climate change policy
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Amazon Invests in the Amazon Rainforest Instead of Just Paying Its Damn Taxes
Amazon, as in the corporation, is investing in the Amazon, as in the rainforest. The multinational conglomerate announced the new initiative on Tuesday, saying it will help fight the climate crisis. But in doing so, Amazon conveniently skirted addressing its own role in fuelling that crisis. Surprise, surprise.
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Denmark and Costa Rica Want to Make a No Fossil Fuels Allowed Club
Denmark and Costa Rica want to make extra sure the world quits fossil fuels as soon as possible. The two countries are reportedly launching an alliance of nations that are committed to setting a date to phase out both fossil fuel production and use.
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What’s the Best Way to Decarbonise Your Home?
Welcome to Burning Questions, a series where Gizmodo answers the most common asks we get on how to address climate change. Many people want to do something, anything to help address the climate crisis. We answer your questions about how to help change your life — and the systems that will save us.
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U.S. Wildfires Are Sending Carbon Offsets Up in Smoke
Eighty-six large forest fires are burning across 12 states. Among the trees they’re torching are ones being used as carbon credits, showing the danger of relying on forests to offset emissions elsewhere.