Law and Environment
JUNE 16, 2021
While supporters of the TCI-P tout the public health benefits associated with reduced carbon emissions in from one of the highest greenhouse gas emitting sectors of the U.S. Membership fell to twelve when New Hampshire dropped out in 2019. TCI-P was initially comprised of thirteen member states.
Real Climate
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
It is 33 years now since the IPCC in its first report in 1990 concluded that it is “certain” that greenhouse gas emissions from human activities “will enhance the greenhouse effect, resulting on average in an additional warming of the Earth’s surface.” Is it sheer incompetence or is it politically motivated?
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Real Climate
NOVEMBER 11, 2023
A friend asked me if a discussion paper published on Statistics Norway’s website, ‘ To what extent are temperature levels changing due to greenhouse gas emissions? ’, was purposely timed for the next climate summit ( COP28 ). I don’t know the answer to his question. But this discussion paper is problematic for sure.
Legal Planet
JANUARY 2, 2023
As a second benefit, they claim to be engaged in political symbolism, trying to disrupt a stuck debate over effective climate responses and get people to talk about solar geoengineering – of which stratospheric aerosol injection is the most promising method being discussed.
A Greener Life
JANUARY 18, 2022
Photo credit: Copernicus Sentinel data (2019), processed by ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 Globally, the levels of CO2 and methane which are the main greenhouse gases continued to climb, and both hit record highs in 2021. C3S added that levels of methane, a particularly potent greenhouse gas, have jumped in the last two years.
Legal Planet
JULY 12, 2023
As I outlined here , Montana state law prohibits the consideration of greenhouse gas emissions or climate impacts–– inside and outside the state’s borders––when reviewing projects and approving permits. The admission says a lot about political will. This is not supposed to be a town hall or a popularity contest,” he said.
Law Columbia
AUGUST 31, 2021
United States case, plaintiffs sought an order directing the federal government to slash the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions. The plaintiffs had asked the court to issue a “remedial plan” that would require Montana to take many steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel production in the state.
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