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The Daily Climate
- Trump halts billions in Biden-era infrastructure funding with executive orderAn executive order from Donald Trump has paused disbursements for infrastructure and climate initiatives launched under Joe Biden, threatening ongoing projects across the U.S.Timothy Cama, Kelsey Tamborrino, Jessie Blaeser, Chris Marquette and James Bikales report for POLITICO.In short:Trump’s order directs federal agencies to stop disbursing funds from Biden’s 2021 infrastructure law and 2022 climate statute, […]
- Brazil picks experienced diplomat to lead Cop30 climate summit in NovemberBrazil has named André Aranha Corrêa do Lago, a seasoned climate negotiator, as president of Cop30, sidelining Environment Minister Marina Silva in preparation for the critical UN climate summit in Belém.Fiona Harvey reports for The Guardian.In short:André Aranha Corrêa do Lago, Brazil's secretary for climate, energy and environment, will preside over Cop30, set to focus […]
- Trump seeks to prioritize fossil fuels while rolling back renewable energy effortsPresident Trump issued executive orders aimed at curtailing renewable energy development and expanding fossil fuel production, invoking an "energy emergency" that experts dispute.Lisa Friedman, Coral Davenport and Brad Plumer report for The New York Times.In short:The orders aim to halt federal funding for clean energy projects, revoke offshore wind leases and ease restrictions on fossil […]
- Trump moves to expand oil, gas and logging in Alaska, facing environmental oppositionPresident Trump’s executive order to boost resource extraction in Alaska targets protected areas, drawing support from state leaders and pushback from environmentalists citing climate concerns.Becky Bohrer reports for The Associated Press.In short:The executive order aims to open areas like the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and temperate rainforests to drilling, mining and logging, reversing Biden-era restrictions.Alaska […]
- Scientists document widespread coral deaths on Great Barrier ReefA study found over 40% of corals at One Tree Island in the Great Barrier Reef bleached or died in 2024 due to heat stress and disease.Graham Readfearn reports for The Guardian.In short:Researchers monitored 462 coral colonies at One Tree Island, finding 193 dead and 113 still bleached by July 2024.Coral bleaching and a flesh-eating […]
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- As world grapples with wood pellets’ climate impacts, North Carolina communities contend with dust and noiseSome neighbors of wood pellet mills in the Southeast say they simply avoid outdoor activities such as grilling and gardening to avoid the dust, a byproduct of turning trees into fuel for power plants. As world grapples with wood pellets’ climate impacts, North Carolina communities contend with dust and noise is an article from Energy […]
- How one nonprofit is working to build support for solar — and added benefits for communities — in rural North CarolinaThe Center for Energy Education educates the public and solar developers on the benefits of building solar projects that go beyond minimum legal requirements to address community concerns. How one nonprofit is working to build support for solar — and added benefits for communities — in rural North Carolina is an article from Energy News […]
- North Carolina town sues Duke Energy for climate ‘deception’Carrboro, N.C., accuses Duke of knowingly fueling the climate crisis for decades with harmful emissions, deception, delay and ‘greenwashing’ North Carolina town sues Duke Energy for climate ‘deception’ is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If you would like to support us please make a donation.
- Duke Energy data access rules poised to help North Carolina communities meet climate goalsAfter a decade of urging by clean energy advocates and cities, Duke Energy proposes to allow customers more access to their data, including aggregated info to help assess trends or baselines in large buildings or neighborhoods. Duke Energy data access rules poised to help North Carolina communities meet climate goals is an article from Energy […]
- In North Carolina, conservative clean energy supporters don’t think Trump will follow through on threatsAt a Conservatives for Clean Energy luncheon in Raleigh, North Carolina, this week, attendees were unalarmed about the potential impact of a second Trump term on clean energy progress. In North Carolina, conservative clean energy supporters don’t think Trump will follow through on threats is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service […]
Recovery Diva
- Free Article on Los Angeles RecoveryHow Planners Can Help LA Recover — And Help After Other Disasters Too. By Robert Olshansky, FAICP, and Laurie Johnson, FAIC, This piece is brought to you free of charge courtesy of the paying subscribers to California Planning & Development … Continue reading →
- The Role of NonProfits re DisastersFrom The Conversation: How nonprofits pitch in before, during and after disasters strike. They play a critical role by complementing government efforts and filling gaps in immediate and long-term recovery needs. “Collaboration is a hallmark of how nonprofits respond to … Continue reading →
- FEMA’s Latest National Preparedness ReportFrom HSToday: FEMA’s National Preparedness Report Focuses on Mass Care, Cybersecurity, and Infrastructure Resilience “The 2024 NPR addresses the work that needs to be done at all levels – federal, state, local, tribal and territorial – to strengthen national preparedness. … Continue reading →
- Final Interview with FEMA AdministratorFrom ABC News: Disasters don’t discriminate,’ outgoing FEMA administrator says. Criswell, the outgoing FEMA administrator, sits for an exit interview with ABC. “All disasters start and end at the local level, and our job as federal emergency managers is to … Continue reading →
- Another Call to Make FEMA an Independent AgencyFormer FEMA director to Congress: ‘Give it back its independent agency status,’ direct access to president Former FEMA director to Congress: ‘Give it back its independent agency status,’ direct access to president Former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency … Continue reading →
