The Business Plan for Net-Zero, Step by Step
[Editor’s Note:] Business is leading the way, with a firm commitment they publicly make and track. Here’s a great infographic explanation.
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Jane Fonda on the climate fight: ‘The cure for despair is action’
Jane observes that the climate crisis requires collective action and a sense of hopelessness may occasionally descend. But the antidote to that feeling is to do something. The question is: what?
Solar panels on 50% of the world’s roofs covers 100% of all electricity demanded
This ignores the need for power when the sun doesn’t shine, but counters the argument that solar needs an unreasonably large footprint.
Survey: Public strongly favors revenue-neutral carbon fee
A survey just reported by Yale University and George Mason University shows 69% of all registered voters support a carbon fee and dividend policy.
CCL Suggests Strategy for advocacy after Manchin’s “veto”
This recap from CCL’s Strategy Coordinator has useful tips and arguments to use now that Manchin has said he won’t support the Clean Electricity Program. Great ideas, good links.
Democrats Weigh Carbon Tax After Manchin Rejects Key Climate Plan
Faced with the likely demise of a central pillar of President Biden’s agenda, the White House and Senators scamble to find alternatives. Will carbon pricing emerge instead?
The 7 most dangerous things misunderstood re: climate change
Owing to climate system momentum and 40 years of failed GHG reductions, things are much worse than known. We’ve passed some tipping points, but new ones loom before 2025 that are geometric, not linear.
Businesses pile on with net-zero commitments
Check out these great summaries and graphs on progress in cement, steel, aviation, food and other “hard to abate” sectors. Imagine the innovation unleashed with a bit of incentive from carbon pricing~
Can landscapers make money with electric blowers?
A new CA state law bans the sale of small off-road engines (SOREs) by 2024. Here are the economics: Higher cost to buy; lower operating costs. Details.
CCL Updates Training Resources
CCL has always supported the personal development of CCL volunteers with training, and the recent release of updated materials is extremely rich. Check out some of these delicious offerings:
As climate change deepens, Lake Mead and Lake Powell continue drying up
The future is clear to see in bathtub rings. We need to keep it visible to Influencers and our MOCs
Could a Carbon Tax Save the Build Back Better Agenda?
The virtues of effective reduction of GHGs at low cost give flexibility in budget negotiations around climate provisions.