Environmental Politics

Big Oil Talks ‘Transition’ But Perpetuates Petroleum, House Documents Say

"Some of the world’s major oil companies remain internally skeptical about the “energy transition” to a low-carbon economy, even as they publicly portray their firms as partners in the cause, according to documents obtained by The Post that will be released by a House committee Friday."

Source: Washington Post, 12/09/2022

"Truck Makers Lobby To Weaken U.S. Climate Policies, Report Finds"

"Truck manufacturers and an industry trade group privately lobbied to weaken U.S. climate policies while publicly promoting zero-emissions trucks, according to a new report from a think tank that tracks corporate influence on climate policy."

Source: NPR, 12/09/2022

"John Kerry Plans to Meet With Biden to Discuss His Future as Climate Envoy"

"John Kerry, President Biden’s climate envoy, was evasive when discussing his future on Wednesday, saying he had “no plans” to step down, but he would not say if he hoped to continue to represent the country in future global climate talks."

Source: NYTimes, 12/08/2022

"Global Nature Pact In Doubt As COP15 Talks Seek Breakthrough"

"As thousands of people descend on Montreal this week for a crucial U.N. biodiversity summit, fears are growing among delegates over whether the countries involved can agree on an ambitious global pact to protect nature this decade."

Source: Thomson Reuters Fdn., 12/08/2022

A Town in Washington Recognizes the Rights of Southern Resident Orcas

"The city of Port Townsend, Washington, on Monday proclaimed that Southern Resident Orcas have legal rights, marking the first time a U.S. city council has made such a recognition."

Source: Inside Climate News, 12/07/2022

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - Environmental Politics