Tag: climate crisis
Must Climate Action Take Second Place To Fighting For Democracy?
Just a few years ago, it seemed like we could make a real dent in climate change through technological means like electric vehicles, renewable energy solutions, and digitalization. Times have certainly changed. With the Trump administration’s shocking authoritarian rule overtaking the US, fighting for democracy has taken center stage over … [continued]
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US Administration Attacks Vermont Superfund Law
The Vermont Superfund law is under attack, as the federal government defends the fossil fuel companies who paid so much to get it elected.
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Young Environmentalists Sue Over Executive Orders That Benefit Fossil Fuels
A group of young environmentalists is suing to overturn executive orders that specifically benefit fossil fuel companies.
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Elected Officials Reject The Trump Administration’s Attacks On Solar
It’s a fact that fossil fuel-based energy continues to fuel the warming of the planet. With that warming comes an increased frequency of extreme weather events. The solutions to achieve carbon neutrality and energy security depend on the deployment of more renewable energy, continued energy efficiencies, and resilience measures. But … [continued]
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Capitalism at a Crossroads: Profit & Public Purpose in Clean Energy
Brett Christophers has put his finger on an uncomfortable truth. Renewable energy has reached the point where it is often cheaper to generate than fossil fuels, yet the rate of investment is still far below what climate targets demand. His book, The Price is Wrong: Why Capitalism Won’t Save the … [continued]
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