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RFK Jr. Joins the War on Climate Scientists

Legal Planet

But he also voices full-throated conspiracy theories denying the reality of human-caused climate change. He leads the Informed Consent Action Network, or ICAN, a well-funded advocacy group that spreads vaccine misinformation, including baseless claims that childhood vaccines cause autism. does not take climate change seriously.

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Taylor Swift and Climate Change Songs

Legal Planet

Let’s be real: her talents as a poet, songwriter, performer, and inspiration to millions could be a game changer for messaging around climate actions, like phasing out fossil fuels and holding corporations accountable for planet-heating emissions. Take “ Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince ” from her 2019 Lover album for example.

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Danger Season Underscores Need for Strong EPA Power Plant Carbon Standards

Union of Concerned Scientists

This is a level of heat currently experienced by just three cities in the nation—whereas rapid action to reduce emissions could spare more than 200 US cities from such frequent, severe heat. EPA must ensure the final rule equips states to take advantage of this flexibility.

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The UN Loss and Damage Fund Transitional Committee Must Deliver for Climate Vulnerable Countries

Union of Concerned Scientists

The TC should draw on lessons learned from the set up of the Green Climate Fund and the Adaptation Fund, previous funds focused on other aspects of global climate action. A process that centers the voices of climate-vulnerable countries. Please add your voice to urge your policymakers support international climate finance.

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Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 9.21.23

PA Environment Daily

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania! Senate next voting day October 2, 3, 4 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule House next voting day September 26, 27; October 2, 3, 4, 16 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 9:30: Agenda Posted.

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Remembering Our Nation’s Fallen Workers

Union of Concerned Scientists

But even if you don’t know someone personally who has died on the job, you can be sure someone has who provided you, your family, and community with the goods and services you needed, wanted, or relied on this past year. That adds up to a total of 4,764 fatalities—or about 13 workers every day. Too many worker deaths. If not now, when?

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World Leaders Must Protect UN Climate Talks from Fossil Fuel Industry Interference

Union of Concerned Scientists

A growing body of evidence amassed by academic research , investigative journalism , congressional investigations , and climate accountability litigation shows that ExxonMobil, Shell and other corporations have conducted campaigns to delay and block climate action. You can add your voice to this call for bold climate action at COP28 here.