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Analysis: Tesla’s Bitcoin about-face is a warning for cryptocurrencies that ignore climate change

A Greener Life

A recent study in Nature concluded Bitcoin operations in China are on track to produce 130 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in 2024 – more than the entire economy of the Czech Republic. Research shows most consumers are less willing to buy from a company that doesn’t take its environmental responsibilities seriously.

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Roundup: Biden Administration Revamps Procedures for Reviewing Regulations

Union of Concerned Scientists

Changes to discounting in cost-benefit analyses could mean considering more of the long-term benefits of regulations that slow climate change, and greater attention to regulations’ distributional effects can support stronger protections targeted at structurally marginalized communities.

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Roundup: Biden Administration Revamps Procedures for Reviewing Regulations

Union of Concerned Scientists

Changes to discounting in cost-benefit analyses could mean considering more of the long-term benefits of regulations that slow climate change, and greater attention to regulations’ distributional effects can support stronger protections targeted at structurally marginalized communities.

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State “Climate Superfund” Bills: What You Need to Know

Law Columbia

In the first months of 2024, legislators in four states— Maryland , Massachusetts , New York , and Vermont —have pushed for legislation that would collectively require large fossil fuel producers and refiners to pay for hundreds of billions of dollars of state-level climate adaptation infrastructure.

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Sustainability Triumphs: A 2023 Year in Review with an Eye Toward Decarbonizing

Greenbuilding Law

The past year has witnessed unprecedented innovation and a global commitment to addressing climate change. Through the adoption of energy efficient designs, improved insulation, the growing integration of solar panels, and other renewable energy solutions, the built environment played a crucial role in mitigating climate change.

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

17 Webinar On Climate & Health Impacts Of Methane Gas From Oil & Gas Operations [PaEN] -- Foundation For Sustainable Forests Jan. 17 Webinar On Climate & Health Impacts Of Methane Gas From Oil & Gas Operations [PaEN] -- Foundation For Sustainable Forests Jan.