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Queens Post
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

New York becomes first state to offer Inflation Reduction Act home energy rebates - Queens Post

Low-income New Yorkers eligible for rebates through the HEAR Program to lower energy costs, part of national initiative under the Investing in America agenda. [ more ]
designboom | architecture & design magazine
2 weeks ago
Web design

what design can do selects 11 winners of 'redesign everything' challenge

What Design Can Do supports 11 climate action solutions. [ more ]
Streetsblog
2 weeks ago
California

How Bad Is Newsom's Proposed Cut to the Active Transportation Program? Awful. - Streetsblog California

CA Legislature rejects Gov. Newsom's proposed cuts to Active Transportation Program. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
OMG science

This Scientist Has an Antidote to Our Climate Delusions

The IPCC's 2018 report on climate change brought pessimism and fear, but some experts are promoting cautious optimism and positivity to drive climate action. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
Boston

On trip to Vatican, Wu boasts Boston's climate policies

Mayor Michelle Wu represents Boston at Vatican Climate Summit, emphasizing the city's climate policies. [ more ]
BBC News
1 month ago
London politics

London Mayor to 'double down not back down' on climate plan

London's Mayor Khan leads in climate action despite political opposition. [ more ]
Queens Post
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

New York becomes first state to offer Inflation Reduction Act home energy rebates - Queens Post

Low-income New Yorkers eligible for rebates through the HEAR Program to lower energy costs, part of national initiative under the Investing in America agenda. [ more ]
designboom | architecture & design magazine
2 weeks ago
Web design

what design can do selects 11 winners of 'redesign everything' challenge

What Design Can Do supports 11 climate action solutions. [ more ]
Streetsblog
2 weeks ago
California

How Bad Is Newsom's Proposed Cut to the Active Transportation Program? Awful. - Streetsblog California

CA Legislature rejects Gov. Newsom's proposed cuts to Active Transportation Program. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
OMG science

This Scientist Has an Antidote to Our Climate Delusions

The IPCC's 2018 report on climate change brought pessimism and fear, but some experts are promoting cautious optimism and positivity to drive climate action. [ more ]
Boston.com
1 month ago
Boston

On trip to Vatican, Wu boasts Boston's climate policies

Mayor Michelle Wu represents Boston at Vatican Climate Summit, emphasizing the city's climate policies. [ more ]
BBC News
1 month ago
London politics

London Mayor to 'double down not back down' on climate plan

London's Mayor Khan leads in climate action despite political opposition. [ more ]
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HuffPost
3 years ago
Environment

Ontario Pension Plan-Owned U.K. Airport Will Wreak Havoc On Climate, Say Villagers

Teachers' pension fund owns a regional airport in North Somerset, U.K.
The airport expansion is being criticized for its negative impact on the environment and climate action. [ more ]
HuffPost
3 years ago
Environment

Ontario Pension Plan-Owned U.K. Airport Will Wreak Havoc On Climate, Say Villagers

Teachers' pension fund owns a regional airport in North Somerset, U.K.
The airport expansion is being criticized for its negative impact on the environment and climate action. [ more ]
The Intercept
6 months ago
Media industry

Leading News Outlets Are Doing the Fossil Fuel Industry's Greenwashing

Major news outlets like Reuters are publishing misleading promotional content for fossil fuel companies, giving them a veneer of journalistic credibility.
The report analyzed advertorials, events, and ad data from seven news outlets over a three-year period. [ more ]
Pitchfork
6 months ago
Music

Massive Attack Announce First UK Show in 5 Years, Touting "Unprecedented Decarbonization Measures"

Massive Attack has announced their first UK show in five years, described as a 'large-scale climate action accelerator event' and 'the lowest carbon show of its size ever staged'
The event will have 'unprecedented' measures toward decarbonization, including rail travel incentives, a focus on local attendees, and the use of renewable energy and electric transportation [ more ]
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www.dw.com
6 months ago
Environment

COP28: What leaders say about the future of the planet DW 12/01/2023

The COP climate conference aims to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius to prevent catastrophic consequences.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for urgent action to phase out fossil fuels and transition to renewable energy sources. [ more ]
www.france24.com
6 months ago
Environment

'Broken promises, broken lives, and broken records': UN chief calls for 'dramatic' climate action

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for dramatic climate action at COP28 talks in Dubai.
UN warns that countries' greenhouse gas-cutting pledges put Earth on track for catastrophic warming up to 2.9 degrees Celsius this century. [ more ]
time.com
7 months ago
Environment

Apart From EV Sales, World Is Failing To Keep Key Climate Goals on Track

The world is off track in its efforts to curb global warming in 41 of 42 measurements.
Global sales of electric passenger vehicles are on track to limit future warming.
Public money spent on fossil fuel use is increasing at a faster rate than before. [ more ]
www.dw.com
6 months ago
Environment

COP28: What leaders say about the future of the planet DW 12/01/2023

The COP climate conference aims to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius to prevent catastrophic consequences.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for urgent action to phase out fossil fuels and transition to renewable energy sources. [ more ]
www.france24.com
6 months ago
Environment

'Broken promises, broken lives, and broken records': UN chief calls for 'dramatic' climate action

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for dramatic climate action at COP28 talks in Dubai.
UN warns that countries' greenhouse gas-cutting pledges put Earth on track for catastrophic warming up to 2.9 degrees Celsius this century. [ more ]
time.com
7 months ago
Environment

Apart From EV Sales, World Is Failing To Keep Key Climate Goals on Track

The world is off track in its efforts to curb global warming in 41 of 42 measurements.
Global sales of electric passenger vehicles are on track to limit future warming.
Public money spent on fossil fuel use is increasing at a faster rate than before. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Environment

Files Suggest Climate Summit's Leader Is Using Event to Promote Fossil Fuels

The United Arab Emirates, as hosts of the global climate talks, have been found to be pursuing oil and gas deals while also advocating for climate action.
An internal document revealed the Emirates' efforts to lobby for oil and gas deals during the climate conference, causing controversy and criticism.
The document suggests that Emirati climate officials were instructed to use meetings to advance petrochemical and LNG opportunities. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
6 months ago
Design

UK's Royal College of Art appoints Christoph Lindner as vice-chancellor

Christoph Lindner has been appointed as the new president and vice-chancellor of the Royal College of Art in London.
Lindner will join the RCA in April 2022 from his current role as dean of the Bartlett faculty at UCL.
The RCA has a focus on diversity and inclusion, climate action, and expanding philanthropic awards for under-represented communities. [ more ]
 @rupertcheek1 year ago
RT @SteveLuffRadio: Can music inspire more people to care about climate change?
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
California

Can music inspire more people to care about climate change?

I have been trying for years to write today's story, but it was begging to be told with sound.So for Column One, the Times' signature series in creative storytelling, I'm switching it up today: My Column One for you is an episode of "The Times" podcast.Spoiler alert: It features Lucy Jones, Southern California's earthquake expert extraordinaire.
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