Climate Change 137

Climate Change 2014 Climate Scientist 2030 137

Real Climate

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Yet, when the next global climate summit is coming up (it’s starting tomorrow), we don’t only learn that the host, United Arab Emirates, intends to use the event for new oil deals. This time making the rounds is a “ discussion paper ” published by Statistics Norway. It’s not hard to understand.

Greenhouse 300

Greenhouse Radiation Cooling Carbon Dioxide 300

Ocean Conservancy

JUNE 27, 2023

Sign up to receive our emails. Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Enter Your Email.loading Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. Although it may look like they’re not up to much when they hide, unicornfish play an important role in the reef: Their waste helps provide nutrients to the corals.

Ocean 145

Ocean Climate Change Conservation Greenhouse 145

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Upcoming research from my colleague Dave Cooke shows that electric delivery trucks can reduce climate-warming emissions from driving by up to 92 percent and reduce lifecycle public health impacts by up to 85 percent compared to today’s average fossil-fueled delivery trucks. on routes between 250 and 450 miles.

Nitrogen Oxides 238

Nitrogen Oxides Electricity Fossil Fuels Air Pollution 238

Legal Planet

JUNE 13, 2022

It was only in 2010 that India agreed that all countries should take responsibility for controlling their own emissions, but there was backsliding the following year at the next round of international negotiations. India then became more firmly committed to climate policy. As in the U.S., Download as PDF.

2030 232

2030 Carbon Emissions 2027 Sea Level 232

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The cost of living crisis can feel overwhelming and all consuming at times, as prices somehow keep continuing to go up. While the cost of living crisis rages on, the climate crisis does too. Fixing the cost of living crisis does not need to come at the expense of fixing climate change.

Fossil Fuels 127

Fossil Fuels Cooling Climate Change Electricity 127

Environmental and Urban Economics

JULY 28, 2023

During hot spells, people are less likely to go out for dinner or to play multiple rounds of golf. 2 Golf courses can open up part of the area and charge people to enter on hot days to use them as private parks. #3 This is the climate change adaptation hypothesis. Read this report. 3 Here are personal cooling strategies.

Climate Change 130

Climate Change Cooling 2023 Electricity 130

PA Environment Daily

JULY 29, 2022

The Department of Environmental Protection will begin accepting applications for the next round of Environmental Education Grants August 1. formal notice ) Two types of awards, mini grants and general grants, will be offered for projects addressing the 2023 Program priorities of water, climate change and environmental justice.

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Environmental Protection Climate Change 2023 2022 96

Scientific American

JUNE 7, 2023

Scientific American will be rounding up some of the most striking images and notable updates about the smoke blanketing the Northeast from wildfires raging across Canada

Climate Change 96

Climate Change 96

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 12, 2023

million for streamside forest buffers, converting lawns to meadows and trees, and planting trees in urban communities to help improve water quality and to make the Commonwealth more resilient to climate change. New Grant Rounds Opening The 2023 grant round will open on January 17 and close April 5.

Conservation 75

Conservation Climate Change Air Pollution Cooling 75

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 18, 2024

Following lunch, Attorney and Penn State faculty Lara Fowler will discuss existing groundwater law in the Keystone State and options for updating these policies to deal with future challenges including climate change. Click Here to sign up for your own copy (bottom of page).)

Earth Day 73

Earth Day Environmental Protection Natural Resources Conservation 73

Academy of Natural Sciences

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The first round of seed grants will support three interdisciplinary projects submitted by faculty of Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, selected from a pool of outstanding proposals. Exploring Global Climate Change and Advocacy through Film. Troy Finamore, Associate Teaching Professor, Digital Media.

Climate Change 91

Climate Change Natural Sciences Environmental Science 2021 91

Ocean Conservancy

MARCH 3, 2022

Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails. Swordfish are fast, too—supposedly swimming up to 60 mph. While they don’t mind if things get a little chilly, swordfish spawn in moderate to tropical climates year-round. mm in diameter, and grow up to 1 meter within their first year! Never miss an update.

Ocean 107

Ocean Climate Change Conservation 107

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 31, 2023

Shapiro’s agenda to create a bold, comprehensive climate and energy plan that will grow Pennsylvania’s economy, protect and create jobs, and address climate change. It also helps lower the level of carbon dioxide, helping to address climate change. It builds on Gov. The deadline is December 15.

