Tag: Environmental policy

Title: Maryland Struggles to Maintain Climate Goals Amidst Financial ChallengesMaryland lawmakers are grappling with a trio of obstacles as they kick off the 2025 legislative session. Rising energy costs, a deepening budget crisis, and...

# State Government Renewable Energy Policy Trends in 2025In 2025, states across the country are facing a pivotal moment in the realm of renewable energy and electric transportation. With the landscape drastically changing since...

Global Plastics Pact Negotiations Fail to Reach AgreementCountries worldwide were left at an impasse regarding a new treaty aimed at addressing plastic pollution, as discussions in Busan, South Korea, failed to produce a consensus....

Green Energy Investment Treaty Reforms Advance: Key Progress MadeThe Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) reforms have taken a significant stride forward, marking a pivotal moment in the fight against climate change. The 51 governments involved...

Controversy Over ICVCM Decision Sparks ResignationsIn a surprising turn of events, two expert advisors have resigned from their positions at the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) due to what they perceive...

New Mexico Faces Decision on Reusing Oil and Gas Wastewater: A Game-Changer or Greenwashing?In New Mexico, a groundbreaking debate is unfolding as lawmakers prepare to decide the fate of reusing oil and gas wastewater...

President Biden's Climate Plan: A Roadmap to a Greener FuturePresident Joe Biden has set an ambitious target for the United States to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 61-66% below 2005 levels by 2035. This...

Jimmy Carter's Environmental Legacy: Inside Climate NewsJonathan Alter, a veteran journalist and author, delves into the profound impact and visionary legacy of former President Jimmy Carter. While many may perceive Carter as a mediocre...

The Supreme Court's Decision on the Impact of a Fantasy Oil Train on Environmental LawThe state of Utah has been buzzing with excitement over the proposed Uinta Basin Railway, an 88-mile rail line that...

Iran's Opposition to Production Curbs in UN Plastics TreatyIran, a key player in the global plastics industry, is standing firm against proposed production curbs in a potential UN plastics treaty. This move has sparked...