Links of the Week
LINKS OF THE WEEK: Feb 12, 2024
Interesting stats on EVs and energy use in the US, developments in wind and tidal power, a plastic recycling microfactory, and an "unprecedented collapse" in EU fossil fuel generation.
climate justice
Not everyone has contributed to climate change in the same way. Those who have played the biggest role in causing it have to do the most to help repair it while ensuring those least responsible aren't the ones who bear the biggest brunt of the consequences. (Looking at you, fossil fuel companies...)
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governance
Indigenous Australians file class-action climate suit against federal gov't
The Torres Strait Islanders say they're already experiencing coastal erosion and are seeking to require the government to cut greenhouse emissions in line with climate science.
climate change
California signs “first in US” emissions legislation
This seems like it could be a relatively big deal – if Governor Newsom ends up passing it.
Community
Youth Climate Activists Score a Huge Legislative Win in Montana
Young people like this give me so much hope for the future.
climate justice
Tipping Point: The True Story of "The Limits to Growth"
An informative three-part podcast that's both illuminating and infuriating.
Community
A climate justice plan to achieve "net zero" by 2050
A new study finds the top 5 CO₂ emitting countries could be liable to pay $170 trillion in compensation for their role in causing climate change.
Community
Enough with fossil fuels, says Pope
Pope Francis has called for the world to stop using fossil fuels and end "the senseless war against creation."
climate justice
First steps toward a global plastics treaty
Time for another instalment of "a pox on all things plastic!"
climate justice
Only 13% of global methane missions are being tracked (!!)
Kinda crazy when you consider that methane is responsible for 25% of current global warming...