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The Bumper Crop of New State Climate Policies Since July.

Legal Planet

State climate policy is a big deal. State governments began cutting emissions at a time when the federal government was essentially doing nothing about climate change. it’s not for nothing that 2023 has been called a banner year for state climate action. In 2026, the threshold will drop to 50,000 square feet.

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Environmental Defence experts react to the new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

Enviromental Defense

Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – Environmental Defence experts on climate change, clean transportation and climate finance react to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) AR6 Synthesis Report, released today. is untenable.

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Climate Action or Greenwashing: How to look past the fluff in “Net-zero strategies”

Enviromental Defense

With the growing urgency to address climate change, governments and companies are developing “net-zero” strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To mitigate the worst of the climate damages that we face, we need to limit global heating to 1.5°C, Does it align with a science-based pathway?

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Why You Should Care About The Latest IPCC Report | BreezoMeter

Breezometer

We’re already experiencing the impact of climate change across the world; now an update from the IPCC suggests weather extremes could become the norm in the near future. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change.

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Colorado Law Will Lead the Nation in Reducing GHGs from Buildings

Greenbuilding Law

Last week, Colorado established mandatory energy performance standards for large buildings. Buildings are one of Colorado’s top five sources of greenhouse gas emissions. As part of its target methodology , the state determined about 40% of the 8,000 buildings covered under the program already meet standards for the 2026 target.

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Guiding Principles for EV Battery Recycling Policy

Union of Concerned Scientists

Electrifying our transportation system is essential for mitigating emissions that cause climate change and adverse health impacts. While EVs already result in less greenhouse gas emissions than the gasoline alternative, using these recycled materials substantially lowers impacts associated with material sourcing.

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Analysis: New coal mines add question mark to India’s climate commitments

A Greener Life

Despite a significant uptake of renewable energy, India still relies on coal plants for more than half of its installed electricity supply. By Rejimon Kuttappan Along with a major expansion of renewable energy, India is also pushing for big increases in its coal production, casting doubt on its climate commitments.