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What Trump's election victory could mean for AI, climate and more

Trump's presidency may lead to significant policy changes affecting science and technology, but implementation challenges remain.
Trump's administration will approach science policy with a focus on deregulation and industry interests.
#climate-change

Climate activists rally around Harris, seeing a chance to build on Biden's record

Environmental groups endorse VP Harris as an ally against climate change, citing her long-standing commitment to environmental protection.

Top EU Court Rules Swiss Climate Inaction Violates Human Rights in Landmark Case

The European Court of Human Rights ruled Switzerland violated senior citizens' rights by not taking sufficient action on climate change.
Switzerland is warming at twice the global average rate, and its climate policies are classified as insufficient by the Climate Action Tracker.

Climate activists rally around Harris, seeing a chance to build on Biden's record

Environmental groups endorse VP Harris as an ally against climate change, citing her long-standing commitment to environmental protection.

Top EU Court Rules Swiss Climate Inaction Violates Human Rights in Landmark Case

The European Court of Human Rights ruled Switzerland violated senior citizens' rights by not taking sufficient action on climate change.
Switzerland is warming at twice the global average rate, and its climate policies are classified as insufficient by the Climate Action Tracker.
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#renewable-energy

Where Potential Democratic V.P. Candidates Stand on Climate

VP Kamala Harris has a strong climate-focused background, with key highlights including prosecuting polluters as California's AG and brokering the $370 billion Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

UK quits treaty that lets fossil fuel firms sue governments over climate policies

The UK is withdrawing from the energy charter treaty due to stalemate in modernizing efforts.
The treaty allows foreign firms to challenge governments' energy policies through secretive arbitration courts.

Where Potential Democratic V.P. Candidates Stand on Climate

VP Kamala Harris has a strong climate-focused background, with key highlights including prosecuting polluters as California's AG and brokering the $370 billion Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

UK quits treaty that lets fossil fuel firms sue governments over climate policies

The UK is withdrawing from the energy charter treaty due to stalemate in modernizing efforts.
The treaty allows foreign firms to challenge governments' energy policies through secretive arbitration courts.
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#environmental-regulations

Project 2025 Wants to Propel America Into Environmental Catastrophe

Privatization and deregulation under Project 2025 could threaten environmental policies and climate progress in the U.S.

Highway Expansion Project Not Approved by California Transportation Commission - Streetsblog California

A highway widening project failed to receive approval from the California Transportation Commission, which is a warning to highway builders to comply with environmental and climate policies.
Commissioner Joseph Lyou raised questions about the project's impact on congestion and increased vehicle miles traveled.

Project 2025 Wants to Propel America Into Environmental Catastrophe

Privatization and deregulation under Project 2025 could threaten environmental policies and climate progress in the U.S.

Highway Expansion Project Not Approved by California Transportation Commission - Streetsblog California

A highway widening project failed to receive approval from the California Transportation Commission, which is a warning to highway builders to comply with environmental and climate policies.
Commissioner Joseph Lyou raised questions about the project's impact on congestion and increased vehicle miles traveled.
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#biden-administration

President Biden just pledged to shut down 60% of America's electric power

The Biden administration announced two climate policies at the COP28 conference in Dubai.
The policies aim to eliminate coal plants and reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.

Republicans are pulling out all the stops to reverse EV adoption

Republican lawmakers are pushing back against key climate policies of the Biden administration.

President Biden just pledged to shut down 60% of America's electric power

The Biden administration announced two climate policies at the COP28 conference in Dubai.
The policies aim to eliminate coal plants and reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.

Republicans are pulling out all the stops to reverse EV adoption

Republican lawmakers are pushing back against key climate policies of the Biden administration.
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#job-creation

Biden's State of the Union Promises Big Job Gains from Clean Energy Policy

Biden links climate policies to domestic manufacturing and union jobs
Biden highlights clean energy investments during State of the Union address

Support communities that will lose out in the energy transition

Support for those affected by clean energy transition is crucial to prevent backlash.

Biden's State of the Union Promises Big Job Gains from Clean Energy Policy

Biden links climate policies to domestic manufacturing and union jobs
Biden highlights clean energy investments during State of the Union address

Support communities that will lose out in the energy transition

Support for those affected by clean energy transition is crucial to prevent backlash.
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The Guardian view on Europe's troubled green deal: make the case, not concessions | Editorial

European public supports ambitious climate policies linked to other priorities.
Politicians in Europe retreating from environmental targets despite public support.

Joint Legislative Hearing on Future of California Climate Policies - Streetsblog California

California's Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies discussed the state's climate policies at the 2024 legislative session, focusing on the future of cap-and-trade.
Multiple strategies are essential for California to achieve emission reductions, including potential adjustments to the cap-and-trade program.

Labour must act to save the environment here's my three-point plan | George Monbiot

Adopting strong and honest climate policies aligned with international commitments
Focusing on limiting total emissions and eliminating reliance on fossil fuels

The two Australias at Cop28: a country at odds with itself on the climate crisis

Australia's response to the climate crisis has evolved and become more complicated over the past two years.
Labor under prime minister Anthony Albanese has made significant progress in introducing climate policies and legislation.
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Opinion | How to Stop the Biggest Threat to Europe's Green Transition

The European Green Deal, a comprehensive climate policy, is facing opposition from the hard-right in Europe.
The hard-right's campaigns against climate measures are resonating with some people, framing the green transition as an elitist plot.

COP28 must not repeat the mistakes of the Africa Climate Summit

Climate activists and civil society warn that COP28 could fail to deliver meaningful progress unless there is a change in the approach to climate policies.
There is concern that lobbyists for Global North countries and corporations will push for false solutions that benefit them at the expense of poorer nations.
Access difficulties at previous climate events have left activists and members of civil society feeling sidelined.

Success of Geert Wilders' far-right PVV raises fears for Dutch climate policies

The far-right PVV party's success in Dutch elections has raised concerns about a potential rollback of climate policies.
The PVV has taken a hard line on climate policies and wants to extract more fossil fuels and abandon renewable energy sources.
The PVV's extreme views may be tempered if it forms a ruling coalition.

Opinion | How to Stop the Biggest Threat to Europe's Green Transition

The European Green Deal, a comprehensive climate policy, is facing opposition from the hard-right in Europe.
The hard-right's campaigns against climate measures are resonating with some people, framing the green transition as an elitist plot.

COP28 must not repeat the mistakes of the Africa Climate Summit

Climate activists and civil society warn that COP28 could fail to deliver meaningful progress unless there is a change in the approach to climate policies.
There is concern that lobbyists for Global North countries and corporations will push for false solutions that benefit them at the expense of poorer nations.
Access difficulties at previous climate events have left activists and members of civil society feeling sidelined.

Success of Geert Wilders' far-right PVV raises fears for Dutch climate policies

The far-right PVV party's success in Dutch elections has raised concerns about a potential rollback of climate policies.
The PVV has taken a hard line on climate policies and wants to extract more fossil fuels and abandon renewable energy sources.
The PVV's extreme views may be tempered if it forms a ruling coalition.
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