Politics

Takeout containers from restaurants on the side of the road. Discarded coffee cups floating in rivers. Packing peanuts shipped off to landfills.

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A titanium mine proposed near the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has sparked significant opposition, raising concerns about the impact on North America's largest intact blackwater swamp.

Brady Dennis reports for The Washington Post.

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The Biden administration is poised to introduce regulation aiming to drastically cut emissions from cars and accelerate the shift to electric vehicles.

Jean Chemnick and Mike Lee report for POLITICO.

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Major petrochemical companies and manufacturers, including Exxon Mobil and LyondellBasell, are exploring with lawmakers the idea of implementing a federal fee on packaging to bolster recycling efforts.

James Osborne reports for the Houston Chronicle.

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An international tribunal ruled that Canada is not obligated to compensate Koch Industries for the losses it claimed after the cap-and-trade program was canceled in Ontario.

Fatima Syed reports for The Narwhal.

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The Biden administration's push for offshore wind farms off California's coast clashes with plans to establish a tribal heritage marine sanctuary.

Heather Richards reports for E&E News.

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In a significant legal battle over Montana's environmental policy, young plaintiffs push back against the state's Supreme Court appeal, defending their right to a cleaner future.

Blair Miller reports for Daily Montanan.

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This project was created through the Altavoz Lab Environmental Fellowship in partnership with Environmental Health Sciences and received additional funding from the Pulitzer Center. It was co-published by The Texas Tribune, Environmental Health News and palabra.

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The UK's strategy for climate change adaptation significantly lacks the depth and urgency needed, as outlined by the Committee on Climate Change.

Fiona Harvey reports for The Guardian.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is set to announce the nonprofit lenders that will distribute $20 billion for environmental projects, focusing on low-income communities.

Jean Chemnick reports for Politico.

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California aims to include health and environmental considerations, such as job creation and air quality, in future energy decisions to support meeting its zero-carbon electricity goal by 2045.

Emma Foehringer Merchant reports for Inside Climate News.

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A coalition in Utah has petitioned the Supreme Court to reconsider a court ruling that halted a railway project due to environmental concerns.

David O. Williams reports for Colorado Newsline.

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The Biden administration is set to open the American Climate Corps jobs board next month, offering a range of positions aimed at addressing climate change and environmental conservation.

Naveena Sadasivam and Kate Yoder report for Grist.

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A surge in power demand poses challenge to U.S. climate goals, driven by data centers and EVs.

Brad Plumer and Nadja Popovich report for The New York Times.

In short:

  • The U.S. sees an unexpected surge in electricity demand due to data centers, manufacturing growth, and electric vehicles, doubling utilities' forecasts for 2028.
  • This surge strains electric grids and could increase reliance on fossil fuels, potentially derailing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Utilities argue the need for more fossil fuel plants due to slow growth of renewable energy sources and the continuous power demand from new industries.

Key quote:

"I can’t recall the last time I was so alarmed about the country’s energy trajectory."

— Tyler H. Norris, a former solar developer and expert in power systems

Why this matters:

As America grapples with this surge in power use, the ripple effects could touch everyone— from increased energy bills to challenges in meeting climate commitments.

With solar leading the way, clean energy capacity growth is helping the planet avoid billions of tons of carbon dioxide emissions each year.

In a country where the pickup truck is a symbol of the working class, Australia's move toward fuel emissions standards signifies a major policy shift, reflecting global environmental concerns.

Michael E. Miller reports for The Washington Post.

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Senator Jeff Merkley voices concern over President Biden's climate policies, stressing they may not meet the expectations of younger voters seeking more decisive action against fossil fuels.

Josh Siegel reports for POLITICO.

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In a recent move by the Securities and Exchange Commission, questions loom over the efficacy of its landmark disclosure rule in standardizing emissions reporting for investors.

Avery Ellfeldt and Benjamin Storrow report for E&E News.

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Pennsylvania's Governor Shapiro introduces a state-focused cap-and-invest strategy to reduce power plant emissions.

Jon Hurdle reports for Inside Climate News.

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