Tag: Sustainability
Debate Over Renewable Energy as Nigerian President Installs Solar System
Alright, let's dive into this article about Nigeria's struggles with power outages and the slow transition to solar energy. So, Nigeria's presidential villa is getting a fancy $6-million solar mini-grid while small business owner...
The Environmental Stance of Pope Leo XIV: A Closer Look – Inside Climate News
New Pope, New Planet-Care Era?So, like, the new pope, Leo XIV, formerly known as Robert Prevost, could totally be the game-changer the Catholic Church needs for the environment. He used to be a...
Workers Demand Climate Action on May Day
Anabella Rosemberg, who is a senior advisor on Just Transition at Climate Action Network International (CAN-I), is really passionate about workers' rights and climate justice. She believes that these two important issues need to...
Illinois Leads in Community Power Scorecard with Most States Receiving ‘D’ or ‘F’ Grade
Illinois Shines in Community Power Scorecard While Most States Lag BehindAs communities across the United States strive to improve their community power initiatives, a recent study by the Institute of Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) reveals...
Plastics Industry Celebrates Trump’s Symbolic Attack on Paper Straws
President Trump recently made headlines by signing an executive order to halt the federal procurement of paper straws. In a move that undoes part of a previous Biden-era initiative to eliminate single-use plastics, Trump's...
US Mayors Urge Congress: Protect Clean Energy Tax Credits
A coalition of mayors and local leaders representing 39 states have penned a letter urging Congress to safeguard all clean energy tax credits that have been instrumental in fostering job creation and substantial investments...
Climate Scientist Declares 2°C Warming Target ‘Dead’
In a groundbreaking analysis that challenges conventional climate science, renowned climate scientist Professor James Hansen and his team have declared the 2°C warming target as "dead." This revelation stems from their assertion that scientists...
Ancient Gleaning Practice Fighting Modern Food Waste
Ancient Gleaning Practice Fighting Modern Food WasteIn a world where food waste is a pressing issue, an ancient practice known as gleaning is making a comeback to combat this problem. Dating back to centuries...
Reducing Food Waste: US Falls Far Short of Goal
US Fails to Meet Food Waste Reduction GoalThe United States has fallen far short of its target to cut food waste in half by 2030, as revealed by a recent analysis from the University...
The Future of Wind and Solar Curtailment: Trends and Implications
California, Germany, and Australia Facing Record Wind and Solar Curtailment RatesIn 2024, California broke its own record for curtailed wind and solar energy production, a trend that is expected to continue into 2025. Similarly,...
