Countries’ commitments for GHG reductions fall short of need
Commitments for GHG reductions by countries in advance of the COP26 meeting next week would result in temperature rise of 2.7ª C by end of the century. Alternatives discussed.
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Poll: 60% of Americans blame oil firms for the climate crisis
The poll surveyed 1,000 American adults and found that 70% said global warming was happening. More than 60% said oil and gas companies were “completely or mostly responsible”. But sharp partisan divides also exist.
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Rural NV Economic Benefits of Climate Policy
New research from CCL, RMI and NREL shows that ALL 4 of Nevada’s Congressional Districts benefit economically from clean energy buildout. Liaisons take note: State-level and district-level reports available in the story.
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Survey: Voters Support US Climate Aid To Poorer Nations
Yale released a recent survey showing overwhelming voter support for US financial and technical aid to poorer countries to help them reduce GHGs. Quick read, good stats.
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Japan’s Taisei makes concrete with lower CO2
Cement is responsible for 7% of global GHGs. If it were a country, it would be the third largest emitter. behind only China and the US.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
