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Delays and Disagreements: The IPCC’s Struggle to Stay on Course

Union of Concerned Scientists

This past week, I attended the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) meeting in Hangzhou, China. In previous posts, Ive explained what the IPCC is, why this assessment cycle is crucial , and highlighted its role in climate action. Whats Next for the IPCC?

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Delays and Disagreements: The IPCC’s Struggle to Stay on Course

Union of Concerned Scientists

This past week, I attended the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) meeting in Hangzhou, China. In previous posts, Ive explained what the IPCC is, why this assessment cycle is crucial , and highlighted its role in climate action. Whats Next for the IPCC?

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Is Your Community on the PFAS Hotspot Map?

Enviromental Defense

Canadas new Prime Minister, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Minister of Health need to turn off the tap on PFAS, including quickly eliminating these forever chemicals from consumer products. This is the time for bold policy that protects human and environmental health from forever chemicals. What can we do?

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Statement: Map of PFAS contamination in Canada highlights need for federal action

Enviromental Defense

Canadas new Prime Minister, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Minister of Health need to turn off the tap on PFAS, including quickly eliminating these forever chemicals from consumer products.

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How the Grinch in Alberta Stole Renewables and Replaced them with AI

Enviromental Defense

In Germany, where there are more than five hundred data centres the second most outside of the US a new law mandates that as of January 1st, 2024, 50 per cent of the electricity used must be renewable , and 100 per cent of energy must be renewable by 2027.

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EPA Extends Oil & Gas Industry Compliance Deadlines For Federal Clean Air Act Methane Reduction Rule; Deadline Extended For States To Submit Compliance Plan To 2027

PA Environment Daily

One of the key deadlines EPA is extending is the deadline for states to submit plans to implement Section 111, OOOOb/c from March 2026 to January 2027. The Department of Environmental Protection is now in the middle of developing a plan to implement the Section 111, OOOOb/c requirements for oil and gas operations.

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Thursday PA Environment & Energy Articles/NewsClips - 6.26.25

PA Environment Daily

Senate Appropriations Committee meets to consider Senate Bill 755 to abolish “inactive” boards and advisory committees, including DEP’s Climate Change, Recycling Fund and Coastal Zone Committees [ Read more here ]. June 26-- NEW. Rules Room [no video]. Off the Floor. June 26-- NEW.