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Twelve state and local ballot initiatives related to climate and conservation, totaling more than $18 billion, that The Nature Conservancy engaged in were approved by voters in the United States yesterday. One was in the State of Washington, where voters blocked an effort to roll back their state’s climate and conservation policies. The largest public... Continue Reading →
Donald Trump's return to the White House will have a hugely negative effect on climate change action in the short-term but the longer term impact is less certain, experts say. With world leaders meeting next week for the latest UN climate talks, COP29, the Trump victory will be seen as a huge roadblock to progress... Continue Reading →
Election of a ‘climate denier’ to US presidency poses ‘major threat to the planet’, environmentalists say Donald Trump’s new term as US president poses a grave threat to the planet if it blows up the international effort to curb dangerous global heating, stunned climate experts have warned in the wake of his decisive election victory.... Continue Reading →
The expected policy shift as a result of Donald Trump’s win in yesterday’s election is a great cause for uncertainty for the global climate community. However, it is also a moment to reflect on the importance of actionable climate strategies, especially ahead of the UN’s climate negotiations due to take place next week in Baku.... Continue Reading →
Washington, D.C. — In response to the presidential election results, Climate Power Executive Director Lori Lodes released the following statement: “Our nation and planet are better off because of Kamala Harris’ bold leadership. Throughout her tenure as vice president and her career in public service, she has stood up for working people, fought to protect... Continue Reading →
During a victory speech early Wednesday, Donald Trump boasted of the country’s vast reserves of oil and natural gas. “We have more liquid gold than any country in the world. More than Saudi Arabia. We have more than Russia. Bobby, stay away from the liquid gold,” Trump told Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former environmental... Continue Reading →
BRUSSELS, Nov 5 (Reuters) - World leaders from major economies including the United States, the European Union and Brazil are planning to skip this year's United Nations climate change summit, known as COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will not attend the COP29 climate summit because of political developments in... Continue Reading →
Posted on 6 November 2024 by dana1981 This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections Earth’s climate in 2024 is “in a major crisis with worse to come if we continue with business as usual,” a team of 14 climate scientists warned in “The 2024 state of the climate report: Perilous times on planet Earth.” The... Continue Reading →
Embracing Adaptive Resiliency to Tackle the Climate and Ecological (Green) Emergency Shock and Determination I am truly left in a state of shock after the recent elections. While the urge to self-isolate for a few days is strong, I have decided to double down on my Climate Justice Advocacy. These election results have been disheartening,... Continue Reading →
Embracing Adaptive Resiliency to Tackle the Climate and Ecological (Green) Emergency Shock and Determination I am truly left in a state of shock after the recent elections. While the urge to self-isolate for a few days is strong, I have decided to double down on my Climate Justice Advocacy. These election results have been disheartening,... Continue Reading →
A Moment of Reflection and Renewed Determination The recent electoral outcomes have left many of us in the learning world and community deeply concerned about the trajectory of environmental policy and climate action. While initial reactions may incline us toward introspection or even withdrawal, it is imperative that we, as scholars and educators, redouble our... Continue Reading →
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