Kategorie: Politics
Elections news Politics
Louisiana’s new governor is one of the fossil fuel industry’s biggest defenders
Jeff Landry has sued the Biden administration over everything from air pollution to oil leases to flood insurance. Quelle: https://grist.org/elections/louisianas-new-governor-is-one-of-the-fossil-fuel-industrys-biggest-defenders/...
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Democrats unveil ‘most comprehensive plan ever’ to address plastics problem
The sweeping bill is unlikely to pass, but its components could still make an impact. Quelle: https://grist.org/politics/democrats-unveil-most-comprehensive-plan-ever-to-address-plastics-problem/...
Politics Regulation
COP28 Economics International news Politics
UN countries agreed to support climate reparations. Now they’re deadlocked on the details.
The celebrated “loss and damage” fund is stalled over disagreements about who should pay in, who should receive funds, and…
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Energy news Politics Solutions
The US electric grid is getting a $3.5 billion upgrade
New funding from the Biden administration aims to build an energy system more resilient against climate impacts. Quelle: https://grist.org/energy/the-us-electric-grid-is-getting-a-3-5-billion-upgrade/...
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Tesla and Rivian signed a right-to-repair pact. Repair advocates are skeptical.
Despite a “landmark” agreement, automakers and the repair industry are still fighting over who controls car data. Quelle: https://grist.org/transportation/tesla-and-rivian-signed-a-right-to-repair-pact-repair-advocates-are-skeptical/...
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California enacts far-reaching climate disclosure laws
New laws passed this weekend tackle carbon offsets, corporate emissions, and clean energy. Quelle: https://grist.org/regulation/california-climate-disclosure-laws-gavin-newsom/...
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Dianne Feinstein dies, leaving a complicated legacy on climate issues
The California senator fought for conservation but drew criticism for rebuking the Green New Deal. Quelle: https://grist.org/politics/dianne-feinstein-dies-complicated-legacy-climate-issues/...
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Extreme Weather news Politics
Disaster recovery projects stall nationwide as FEMA runs out of money
The agency has paused $2.8 billion in spending as it braces for a looming government shutdown. Quelle: https://grist.org/article/fema-disaster-relief-fund-government-shutdown-recovery-congress/...
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