Americans are WILLING to get active, if asked
Americans are getting increasingly “active” in demanding that government and industry address the climate. And 46% of the “Alarmed” category is WILLING TO GET ACTIVE IF ASKED.
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Let’s Talk: Climate Confab Announced
CCL-Las Vegas announced a major event for Sunday afternoon, April 24th. Learn all about it at Let’s Talk: Climate Solutions.
See the web page for more details, and sign up to attend.
Local Economist Likes Carbon Fee
MY NAME is Betsy Fadali. I was born in Reno and have lived here most of my life, getting two of my three degrees at UNR. I work as an economist at the Nevada Housing…
Vegas Group Leaders Discuss Heat Effects and Health
Join Zoominar with CCL Vegas member Dr. Jacob Altholz and Group Leader Dr. Joanne Leovy discussing the health effects of excess heat for the Southern Nevada group of the Sierra Club
Electric Planes Are Coming Sooner Than You Think
The first rollouts for a major airline—with United—are due in 2026, and countries like Denmark and Sweden have announced plans to make all domestic flights fossil fuel–free by 2030.
What the latest IPCC report says about carbon fee and dividend
The press accurately reported how dire the latest IPCC report was. But they didn’t report the explicit support of carbon fee and dividend.
World Shipping Council Endorses Global Carbon Pricing
Ocean shipping is a notoriously “difficult to transition” to clean energy. This leading international trade group calls on governments to take six steps to help, starting with carbon pricing.
IMF’s new research on the political costs of taxes vs. regulation.
Two recent IMF papers address “Are climate change policies politically costly?” This sophisticated analysis focuses on the political headwinds facing a carbon tax (w/o a dividend!!). Recommended for policy wonks and liaisons.
Four fast chargers every 50 miles—US unveils EV infrastructure plan
BYE-BYE, RANGE ANXIETY — Nationwide EV charging network is moving forward quickly. About five years from now, a common complaint about electric vehicles—range anxiety—will be a thing of the past.
Latest PEW: 69% of Americans want renewables, net-zero by 2050
The poll show 69% of American adults favor developing alternative energy, including wind and solar. Also, 69% of Americans want the US to take steps to become carbon neutral by 2050. Liaisons take note!
Climate Change Is Harming the Planet Faster Than We Can Adapt, U.N. Warns
Countries aren’t doing nearly enough to protect against the disasters to come as the planet keeps heating up, a major new scientific report concludes.
New IPCC Report Sounds Devastating Alarms
Editor’s Note: The new IPCC report is a devastating 3,500 page call to arms; here are some summaries from leading climate editors who have reviewed it.