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Electric Vehicles Combat Climate Change

Global Green

That’s why gas-powered cars need complex and expensive radiator systems with their associated belts, pipes, and heat exchangers. Recently that has changed. Electric energy generation by renewable sources has doubled since 2008. The post Electric Vehicles Combat Climate Change appeared first on Global Green.

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The ITLOS Advisory Opinion and Marine Geoengineering: More Questions, Few Answers

Law Columbia

On May 21, 2024, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) released its long-awaited advisory opinion on climate change. There was little discussion, either in the written statements or at the oral hearing, of so-called “marine geoengineering” activities that seek to use the ocean to combat climate change.

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An Update on the Evolving Legal Landscape for Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal: Key Outcomes of the October 2023 Meeting of the Parties to the London Convention and Protocol

Law Columbia

Earlier this month, the parties to the London Convention and Protocol met in London to discuss, among other things, whether and how to apply those instruments to certain ocean CDR and solar radiation management activities. To date, the two groups have been working in silos, each focused on a different aspect of the problem.

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Degradation of coastal regions in the Pacific Islands

Our Environment

Sea level rise within the Pacific has already surpassed the 2007 estimate from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and further predictions infer a further 2m increase within the century. [1] Greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide are great absorbers of heat radiation coming from the Earth’s surface. should be.

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Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 7.23.21

PA Environment Daily

Herrin To Discuss Rebuilding PA’s Energy Infrastructure, Helping Communities Transition To Clean Energy In July 28 Webinar [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Launches Master Watershed Steward Program In Adams And Franklin Counties [PaEN] -- Register Now For 2021 PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Virtual Conference Oct.

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The Evolving Legal Landscape for Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal

Law Columbia

The Sabin Center wrapped up Climate Week NYC last Friday with an event exploring the opportunities and challenges posed by ocean-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR). As evidenced by the 150-plus people in attendance, ocean CDR is attracting growing attention as a possible climate change mitigation option.

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Shale Gas & Public Health Conference: We've Got Enough Compelling Evidence To Enact Health Protective Policies For Families Now

PA Environment Daily

Read more here ] In fact, geologists have known for many decades that the Marcellus Shale is highly radioactive, and that bringing up all that radiation to the surface and allowing it to contaminate the air and water isn't such a good idea after all.