10 Dangerous Limits 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. September 29, 2024
2 Build Political Will 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. September 26, 2024
2 Build Political Will·3 Eliminate Fossil Fuels 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." September 26, 2024
3 Eliminate Fossil Fuels·9 Restore Our Environment 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. September 25, 2024
4 Renewable Energy 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. September 25, 2024
6 Agricultural Practices·Link 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. September 24, 2024
3 Eliminate Fossil Fuels·9 Restore Our Environment California sues ExxonMobil for ‘deceiving the public’ about plastic recycling Only 9% of plastic is recycled globally; U.S. rate is 5%. September 24, 2024
2 Build Political Will·4 Renewable Energy·Link 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. September 24, 2024
10 Dangerous Limits·Dire Warnings 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. September 24, 2024
4 Renewable Energy·Link 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. September 24, 2024