The hottest seven years on record were the last seven
Global temperatures in 2021 were among the highest ever observed, with 25 countries setting new annual records, according to scientists from NASA, NOAA and Berkeley Earth
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Rosen urges Biden not to extend tariffs on solar panels
“Extending the current tariffs on imported solar panels will only add unnecessary costs to U.S. consumers, hurt American solar jobs & businesses, & artificially hinder domestic solar projects.” — Senator Jacky Rosen (@SenJackyRosen)
Rep. Dina Titus Co-Sponsors HR 2307, the EICDA
I'm cosponsoring the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. By putting a #PriceOnPollution and returning 100% of the net revenue to taxpayers, we can address climate change, reduce pollution, speed the transition to clean energy, and help families make ends meet.
— Dina Titus (@repdinatitus)
‘Build Back Better’ Hit a Wall, but Climate Action Could Move Forward
Some Democrats want to forge ahead with a stand-alone climate bill, but their solution could mean abandoning other parts of President Biden’s agenda.
Chris Hayes: The need to prioritize climate in BBB v.2
This is the best three minutes of advice to a governing party that I’ve heard in the last year.
Big-box stores can meet half of their energy needs with rooftop solar, study says
From Walmart to Ikea, a report finds that rooftops of big-box stores could power the equivalent of 8 million American homes.
What Calling Congress Achieves
What’s the most effective way to petition the government? The New Yorker investigates. (Long, but I have highlighted key points.)
Winnebago to reveal electric RV at Florida super show
Details are sparse, but comments are rich: roof solar for recharge? batteries for in-camp needs. Campground hookups for overnight trickle-charge. Even hybrid for longer range. Promising!!
How “Don’t Look Up” illustrates 5 troublesome myths about science
If you talk with people about Citizens’ Climate Lobby or carbon fee and dividend, you may hear some of these. Great responses are available!
2021 Was One of the Deadliest and Costliest Years for Climate Disasters
Union of Concerned Scientists summarizes a recent NOAA report.
Quotes To Ponder
“It is my belief that the next 1,000 unicorns—companies that have a market valuation over a billion dollars—won’t be a search engine, won’t be a media company, they’ll be businesses developing green hydrogen, green agriculture, green steel, and green cement.”
— Larry Fink, CEO and chairman of BlackRock,