A Greener Life

JUNE 6, 2025

The impacts of the US withdrawal In March, South Africa’s government announced the cancellation of US-funded projects that were in the planning or implementation stages. Still, the US moves rocked confidence in global climate governance. billion in funding pledges from non-US donors, higher than the USD 8.5 This makes up just 2.6%

Paris Agreement

Clean Energy Law

JANUARY 17, 2024

Background The Singaporean government introduced the ICC Framework in November 2022, in tandem with the progressive increase in carbon tax rate under the Carbon Pricing (Amendment) Act 2022 from the current S$5 per tonne of emissions to S$25 per tonne in 2024 and 2025, and S$45 per tonne in 2026 and beyond.

Paris Agreement

Legal Planet

MAY 1, 2024

On February 7, 2024, Karim Khan , the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court ( ICC ) announced a new policy initiative to advance accountability for environmental crimes under the Rome Statute. One new set of tools that legal experts are proposing we consider are those available under international criminal law.

Law

HumanNature

APRIL 9, 2025

Guest Post by Milena Dehn , 2024-2025 Sustainability Leadership Fellow and Ph.D. The problem of high debt burdens is that they imply high debt servicing costs: countries have to use a significant amount of their government budget to pay back the debt principal and interest payments. This limits their ability to invest in other areas.

Deforestation

A Greener Life

APRIL 19, 2023

But government agencies provide little to no oversight of these labels. percent per bottle by 2024. But what does it mean and, more importantly, can you trust it? Research shows consumers do want this information — 39 percent of shoppers have sustainability in mind when they make food purchases. Whole Foods stores.

Deforestation

HumanNature

APRIL 16, 2024

Guest Post by Fawzi Khalife , 2023-2024 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. From an economic perspective, huge investments by the federal government and state governments were required to make the interstate project a success, and additional funding is constantly needed to maintain the system working as intended.

Deforestation

Vermont Law

JULY 31, 2023

Candidate, 2024, Pace University Elisabeth Haub School of Law July 31, 2023 The social cost of carbon (SCC) has been the basis for policies such as tax credits for carbon capture technology and zero-emissions credits. Additionally, the war in Afghanistan caused mass deforestation, and U.S. Borders? –

Carbon Dioxide

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

11 For Picnic, Update On Conservation Projects [Posted: September 4, 2024] PA Environment Digest 4 In York County, Sept. 11 In Lebanon County [PaEN] -- Penn State Extension Offers 3-Part Webinar Series On On-Lot Septic Systems Starting Oct. 13 -- Williamsport Sun: Susquehanna TU Chapter Meets Sept.

Conservation

Law Columbia

JUNE 1, 2025

Methane emissions and deforestation are other causes, and they are also most often associated directly with human economic activities. In addition, if profits can be maximized by deforestation or releasing methane or other greenhouse gases as well, then profits must again take precedence. This means that the leaders of U.S.

Fossil Fuels

Corp Watch

JANUARY 3, 2024

Nestlé u-turn on Ethiopia debt Charlotte Denny | The Guardian | January 24, 2003 Nestlé, the world's largest coffee company, was forced into a humiliating u-turn last night, after public outrage forced it to drop its $6m claim against the famine stricken Ethiopian government. In 2019, Nestlé recorded over 1,000 cases of deforestation daily.

Deforestation

Corp Watch

JANUARY 3, 2024

Nestlé u-turn on Ethiopia debt Charlotte Denny | The Guardian | January 24, 2003 Nestlé, the world's largest coffee company, was forced into a humiliating u-turn last night, after public outrage forced it to drop its $6m claim against the famine stricken Ethiopian government. In 2019, Nestlé recorded over 1,000 cases of deforestation daily.

Deforestation

Corp Watch

JANUARY 3, 2024

Nestlé, Mars among chocolate makers criticised in cocoa-sourcing report Just Food PaulaR Wed, 01/03/2024 - 15:20 Monday, December 4, 2023 Read more Simon Harvey Ferrero, Mondelez and Lindt also labelled as “inadequate” in Ethical Consumer’s assessment. In 2019, Nestlé recorded over 1,000 cases of deforestation daily.

