Tag: Environmental policy
Global Plastics Pact Negotiations Fail to Reach Agreement
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 Made
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 Surrounding Forest Credit Quality Label Leads to Experts Quitting Carbon Market Watchdog
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...
Global Efforts to Address Drought Fail as Earth Continues to Dry Out
Global Efforts to Address Drought Fail as Earth Continues to Dry OutCountries including the US successfully resisted Africa's push for a legally binding drought protocol at the "land COP" in Riyadh.Governments have failed to...
Reusing Oil and Gas Wastewater in New Mexico: Lawmakers to Decide – Inside Climate...
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...
2035 US Emissions Goal: President Biden’s Climate Plan
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 News
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 Impact of a Fantasy Oil Train on Environmental Law: Supreme Court’s Decision
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 Treaty
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...
Namibia Advocates for Oil and Gas Investments at COP29 Climate Summit
Namibia Seeks Oil and Gas Investments at COP29 Climate SummitNamibia is making waves at the COP29 climate summit in Baku as it advocates for oil and gas investments, despite global efforts to transition away...
