Tag: United States
Regaining Control of COP: Taking Action Against Major Polluters
Regaining Control of COP: Taking Action Against Major PollutersAfter the dust has settled from COP29, a feeling of despondency and betrayal lingers in the air. The climate community is left wondering: are we really...
Deep-Sea Mining: Key Facts and Information for Beginners – EcoWatch
Deep-Sea Mining: Balancing Need with Environmental ImpactIn the vast expanse of Earth's oceans lies a treasure trove of mineral deposits that hold the key to powering our increasingly green world. However, the pursuit of...
FAA Certification Process for Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft
FAA Certification Process for Hydrogen-Fueled AircraftIn the world of aviation, a groundbreaking shift is on the horizon as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) delves into the certification process for hydrogen-fueled aircraft. This move marks...
Unlocking the Carbon Sink Potential of Your Gadgets
Unlocking the Carbon Sink Potential of Your GadgetsAt any given moment, crude oil is being pumped up from the depths of the planet. Some of that sludge gets sent to a refinery and processed...
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...
The Impact of Natural Gas Expansion on Domestic Costs: Biden’s Warning
The Biden administration has released a long-awaited analysis on the economic and environmental effects of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, warning that any further expansion could lead to increased costs for domestic consumers and...
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...
Deadly Climate Disasters of 2024: $229 Billion in Damages and 2,000 Lives Lost
The most financially costly climate disasters around the world in 2024 produced $229 billion in damages and killed 2,000 people, according to Counting the Cost 2024: A year of climate breakdown, the most recent...
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...
Visualizing Climate Change in 2024: Graphics and Insights – Inside Climate News
Visualizing Climate Change in 2024: Graphics and Insights - Inside Climate NewsThe year 2024 has been a pivotal one in the fight against climate change, and the use of graphics has played a crucial...