www.theatlantic.com1 week agoBusinessNuclear Power Has to WorkTo meet climate goals, the US needs to learn to build nuclear-power plants affordably. [ more ]
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Austin Monitor1 week agoAustinMemo outlines the high cost of planning for Austin's environmental future - Austin MonitorFunding environmental initiatives seen as a long-term investment with potential savings. [ more ]
www.dw.com2 weeks agoGermany newsGerman government must amend climate plan, court rules DW 05/16/2024German government ordered to improve climate protection plan by court due to insufficiency in meeting climate goals. [ more ]
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www.dw.com5 months agoEnvironmentWhat are India's climate goals at COP28? DW 12/06/2023India is using the COP28 climate conference to represent the interests of developing countries India calls for developed countries to bear more of the load in helping poorer nations meet climate goals [ more ]
www.theguardian.com5 months agoGermany politicsGerman heat pump rollout at risk as government ends climate subsidiesGermany has halted subsidies for key climate goals, potentially hindering the rollout of heat pumps and other energy efficient programs. The government's budget shortfall and court ruling on pandemic-era borrowing have led to the pause in funding programs. [ more ]
www.dw.com6 months agoEnvironmentGerman court rules federal government violated climate law DW 11/30/2023A German court ruled that the federal government failed to meet climate goals in the transport and building sectors. The government must adopt an immediate program to reduce emissions in the transportation and construction sectors. Environmental groups took the government to court, accusing it of violating Germany's Climate Protection Act. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune6 months agoChicagoGreen New Deal advocates rouse supporters in Little Village gathering as they call for federal fundingThe Green New Deal for the People tour is pushing for greater federal investment in climate policy. Elected officials are calling for $1 trillion in state and federal investment every year between now and 2030. The tour aims to pressure President Biden to commit to climate goals. [ more ]
Austin Monitor6 months agoAustinCity Council moves toward enshrining remote work options - Austin MonitorCity Council approves amendments to city plans regarding remote work policies for city employees. Amendments aim to align remote work policies with goals of reducing vehicle trips and parking demand. Resolution directs city manager to draft amendments by Feb. 15 based on Planning Commission's recommendations. [ more ]