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The Daily Climate
- Op-ed: Ending toxic threats to Alaska from plastics and petrochemicalsFlames, belching smoke, and black carbon in the sky—on nights when I (Rosemary) saw 20 or more flares, I knew sick people would be coming. As a community health aide in Nuiqsut, Alaska, when nearby oil and gas operations were flaring, I would see a stream of people with respiratory issues. Before I was done […]
- Global climate impacts are set to drastically reduce average income levels by 2050A new study reveals that by 2050, global incomes will decrease by almost 20% on average due to severe climate impacts, which will cost significantly more than proactive measures to limit temperature rises.Jonathan Watts reports for The Guardian.In short:The study predicts $38 trillion in annual damages by mid-century due to climate change, significantly outpacing earlier […]
- Biden's Arctic policy curbs drilling and blocks road constructionPresident Biden curtails fossil fuel extraction in Alaska, aiming to preserve the region's pristine habitats. Maxine Joselow reports for The Washington Post.In short:The new policy limits future oil and gas drilling in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, focusing on conservation over extraction.A contentious road project intended to support a northern Alaska mining venture is also blocked, […]
- New rule prioritizes conservation on US public landsA new rule introduced by the Biden administration aims to balance conservation with economic activities on America's public lands, enhancing protections and sustainable use. Catrin Einhorn reports for The New York Times.In short:The rule impacts 245 million acres, promoting ecological restoration and compensating for environmental damage.Conservation will now be considered as significant as grazing, mining, […]
- The lasting impact of the Deepwater Horizon spill on marine lifeA recent expedition to the Gulf of Mexico has revealed ongoing environmental damage from the Deepwater Horizon disaster, showing little signs of recovery for the marine ecosystem. Xander Peters reports for Hakai Magazine.In short:Fourteen years after the Deepwater Horizon explosion, marine life at the site continues to exhibit signs of distress, including discolored and injured […]
Energy News Network | SE
- Critics: Duke Energy’s new N.C. green tariff proposal still falls shortThough backed by some large customers, the revised program won’t add significant carbon-free electrons to the grid, advocates say. Critics: Duke Energy’s new N.C. green tariff proposal still falls short 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 […]
- Dominion battery pilot to provide hands-on training at historically Black university in VirginiaA standard in the aerospace industry, utilities are interested in metal-hydrogen technology because of its durability and slower discharge times relative to lithium-ion batteries. Dominion battery pilot to provide hands-on training at historically Black university in Virginia is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If you […]
- Southeast utilities want to meet surging power demand with gas, not renewablesA manufacturing buildout is pushing up projected power demand, but critics say clean energy, batteries and grid-responsive data centers can handle the load. Southeast utilities want to meet surging power demand with gas, not renewables is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If you would like […]
- A sticking point on climate in North Carolina: reducing auto dependence in the ‘Good Roads State’While experts warn electrifying vehicles alone won’t be enough to zero out heat-trapping emissions from transportation, the very idea of encouraging people to drive less remains a difficult topic. A sticking point on climate in North Carolina: reducing auto dependence in the ‘Good Roads State’ is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news […]
- Louisiana energy company plans to float above climate damage — literallyEntergy Louisiana argues its planned natural gas plant would keep oil and gas facilities operational, even as the land it sits on suffers from climate change. Louisiana energy company plans to float above climate damage — literally is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If you […]
Recovery Diva
- FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program, updateA Congressional Research Service Report: FEMA Individual Assistance Programs:An Overview. (21 pp)
- Google will Provide AI to the Military for Disaster ResponseFrom the WashPost: Google will provide AI to the military for disaster response. The National Guard will soon use the tech giant’s image-recognition AI to scan images of disaster zones and help prioritize its response.. “Spokespeople for both the DIU … Continue reading →
- More on Conflict Between FEMA and Lee County FLFrom Grist: FEMA is making an example of this Florida boomtown. Locals call it ‘revenge politics.’The Biden administration is trying to punish Lee County for rebuilding flood-prone homes. The state’s Republican politicians are fighting back. An Excerpt: “The crackdown in … Continue reading →
- Lessons from Past FEMA ResponsesFrom Forbes: 6 Lessons From FEMA’s Response To Thousands Of Crisis Situations Some practical advice, much of it provided by a former FEMA executive Cliff Oliver.
- Will Canada Have Another Summer of Record Breaking Fires?From HSToday: Drought, Heat Raise the Risk of a Repeat of Canada’s Record-breaking Wildfires Last Year. The impact of the fires last year was severe for many U.S. states.