Deforestation

ESA

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Coral Reef Task Force and requires the federal government to create a new national coral reef resilience strategy and new coral reef action plans. Organizations and governments must confirm nominations by Nov. Global deforestation pledge will be missed without urgent action, say researchers – The Guardian. Scientific Community.

2022

A Greener Life

MAY 16, 2025

Based on the World Meteorological Organisations State of the Global Climate report, 2024 was the hottest year in the 175-year observational history. History shows that once consensus is achieved, such as with ozone depletion or lead in gasoline, governments, industries and societies act decisively.

Ozone

Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 8, 2025

Between 2022 and 2024 bio-based diesel (BBD) consumption soared, but more than 70 percent of the growth came from imported fuels or fuels made with imported vegetable oils and animal fats (called feedstocks). This will raise fuel prices for drivers, increase the deficit, raise food prices, increase global hunger and accelerate deforestation.

Biofuels

Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 11, 2023

The good news is that the Biden administration and Congress have made important strides on advancing policies and resources to help communities and the federal government mitigate wildfire risk. All levels of government must do their part to help keep people safe, reduce heat trapping emissions and increase resources for adaptation measures.

Climate Change

Corp Watch

MARCH 1, 2024

NY attorney general sues world's largest beef producer over methane emissions, climate commitments Fox PaulaR Fri, 03/01/2024 - 15:06 Thursday, February 29, 2024 Read more Thomas Catenacci NY AG says company's net zero goals aren't feasible considering its high carbon footprint Corporation JBS S.A.

Deforestation

Corp Watch

MARCH 1, 2024

Multiple reports from NGOs like Amnesty and Greenpeace have repeatedly linked JBS to farmers and ranchers who have been engaged in widespread deforestation. JBS has featured at the top of the list of companies linked to environmental destruction in the Amazon rainforest.

Deforestation

Circle of Blue

JANUARY 16, 2025

Reservoirs in southern Spain were depleted by heat and drought in 2024. A multi-million dollar, internationally backed initiative will aim to sustainably produce cacao and coffee in Cameroons rainforests a practice that has historically caused deforestation. Photo Brett Walton/Circle of Blue YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN The U.S.

2025

ESA

AUGUST 1, 2022

Senate Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Richard Shelby (R-AL) said that is likely that the government will have to operate on a continuing resolution when fiscal year 2023 starts on October 1, 2022. Federal Government Fires Up Website All About Heat – The New York Times. What to know about the climate bill on Gov.

2022

Legal Planet

AUGUST 21, 2024

The final pledge takes a related tack, promising to “Stop big corporations and corrupt government officials who are using the environment as an excuse for profit-making schemes and power grabs.” Instead, the page advocates regenerative agriculture, ending deforestation, and lowering subsidies for fossil fuels.

Climate Change

Circle of Blue

JANUARY 23, 2025

Photo Circle of Blue/Dhruv Malhotra YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Many river communities in the Brazilian Amazon hit with their worst drought in more than 100 years in 2024 remain isolated, their boats and floating homes damaged. As of 2017 this increased to 50 percent, while agricultural lands were halved and deforestation expanded.

2025

ESA

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Countries pledge to combat deforestation, cut methane emissions, transition away from coal and more. More than 100 countries pledged to halt deforestation by 2030. According to the government press release: “To better fulfill the conservation purposes of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the U.S.

2021

ESA

APRIL 27, 2023

Shortly after Biden’s veto, a federal judge in North Dakota halted the implementation of Biden’s new Clean Water Act rule in 24 states, writing that a pending Supreme Court case is likely to change the authority of the federal government under the Clean Water Act. 8, 2022) CNSF – FY 2024 Letter to White House OMB and OSTP (Oct.

2023

ESA

APRIL 18, 2023

Shortly after Biden’s veto, a federal judge in North Dakota halted the implementation of Biden’s new Clean Water Act rule in 24 states, writing that a pending Supreme Court case is likely to change the authority of the federal government under the Clean Water Act. 8, 2022) CNSF – FY 2024 Letter to White House OMB and OSTP (Oct.

2023

ESA

MAY 9, 2022

These announcements are the start of a renewed commitment to and increased ambition on nature and people across the federal government. White House Fact Sheet: President Biden Signs Executive Order to Strengthen America’s Forests, Boost Wildfire Resilience, and Combat Global Deforestation.

2022