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Navigating the Politics of ESG as a Business Leader

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: During the latest election cycle, it's been almost impossible to ignore the controversy swirling around ESG investing in certain corners of the political arena. Why is ESG investing under political fire? SOURCE: Antea Group. Why ESG isn’t going away as an investment priority.

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HotSpots H2O: In Afghanistan, Political Upheaval Aggravates Drought-Fueled Famine

Circle of Blue

Drought, a financial crisis, and political collapse are accelerating the country’s decline into all-out famine. This summer’s political upheaval has kneecapped response efforts, pushing the country into famine. Well before Afghanistan’s political upheaval this summer, drought was pushing the country to the brink of a food crisis.

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Top Political Scientists Release Dire Warning: Our Entire Democracy Is at Risk

Union of Concerned Scientists

Radical changes to core electoral procedures are transforming several states into political systems that no longer meet the minimum conditions for free and fair elections.

Politics 263
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Delayed harm and the politics of climate change, reconsidered

Legal Planet

What are the political implications of the fact that climate change will continue after emissions cease, or even potentially grow worse? Does this mean that we don’t need to worry about political backlash? Those kinds of impacts could provoke real political backlash. Some models show a potential for a rise of up to 0.3

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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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FRESH, October 4, 2022: Carbon Dioxide Storage and Transport Emerges as Political Flashpoint

Circle of Blue

The post FRESH, October 4, 2022: Carbon Dioxide Storage and Transport Emerges as Political Flashpoint appeared first on Circle of Blue. An ongoing lawsuit against Wisconsin’s PFAS rules threatens to interfere with a bottled water distribution program.

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Book review: Solar Politics, by Oxana Timofeeva

A Greener Life

We know what a fossil-fuelled economy looks like, and the politics of fossil fuels. These are the kinds of questions that Solar Politics tentatively raises, and it does so through the lens of philosophy, reaching back into ancient ways of thinking about the sun, from Socrates onwards. How would solar be different?

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Crude Drops Below $70/Barrel -- PA/Harrisburg Politics Potpourri -- PennLive - John Baer: An Appreciation Of PA’s Odd, Quirky, Sometimes Stunning Politics -- Scranton Times Editorial: PA Lawmakers Prove Bigger Isn’t Better -- PennLive: Lt.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

UGI Electric Rate Increase -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs - No Change From Last Week: 24 -- Reuters: U.S. UGI Electric Rate Increase -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rigs - No Change From Last Week: 24 -- Reuters: U.S.

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The role of felt responsibility in climate change political participation

Environmental News Bits

. “The role of felt responsibility in climate change political participation.” ” Oxford Open Climate Change, 1(1), kgab012. link] [open access]] Abstract: This research letter investigates the role of feelings of responsibility to reduce climate change (i.e.

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IN: Arctic Experts and Scientists — OUT: Unqualified Political Operatives

Union of Concerned Scientists

The Biden administration has taken action to bring back science and expertise to its Arctic policy work.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Gov. Shapiro Lays Out Serious Concerns Regarding Norfolk Southern’s Incident Management After Meeting With Beaver County Officials [PaEN] -- Gov. 23; Transportation- Feb.

Politics 109
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Political and Socioeconomic Factors That Determine the Financial Outcome of Successful Green Innovation

Environmental News Bits

Political and Socioeconomic Factors That Determine the Financial Outcome of Successful Green Innovation.” Kiesel, F., & Schiereck, D. ” Sustainability 14(6), 3651. link] Abstract: Green innovation and technology diffusion must be financially and commercially attractive to convince corporate decision makers.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Mastriano, After Big Defeat To End 2022, Climbs Back Onto Political Stage -- PennLive: Republican Sen. Mastriano, After Big Defeat To End 2022, Climbs Back Onto Political Stage -- PennLive: Republican Sen. Shapiro -- Gov. Mastriano Considering Run For U.S.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- March 7-- Governor’s Budget Address. -- Gov. Shapiro Fills Executive Staff With Loyal Allies, Political Veterans -- PennLive - Charles Thompson: Here Are Some Of The People Who Have Shapiro’s Ear -- Gov. Shapiro -- Gov. Shapiro’s Cabinet? -- Spotlight PA: Who Has Gov.