Nitrogen Oxides 80

Nitrogen Oxides Ground-Level Ozone Carbon Monoxide Natural Gas 80

Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Despite the recognized need for investment, progress is slow I wrote a blog last June that detailed many of the initiatives underway to ramp up transmission system investments. To be blunt: The United States is trying to power a 21 st century economy and withstand 21 st century challenges with a 20th century electricity grid.

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Clean Energy Renewable Energy Electricity 2030 280

Circle of Blue

JULY 12, 2022

Sign up for Fresh: A Great Lakes Policy Briefing , straight to your inbox, every other Tuesday. Three years after record floods hit Lake Ontario ’s shoreline, another round of federal relief funds may be on the way. “ Why it matters: Global climate change has made extreme rainfall events more likely across the Great Lakes region.

2022 130

2022 Climate Change Fossil Fuels Pollution Control 130

Enviromental Defense

AUGUST 15, 2023

Climate change needs government scale intervention. We have the technology and know-how to embrace the solutions at our fingertips and start urgently scaling-up their implementation, so what’s holding the government back? If you’ve been following our Lobby Bot blogs you’ll be familiar with these monthly round ups.

Fossil Fuels 98

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Government Greenhouse 98

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 13, 2023

Click Here to sign up for your own copy. Million In Grants To Underserved/Distressed Communities, Partnerships To Improve Recreation, Community Revitalization Efforts Across PA; New Grant Rounds Opening Jan. Million Investment To Plant Trees, Buffers, Meadows To Improve Water Quality, Climate Resiliency; New Grant Rounds Opening Jan.

Climate Change 57

Climate Change 2023 57

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

The land will be available to visitors—free of charge, year-round—and will never be developed. Had the property been sold to a developer, up to 150 houses could have been constructed, fragmenting the dense forest habitat that is so critical for songbirds—like Ruffed Grouse, Golden-winged Warbler, and Wood Thrush—and other wildlife species.”

Conservation 99

Conservation Climate Change Cooling Atmosphere 99

Enviromental Defense

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

It’s time for another round-up summarizing lobbying by Canada’s oil and gas industry of the federal government. The most recent complete month of data is for December 2022. It was a relatively quiet month given the holidays, but the industry wasn’t inactive. What were they lobbying for?

Government 111

Government Fossil Fuels Climate Change Natural Resources 111

Ocean Conservancy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The focus was clear: climate action, transitioning to cleaner energy, advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and preparing for COP28 (the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference). We advocated for solutions to tackle climate change and biodiversity crises, all while promoting a healthy and resilient ocean.

Ocean 61

Ocean Fossil Fuels Climate Change Conservation 61

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 19, 2023

There are many reasons EPA should pursue a much stronger standard than what they’ve proposed—first and foremost being the outsized impact trucks have on air quality and climate change. Rounding may cause percentages to not add to 100%. Zero-emission vehicles include both battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

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Electricity Air Pollution Regulations 2023 197

PA Environment Daily

MAY 13, 2022

New Grant Round Applications are now being accepted for the 2022 round of funding, which will focus on surveys, research, conservation and management and climate change. DCNR will continue to support projects of this nature as we work to protect our native wildlife resources for future generations.”

Conservation 52

Conservation Climate Change Natural Resources 2022 52

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2024

NRCS Cover Crop Program In the first round of applications, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) received enough interest from Pennsylvania farmers to allocate all $15 million of ACT NOW cover crop funds across the Commonwealth. Click Here to sign up for your own copy (bottom of page). Click Here to learn more.

Conservation 80

Conservation Natural Resources 2023 Climate Change 80

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Yet it can seem daunting to stay up to date on every current issue important in our democracy, especially when it comes to the ever-changing landscape of scientific information. The topics included public health, climate change, gun control, education, food security, and immigration.

2024 183

2024 Politics Air Pollution Government 183

Circle of Blue

JULY 20, 2022

What’s Up With Water—July 19, 2022 — This week’s episode of What’s Up With water covers a setback to the environment rights of nature in Florida and a recent lawsuit against the U.S. For more drought news, read Circle of Blue’s weekly round up. Regional experts point to deficits in local institutions and risk planning.

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2022 Sea Level Climate Change 2013 130