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2035 Climate Plan Submission Deadline for Countries
The global community is facing a crucial deadline this month for countries to submit new climate targets as part of the 2035 Climate Plan. However, some major polluters, including China, the EU, and India,...
Brazil Joins OPEC+ Before UN Climate Summit – Eco-Friendly Moves
Brazil, known for its vibrant culture and diverse ecosystems, has made a significant decision that could impact the global oil market and its environmental policies. The National Council for Energy Policy in Brazil has...
Can the US Achieve Biden’s Ambitious New Climate Goal?
The United States is on the brink of a pivotal moment in its fight against climate change. With just a month left in office, the Biden administration has unveiled an audacious new goal to...
Japan ignores calls to increase 2035 emissions target
Japan's Missed Opportunity: A Closer Look at the 2035 Emissions Target Japan recently found itself in the global spotlight after missing a UN deadline for submitting its updated 2035 emissions reduction target. The government's proposal...
Fixing Climate COPs: Improving Voting Rules for Effective Change
Introducing Voting Rules for Effective Change at COPs Amidst the ongoing climate crisis, the need for significant reform within the COP process has never been more urgent. Dr. Joanna Depledge, a research fellow at the...
Bureau of Land Management Streamlines Review for Oil Lease Sale
President Donald Trump's administration recently initiated an oil and gas lease sale on federal land in New Mexico, marking a significant shift in energy production policy. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under the...
US Forest Service Firings Cause Catastrophic Staffing Shortage
Marie Richards, a tribal relations specialist at the Huron-Manistee National Forests, sat in her living room in northern Michigan, struggling to come to terms with the fact that she had lost her job at...
Global Plastics Pact at Risk as Petrostates Stall Negotiations
Global Plastics Pact at Risk as Petrostates Stall Negotiations Major fossil fuel-producing countries are under fire at negotiations in Busan for resisting restrictions on plastic manufacturing, a critical market for oil and gas. As discussions...
Exploring the Fascination with Sinkholes: A Closer Look at Enthusiasts
Sinkholes: A Quirky Fascination In Asheville, North Carolina, there is a group of over 3,400 individuals who share a peculiar interest in sinkholes. Lauren Bacchus, a member of the Asheville Sinkhole Group, proudly wears a...
Trump Executive Order Impacts Low-Income Alabama Electric Bill Assistance
President Trump's recent executive order has sent shockwaves through Alabama's low-income community, impacting nearly 2,000 households reliant on federal assistance to pay high energy bills. The $100 credit many recipients had come to depend...