Politics 109
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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- MCall - Paul Muschick: Gov. Shapiro’s Plan To Make Govt. More Accountable Is A Model For Others -- Post-Gazette Editorial: A Bureaucratic Reform Could Transform PA Government -- Spotlight PA: Tracking Gov. Monday] -- U.S.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Energy Firms Use Ukraine War To Lock In Long-Term Natural Gas Contracts -- The Guardian: U.S.

Politics 101
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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Jim Gregory, A Child Sexual Abuse Survivor, Asks Fellow Republicans To Unbundle Constitutional Amendments -- Politics PA: Has Time Run Out For Child Sexual Abuse Survivors, Again? Shapiro -- Gov.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Capitol -- State Constitutional Amendments -- Spotlight PA: Complete Guide To More Than 70 Proposed Amendments To State Constitution -- Ohio/PA Train Derailment -- Pennsylvania State Actions On Ohio/PA Train Derailment - Week Of Feb. Of Homeland Security - By Gov.

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Are carbon taxes a thing of the past?

Legal Planet

First, the article very briefly glosses over the politics of carbon pricing – as the article puts it, “the political reality that taxes are a hard sell.” I think these political constraints are a key reason economists focused so long – too long – on carbon pricing. Politics is central in policy.

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As Planet Warms, Water Risks Abound

Circle of Blue

Ahead of a high-profile UN conference, political forecasters issue water warnings. The World Economic Forum acknowledged once again that ecological shocks such as these reverberate mightily in politics and society. Eurasia Group, a political risk consultancy, recently published its risk watch-list for 2023. Water still matters.

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How geometry can help us understand everything from biology to politics

Physics World

The post How geometry can help us understand everything from biology to politics appeared first on Physics World. Yet it is worth persevering with, not only because Ellenberg is an entertaining guide, but also for the many fascinating mathematical insights that show geometry at its intriguing best. 2021 Allen Lane £20.00hb 480pp.

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TCI Update: Final Model Rule Addresses EJ, but Political Will May Be Lacking

Law and Environment

The post TCI Update: Final Model Rule Addresses EJ, but Political Will May Be Lacking first appeared on Law and the Environment.

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Sophie Howe on how to fight for future generations in politics

New Scientist

She explains how she uses evidence to bring long-term thinking into politics As the future generations commissioner for Wales, Sophie Howe’s job is to help guide the government's decisions for the benefit of people yet to be born.

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Political Affiliation Influences Our Fear of Data Collection

Scientific American

It’s not government Americans don’t trust with their data; it’s the opposite political party. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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The Most Important Environmental Story Of The Week

Legal Planet

In interviews, two former reporters at the Alabama Political Reporter recounted episodes in which articles about Alabama Power received intense and unusual scrutiny from editors. Sometimes, the Alabama Political Reporter would simply run Matrix press releases as news stories. In one case, the story was never published.

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The Bar for Climate Ambition is Set by Science, Not Congressional Politics

Union of Concerned Scientists

Without the Clean Electricity Performance Program, it will be harder to meet the nation's climate targets, but it can be done.

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Democracy in Peril: Top Political Scientists Highlight What’s at Stake with Freedom to Vote Act

Union of Concerned Scientists

"To lose our democracy but preserve the filibuster in its current form.would be a short-sighted mistake of historic proportions.”.

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IRA’s Impact

Legal Planet

Federal subsidies create new national political dynamics. Eric Biber has been a pioneer in exploring one aspect of the politics: renewable energy policies create stronger renewable industries, which then push for even stronger policies. A less tangible effect is the sense of momentum created by major political victories.

