Climate Change: Where are We and Where are We Going, in Five Recent Books?
"The consequences of a 2°C increase in global average temperature cannot be reversed on a human timescale. Climate does not work that way."
Can Sustainable Aviation Fuels Enable Guilt-Free Flying?
Although the production of SAF doubled in 2022, it still represents merely 0.1% of total jet fuel production.
A Future Without Environmentalism Is the Goal
The first Earth Day catalyzed the establishment of the EPA and major
America’s Ten Most Endangered Rivers Announced in New Report
Half of US rivers face unsafe pollution levels & freshwater species are
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Fossils’ Bid to Block Lawsuits for Climate Liability
Honolulu argued it’s made a strong case under state laws and it should be allowed to play out there.
‘Net zero hero’ myth unfairly shifts burden of solving climate crisis on to individuals, study finds
When individuals are placed on a pedestal without systemic support, it can lead to feelings of powerlessness rather than empowerment.
The Climate Apocalypse w/ Dr. Peter Kalmus
The longer society waits, the more irreversible damage will occur, affecting future generations and biodiversity.
Actuaries and Scientists Warn Climate Shocks Risk ‘Planetary Insolvency’
A significant economic contraction (50% GDP drop) projected for the years 2070-2090 unless immediate action is taken.
Atmospheric CO2 rise now exceeding IPCC 1.5C pathways
"Data from the Mauna Loa observatory reveals that 2024 witnessed one of the fastest rises in CO2 concentrations"
Human Rights Watch Accuses UK of Undermining Democratic Rights With Crackdown on Climate Protesters
34 activists jailed in 2024, including 5-year sentences for non-violent actions.
Support grows for global tax on shipping emissions to fund climate action
The levy would force ship owners to pay for every tonne of greenhouse gases their vessels emit, making the use of more polluting fuels more expensive.
Mel Gibson v Jon Stewart
File under "dumbest arguments denying climate change".
Two Spills Per Week: Alberta Regulator Lacks Evidence for Oil Sands Cleanup Claims, Study Concludes
“Their internal data are not being reflected in the… information that they’re releasing to the public,”
Ottawa Cancels Popular EV Rebate After Funds Run Out Ahead of Schedule
546,000 vehicles have received rebates since the program started in May 2019.
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