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IPCC reporting hiatus could imperil political action on climate change

New Scientist

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change isn't due to produce its next report until 2028, which could allow political focus to move away from global warming, campaigners have warned

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HotSpots H2O: Farmer-Herder Violence in Nigeria’s Middle Belt Persists, a Consequence of Drought and Climate Change

Circle of Blue

The conflict is a consequence of extreme heat and worsening droughts, byproducts of climate change, which bruises Africa’s Sahel region and nearby countries more deeply than almost anywhere else in the world. In Nasarawa, where seven reserves are planned, the questions of cultural change and feasibility persist.

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Emergency? Part 4

Legal Planet

We give lots of lip service describing climate change as an emergency or existential threat. According to the Climate Emergency Declaration Organization, 2336 jurisdictions around the world have declared it to be an emergency, but we are not really acting like it. There are many possible emergency actions.

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The First French Climate Litigation Ruling - Commune de Grande Synthe

Energy and Climate Law

This ruling was released in the context of a surge in climate litigation cases in France and all over world. For France, the “Affaire du Siècle” case was filed in the Administrative Court of Paris in May 2019 by four NGOs against the government for its failure to act on climate change.

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Wednesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 1.10.24

PA Environment Daily

17 [PaEN] -- NRCS-PA: Pennsylvania State Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Jan. 18 [PaEN] -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: PUC Commissioners Ask For Permanent Federal Low-Income Water, Wastewater Bill Assistance -- Foundation For Sustainable Forests Woods & Water Film Series Jan. 19 & Feb.

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A Cap on Vegetable Oil-Based Fuels Will Stabilize and Strengthen California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard

Union of Concerned Scientists

CARB projects total diesel consumption at 3 billion gallons or more until 2035, so actual consumption could be more than 50 percent higher than CARB’s projection if bio-based diesel fully replaces fossil diesel, as a recent study from UC Davis found was 50 percent likely by 2028. billion gallons by 2028 and then hover between 1.5

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How Much Rain is L.A. Capturing?

Legal Planet

It can also be difficult to garner public and political support for building big stormwater projects during dry times. During normal rain events, green infrastructure projects such as parks and gardens can help capture and store more water. The value of the catchment system would be included in the value of the home when it is sold.

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