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We need to stop political spin from polluting public trust in science

New Scientist

Keeping science and politics socially distanced from each other is the best way to ensure government spin doesn’t damage trust in the former, says Fiona Fox

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The Costs of Political Polarization and Gridlock

Environmental Law Prof Blog

Although some Republican officials have signaled a willingness to work on mitigation and adaptation policies, political promises to address climate change still largely come from only one party: the Democrats. In fact, according to the Center for American Progress, 139.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- January 3 - Senate, House Begin 2023-24 Legislative Session -- January 17 - Gov.-elect elect Shapiro, Lt. Wolf Ends Term With Strong Ratings After Tumultuous Times -- PA Capital-Star: Gov. Capitol Attack -- Warren Times Editorial: Unstable Republican Cong.

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The Inflation Reduction Act and the Sequencing of Climate Policy

Legal Planet

The New York Times frames the choice by the IRA as a regrettable nod towards political constraints, stating that “experts” believe that carbon pricing is an essential component to addressing climate change. Both pieces I think are correct in identifying politics as a major constraint on the choices we make in climate policy.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Election In Lancaster County -- May 2023 Elections -- Politics PA: Who Is Running For Office In 2023? -- Election Reform/2020 Election Fallout -- LancasterOnline/Spotlight PA: State Voting Laws Are On Legislative Agenda, But Neither Party Will Get Their Full Wish List -- Erie Times: Sen. Raises Going Around In PA State Government Come Jan.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- January 17-- Inauguration Day For Gov.-Elect Nature Gas Output To Hit Record High In 2023, Demand To Fall -- PA/Harrisburg Politics Potpourri -- The Center Square: PA Lawmakers Hopeful In Wake Of Gov. Elect Shapiro, Lt.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- PennLive - Jan Murphy: Pennsylvania Society Weekend Stages A Comeback In NYC -- Inquirer: At Pennsylvania Society, Jockeying For 2024 Race For State Attorney General -- Governor’s Transition -- City & State PA: Shapiro To Be Sworn In As Next Governor Jan.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Conor Lamb Teases Possible Return To Public Service -- Politics PA: The 2022 Pennsylvania Society Calendar Of Events In NYC -- Scranton Times: Fmr Rep. Capitol -- State Constitutional Amendments -- TribLive Editorial: Is Lt. Williams, Esq.,

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Major Questions About the Major Questions Doctrine

Legal Planet

The doctrine places special obstacles on agency regulations of issues of “major economic and political significance.” When does an issue have “major political significance”? The Court has tended to look at indexes of political significance like editorials, media attention, and political pushback.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Oct. Nominee Austin Davis Aims To Be ‘Strong Governing Partner’ For Shapiro -- Politics PA: F&M Poll: Fetterman Has 3-Point Edge On Dr. Oz; Shapiro Leads Opponent By 14 For Governor -- Politics PA: Marist Poll: Shapiro +13, Fetterman +10 -- U.S.

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CEQA, California’s Housing Crisis & the Little Hoover Commission

Legal Planet

” Assiduously nonpartisan and apolitical, the Little Hoover Commission has garnered widespread respect and praise over its 61-year history from across the political spectrum. new housing legal and political battles: last year, Berkeley residents relied on CEQA to successfully oppose U.C.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Post-Gazette: Thornburgh Memorial Service Set For Oct. Oz, Fetterman Have Big Debate Oct.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- New Voting Districts - Senate, House, Congressional -- Spotlight PA: How Redistricting Could Alter Control Of The Legislature And Other Changes To Watch Nov. Increase In Base Delivery Charge; Separate Cost Of Gas Up 127.8%

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Governor’s Transition -- AP: Gov.-Elect Want A Peek At A Political Reform That Insiders Don’t Want To Talk About? Elect Shapiro Opens Transition, To Stay AG Until January -- WITF: Gov.-Elect Natural Gas Producers Of Profiteering -- Financial Times: U.S.