climate change policy
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Google, Walmart, and Other Big Companies Are Half-Assing Their Climate Plans
The world’s leading companies are seriously overstating their plans to act on climate change, according to a report released Monday. In findings that should surprise no one, 25 firms, including Google, Unilever, and Walmart, are only on track to reduce emissions by an average of 40% — a far cry from what’s suggested by popular…
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The U.S. Is Back, Baby
COVID-19 caused a dip in greenhouse gas emissions, only for them to rebound in the U.S. in 2021.
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Nebraska Becomes the First Red State to Set a Decarbonization Target
The clean energy revolution has come to the heartland. Nebraska became the first red state in the U.S. with a goal of completely cleaning up its electric grid on Thursday. The plan has a few areas where it needs to be shored up and is by no means a slam dunk — but it’s certainly…
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People Are Giving Money to the Wrong Climate Charities
The majority of money given to environmental charities goes to just a handful of organisations, according to a new report. And, the analysis finds, the nonprofits and issues they champion raking in the biggest donor dollars aren’t necessarily focused on some of the most crucial ways to lower carbon emissions.