Climate Change
Climate Scientists Emphasize Urgency of Climate Crisis and Call for Immediate Action Escalating rhetoric comes as new study shows there’s just six years left to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius at current CO2 emissions rate. The Washington Post October 30, 2023 By Shannon Osaka Climate Scientists Speaking Out: Climate Read more…
We look at state electricity rates, the “15-cent rule,” and what it means for solar. ByDan Gearino October 19, 2023 Summary: In the United States, around 5% of households have rooftop solar, which is significantly lower compared to countries like Germany (20%) and Australia (30%). One of the key reasons Read more…
The Declaration will be the basis for Africa’s common position in COP 28 and beyond From Africa Renewal: September 2023, 8 September 2023 By: UNECA Summary of the Climate Summit Declaration African leaders attending the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi are calling for urgent action from developed countries to reduce Read more…
The Climate Crisis’ Detrimental Impact on Children’s Health: Risks, Challenges, and Calls for Action Summary of The Guardian article by Andrew Gregory Health editor, Oct. 21, 2023 Climate crisis poses existential risk to children: The climate crisis poses an existential risk to the health and wellbeing of all children, according to Read more…
From Howard ChangHoward Chang, CEO at Just Boardrooms, Executive Chair theturnlab Every Canadian taxpayer gets these a couple of times a year. If you’re wondering what it’s for it’s for the #taxrebate on the #carbontax. The idea of the carbon tax is to have polluting companies and their products pay so they are Read more…
In the U.S., where climate policy has been highly politicized, the concept of a carbon tariff has recently emerged with rare bipartisan support. By Kristoffer Tigue October 3, 2023 The European Union (EU) has implemented a new carbon tariff policy that requires foreign companies to report greenhouse gas emissions associated with Read more…
Climate change isn’t all your fault. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do about it. By Ricky Lanusse The article argues that while governments, industries, and corporations must change their practices to combat climate change, individuals and households also bear responsibility for their excessive consumption and carbon emissions. Read more…
How solar has exploded in the US in just a year – in numbers Author: Michelle Lewis URL: https://electrek.co/2023/08/13/solar-us-ira/ Solar and storage companies have announced over $100 billion in private sector investments in the US since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) a year ago, according to a Read more…
The Clean Energy Future Is Arriving Faster Than You Think – The New York Times Author: New York Times August 13, 2023 URL: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/08/12/climate/clean-energy-us-fossil-fuels.html?campaign_id=54&emc=edit_clim_20230814&instance_id=100008&nl=climate-forward%C2%AEi_id=44226454&segment_id=141982&te=1&user_id=8dba6eb1e5a4ae19fd2fc08a25720d88 David Gelles reported from Tulsa, Okla.; Brad Plumer and Jim Tankersley from Washington; and Jack Ewing from New York to see how an accelerated energy transition Read more…
The Guardian Brian Kahn March 10, 2023 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/mar/11/heat-pump-revolution-what-you-need-to-know Heat pumps have become the tech of choice to keep homes warm – but what are they and how do they work? 1. Heat pumps are becoming the tech of choice to keep homes warm.: – Heat pumps both heat and cool Read more…