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Making Waves for the Ocean at COP26

Ocean Conservancy

Climate change is here and is bringing with it impacts like ocean acidification, sea level rise and dwindling sea ice. back in the Paris Agreement and it demonstrated its commitment through multiple ocean announcements during the conference including joining the High-Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy.

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Opinion: We need radical action on climate finance at COP29

A Greener Life

The act aims to create green jobs, reduce fossil fuel consumption and switch to clean energy. The Copenhagen Accord of 2009 marked a pivotal moment when industrialised countries pledged to increase overall climate change financing for poorer countries to USD 100 billion a year by 2020.

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The Endangerment Finding Is in Danger. Will EPA’s Zeldin Uphold Climate Science?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Among the many attacks in President Trumps Day 1 Executive Order on unleashing American (fossil) energy , is a directive to EPA administrator Zeldin to reevaluate the agencys bedrock 2009 scientific determination of the harms caused by heat-trapping emissions and submit recommendations within 30 days (i.e. this week).

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The Endangerment Finding Is in Danger. Will EPA’s Zeldin Uphold Climate Science?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Among the many attacks in President Trumps Day 1 Executive Order on unleashing American (fossil) energy , is a directive to EPA administrator Zeldin to reevaluate the agencys bedrock 2009 scientific determination of the harms caused by heat-trapping emissions and submit recommendations within 30 days (i.e. this week).

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1,198 New Stories In 2021 - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA - Is Your Story Being Told?

PA Environment Daily

Comitta To Introduce Bill Investing RGGI Proceeds In Helping Communities & Workers In Clean Energy Transition, Environmental Justice Areas, Promote Energy Efficiency -- Rep. -- Natural Lands, Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership Host Feb.

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Climate—and a Cautionary Tale of Three New Hampshire Commissioners

Union of Concerned Scientists

The costs of increased risks from natural hazards—wildfires, floods and sea level rise— are driving insurers away. New Hampshire’s 2009 Climate Action Plan is the product of a very diverse and thoughtful steering committee. An even bleaker picture exists in Florida , where a dozen insurance companies have abandoned homeowners.

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Sabin Center Files Amicus Brief in Support of New GHG Vehicle Emissions Standards

Law Columbia

In response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Massachusetts , EPA issued its “ Endangerment Finding ” in 2009, which concluded that “six greenhouse gases … taken in combination endanger both the public health and the public welfare of current and future generations.” Last year, local governments in the U.S.