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Climate Change Made Texas Floods 20% to 30% More Severe

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The devastating floods that swept through Central Texas in early July 2025 are a human tragedy, first and foremost. Current reports have 120 dead and more than that still missing. Thousands more have lost homes, and the economic damage will likely run into the billions. This catastrophe, unfortunately, has a … [continued]

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Why The Delay For The Tesla Shareholders Annual Meeting?

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The drama is unfolding as if it was a Shakespearean tragedy. CEO Elon Musk is King Lear, moaning into the wind that his Tesla family doesn’t understand him. Tesla shareholders are the chorus, irritating in their high pitched repetition — they deserve, nay, need to be heard. The rising cacophony … [continued]

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California Pivots: Cutting CEQA Red Tape To Boost Housing & Climate Goals

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In rare good news out of the United States, California’s just passed reform of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) has opened the door for a wave of infill housing development, marking a significant shift in the state’s longstanding approach to urban growth. Signed into law a week ago, the … [continued]

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The EIB Lent €7 Billion to Dirty Transport Projects — Analysis

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After declaring itself a ‘climate bank’, the EU investment bank still financed new roads and airport expansions. The European Investment Bank (EIB) lent more than €7 billion for new roads, airport expansions and other transport projects that will increase CO2 emissions. That’s according to a new analysis of its transport loan book … [continued]

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