Union of Concerned Scientists
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Climate change smothered us in heat this season, here in the US and across much of the world , but it has not affected us as equals: some of us can stay relatively safe and cool while many of us cannot and suffer instead. Among other things, it nullifies existing local regulations that grant outdoor workers the right to water breaks.
Yale E360
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence uses massive amounts of energy for computation and data storage and billions of gallons of water to cool the equipment at data centers. Now, legislators and regulators — in the U.S. and the EU — are starting to demand accountability. Read more on E360 →
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Scientific American
MARCH 11, 2024
As the climate crisis intensifies, experiments to “cool the planet” by reflecting solar radiation proliferate. Without proper global and national regulation, they will worsen the crisis
Legal Planet
JANUARY 2, 2023
First, the cooling from the reflective materials they will inject, for which they are already selling carbon credits, charging $10 per gram of SO 2 released (!) And in all likelihood, they are not breaking any current law or regulation. They assert that their activity will provide two benefits. Could this activity change the climate?
Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 30, 2023
These areas experience higher temperatures relative to surrounding areas because they have a denser concentration of heat-trapping surfaces and limited green spaces that offer cooling benefits. Some themes that emerged were the lack of shading trees, vulnerable populations, the need to be creative when cooling, and issues related to water.
Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 26, 2022
While the IAEA has limited authority over nuclear safety even in peacetime, there are practical steps it could take to help the plant cope with any damage that would disrupt the systems that keep its highly radioactive reactor cores and spent nuclear fuel cool. However, the V-320 does not have such a system.).
Legal Planet
MAY 8, 2024
California already regulates many aspects of mobile homes and mobile home parks through its longstanding authority under the state’s Manufactured Housing Act , Mobilehome Parks Act , and Mobilehome Residency Law. The Working Group should recommend policies that incorporate heat resilience measures into these laws.
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