Climate change

In this edition of Climate Crisis Weekly:

• Investors managing more than half the world’s invested capital seek “decisive action.”
• NYC declares a climate emergency.
• Climate doesn’t exactly dominate the first round of Democratic debates.
• A new poll shows Americans want climate action…as long as they don’t have to pay for it.
• The mess in Oregon.
• And more….

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In this edition of Climate Crisis Weekly:

• Boaty McBoatface and The Big Climate Discovery.
• A new study estimates $400 billion will be needed in the next 20 years to save US coastal communities.
• Oregon Republicans literally flee the state to avoid voting on a carbon reduction bill.
• Arctic permafrost melt stuns experts.
• Activists target a coal mine in Germany.
• And more….

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In this edition of Climate Crisis Weekly:

• How the most vulnerable nations are approaching the climate crisis.
• An effort to move a trillion metric tons of carbon dioxide out of the air and into soil.
• Cities need to halve emissions by 2030, study says.
• A Trump-appointed regulator sounds the alarm on how climate change will pose financial risks.
• Former Republican EPA heads have a dim view of the current EPA.
• And more…

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In this edition of Climate Crisis Weekly:

• Natural wind protection against hurricane intensity may be diminished.
• Thousands of heat-related deaths can be avoided in US cities by hitting Paris Agreement goals.
• No climate change debate, the DNC says.
• A group of US youths seek a climate change lawsuit.
• Companies could see financial risks from climate crisis in the next five years.
• And more…

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In this edition of Climate Crisis Weekly:

• The Greens gain seats in EU elections.
• Greenpeace issues climate grades for the 2020 US presidential candidates.
• Looking into the increase of methane in the atmosphere.
• Calls for Harvard to divest from fossil fuels.
• How threatened Singapore is responding to the climate challenge.
• And more…

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The federal government is preparing to cast aside its long-term projections of climate change in what’s being called “a new assault” on science by the Trump administration.

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In this edition of Climate Crisis Weekly:

• Sea level rise could be even worse than feared.
• The US is a “hotbed” of climate change denial.
• The GOP touts innovation as a climate solution, then votes against energy research bill.
• An extensive look at how the Midwest is confronting the climate crisis.
• The recent landmark report on nature’s decline didn’t get much love from TV news.
• And more…

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In this edition of Climate Change Weekly:

• Atmospheric carbon dioxide hits a new high.
• Ice loss is seen deep into Antarctica.
• Elizabeth Warren seeks US military preparedness and accountability for climate change.
• Jay Inslee unveils his Evergreen Economy Plan.
• Climate change is a key topic in today’s Australian election.
• And more…

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In this edition of Climate Change Weekly:

• A new report finds nature on an unprecedented decline, with accelerating extinction rates.
• Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden seeking “middle ground” climate policy.
• Iceland is using a new method to fight climate change.
• The more Republicans hear about the Green New Deal, the more they decide they don’t like it.
• Ireland follows the UK in declaring a climate emergency.
• And more…

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In this edition of Climate Change Weekly:

• A few presidential candidates unveil climate/climate-related plans.
• The UK declares a climate emergency while a committee pushes for net zero emissions.
• Indonesia wants to move its capital away from Jakarta, which is sinking.
• A look at how food affects climate change.
• The House votes to pass Climate Action Now Act, which aims to keep US in Paris Agreement.
• And more…

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The UK’s Committee on Climate Change has released its anticipated report, and it’s recommending a new goal — net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

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In the inaugural edition of Climate Change Weekly, we check out:

• Controversial comments from London’s mayor.
• England’s environment secretary vows action after a visit from climate activist Greta Thunberg.
• Talk of a climate-focused debate continues among Democratic presidential candidates.
• A look at how New York City may deal with rising seas.
• Melting permafrost is the giant lurking problem that may cost the world trillions and unleash who knows what else.
• And more…

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A new poll shows the disconnect between how most people think climate change should be taught in schools — and how it usually isn’t.

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A new wave of climate protests is sweeping across Europe, as activists in England and France took to the streets today in a number of locations.

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A new report asked all 18 declared candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination about various views on climate issues, and finds that just 7 of them would absolutely favor carbon pricing.

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EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler believes a huge surge in electric vehicle purchases was “the only way” for automakers to comply with fuel economy standards set by the Obama administration, according to a recent interview.

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Royal Dutch Shell is continuing its recent climate-forward push as the company announced plans to invest in natural climate solutions and reforestation programs, along with a group of new renewable energy-powered EV chargers in the Netherlands.

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A new campaign looks to draw attention to an overlooked approach for mitigating climate change and removing large amounts of carbon from the air — the restoration of natural ecosystems.

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A number of Democrats are now considering proposing various policies on climate change, including clean energy mandates and carbon pricing. And many of these Dems are purposely keeping their distance from the Green New Deal.

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A new report on Canada’s changing climate concludes that warming in the country is occurring at double the rate of global warming, among other alarming findings. And opposing greenhouse gas emissions scenarios present “very different futures.”

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Royal Dutch Shell announced plans Tuesday to leave a U.S. refining lobby over climate-related policy positions. Although it’s a first for an oil and gas company, it’s also another sign of increasing climate accountability among companies and investors.

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