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How Major Carbon Producers Drive Sea Level Rise and Climate Injustice

Union of Concerned Scientists

In a new study released today, UCS attributes substantial temperature and sea level rise to emissions traced to the largest fossil fuel producers and cement manufacturers. Every delay in phasing out fossil fuels will burden future generations who need to adapt to rising seas and recover from loss and damage due to sea level impacts.

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Disinformation Alert: Fossil Fuel Interests Preparing to Deploy False Claims about New EPA Rules

Union of Concerned Scientists

Fossil fuel power plant owners are facing increased accountability for their air and water pollution, including from a new round of environmental and public health protections that are being rolled out by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We’ve heard these lazily disingenuous narratives before.

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The CO2 problem in six easy steps (2022 Update)

Real Climate

Step 1: There is a natural greenhouse effect. Thus there must be a large amount of IR absorbed by the atmosphere (around 158 W/m 2 ) – a number that would be zero in the absence of any greenhouse substances. Step 2: Trace gases contribute to the natural greenhouse effect. The Earth’s Energy Budget (NASA).

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What’s Up With Water—September 13, 2022

Circle of Blue

This week’s episode of What’s Up With Water covers what to expect at COP27, new research on the link between water and the fossil fuel industry in Texas, and an update on Jackson, Mississippi’s failing water system. The post What’s Up With Water—September 13, 2022 appeared first on Circle of Blue.

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Three International Climate Priorities for UNGA and NYC Climate Week

Union of Concerned Scientists

That means we’ll need to quickly add additional clean energy policies and policies to phase out fossil fuels just to meet our 2030 goals. c) of the Paris Agreement calls for “ Making finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development.” Article 2.1(c)

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What’s Up With Water – June 14, 2022

Circle of Blue

It’s rated for about 1,300 megawatts — roughly the size of a large fossil fuel plant — but now the dam can only produce 800 megawatts. The post What’s Up With Water – June 14, 2022 appeared first on Circle of Blue. And that’s “What’s Up With Water” from Circle of Blue, where water speaks.

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Slipping on Climate Pledges, Major Oil and Gas Companies Gain Cover from Anti-ESG Efforts

Union of Concerned Scientists

That would be the straw man erected by defenders of the fossil fuel industry who claim that facing climate change is a doctrinaire liberal policy. I got an early taste of this trend while scrutinizing Chevron’s 2022 annual financial report and reading a paragraph that stood out from the usual boring boilerplate.