Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 29, 2024

In my retelling of the show, I quickly pointed out that the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change had by then concluded that “most” of the increase in average global temperatures since 1950 was “very likely” due to the increase in human-made carbon emissions. ExxonMobil is still funding those folks, big time.”

Fossil Fuels 343

Fossil Fuels Climate Change 2007 Carbon Emissions 343

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 5, 2023

It was because of smoke during the 2007 wildfire season in the United States, the second worst at the time for acreage burned. Without major reductions in the carbon emissions fueling global warming, the impacts on the parks would be endless. It was an apocalyptic encore of the worst-ever 2006 season that saw 9.9

Climate Change 232

Climate Change 2018 2020 Paris Agreement 232

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 20, 2023

Some of the highest risks can be found in the candidates’ home states: the ocean off of Florida has hit 98 degrees— hot tub temp s! Coastal residents can see in the UCS report, Underwater , how sea level rise will impact real estate in every coastal zip code and congressional district.

Climate Change 224

Climate Change Politics Sea Level 2007 224

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 29, 2023

Perhaps the most consequential of all Paxton’s actions, however, is a lawsuit he and AGs from 19 other states, including Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina, filed in 2021 challenging the EPA’s authority to curb power plant carbon emissions. Landry’s deep ties to the oil and gas industry predate his time as Louisiana’s AG.

Fossil Fuels 351

Fossil Fuels Climate Change Sea Level Electricity 351