Melting glaciers force Switzerland and Italy to redraw part of Alpine border
Swiss glaciers lost 4% of their volume in 2023, a record decline. The Marmolada glacier in Italy could vanish by 2040.
Khanna Proposes End to ‘Unconscionable’ Taxpayer Subsidies for Big Oil
Taxpayers pay billions while oil companies profit. Legislation would eliminate the $20B+ taxpayer subsidies for the fossil fuel industry.
COP29 Host Azerbaijan’s Climate Action ‘Critically Insufficient’ to Meet Paris Goal, Assessment Reveals
"To avoid overshooting the Paris goal completely, the world would need to reduce emissions by 43% compared with levels in 2019."
Bottled Water Is Taking an Increasing Toll on Planetary and Human Health, Experts Warn
One million bottles sold every minute worldwide. Bottled water contributes to pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Tripling renewables globally by 2030 is doable, says new IEA report
These goals could reduce global emissions by 10 billion tonnes. Countries must implement key policy changes to enable the renewable transition.
Vietnam Farmers To Receive $40M In Carbon Credit Payments Through Low-Emission Rice Project
The project aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable growth.
California sues ExxonMobil for ‘deceiving the public’ about plastic recycling
Only 9% of plastic is recycled globally; U.S. rate is 5%.
This elegant solution to expanding the grid costs half as much as building new power lines
The U.S. could easily double its long-distance transmission capacity.
Earth exceeds safe limits: First Planetary Health Check issues red alert
The inaugural Planetary Health Check Report reveals that Earth has exceeded six out of nine critical Planetary Boundaries, signaling a red alert for planetary health.
Cleantech Sector ‘Energized’ By U.S. Fed Rate Cut
Higher rates have made it more expensive to take out loans and get access to credit, slowing down investment in renewables.
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