Tag: Greenhouse gas emissions
Financial Responsibility of Oil and Gas Companies for California Climate Disasters
The devastating aftermath of the Palisades Fire on January 15, 2024, has left tens of thousands of Angelenos displaced, with an estimated $275 billion in damages and over 12,000 structures reduced to ashes. The...
Understanding Minnesota’s Carbon-Free Climate Law: What Really Qualifies?
Cathy Wurzer recently discussed Minnesota's carbon-free climate law with Andrew Hazzard, an environmental reporter for Sahan Journal. The law, passed last year, mandates that all electricity in the state must come from carbon-free sources...
Olympic Teams Bringing Own AC Units for Paris Games Despite Environmental Plan
The U.S. Olympic team and several other national sports federations have decided to provide their athletes with air conditioners at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, despite the organizers' environmental plans to reduce...
Oil and gas CEOs testify before House of Commons environment committee
Oil and Gas Industry Leaders Testify Before House of Commons on Climate ChangeCEOs and executives of major oil and gas companies in Canada faced questioning on Thursday before the House of Commons environment committee....
U.S. Tightens Car Mileage Rules, Part of Strategy to Fight Climate Change
U.S. Tightens Car Mileage Rules in Bold Move Against Climate ChangeThe Biden administration has taken a bold step in the fight against climate change by tightening vehicle fuel mileage standards. The new measure requires...