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.
How a recent revision of climate models show how to avert doom
We can reduce global temperatures faster than we once thought — if we act now.
“Passive Homes” May Cut GHGs from the Building Sector
Passive homes adhere to a set of design principles that can slash energy consumption by 75%
Facebook Fails To Do The Bare Minimum On Climate Disinfo
Social media is a headwind for building political will for effective climate change solutions; but the public is increasingly alarmed anyway.
Climate Scientists Warn of a ‘Global Wildfire Crisis’
Worsening heat and dryness could lead to a 50 percent rise in off-the-charts fires, according to a United Nations report.
Nevada State Medical Association endorses national carbon pricing
“NSMA House of Delegates passed this resolution to ‘indicate organizational support for federal carbon pricing legislation that is bipartisan.”
Recycled bulletproof vests may boost the range of electric cars 5-fold
Lithium-sulfur batteries promises a 5-fold increase in energy density over lithium-ion batteries.