Kategorie: Politics
International news Politics Regulation
After a year and a half, negotiators finally have a draft of the global plastics treaty
Environmental groups welcomed the treaty's first draft, published on Monday. Quelle: https://grist.org/international/after-a-year-and-a-half-negotiators-finally-have-a-draft-of-the-global-plastics-treaty/...
International Politics Regulation
Accountability news Politics
Ken Paxton may be impeached, but his anti-environment legacy will live on
Opponents call the embattled Texas attorney general’s tenure “a disaster for Texas’ air, water, and climate.” Quelle: https://grist.org/politics/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-impeachment-environment/...
Accountability Politics
Energy Extreme Weather news Politics
Virginia is bailing on a carbon cap-and-invest program. Activists say that might be illegal.
If the state ditches the program, millions of dollars in climate resilience funding could be lost. Quelle: https://grist.org/politics/virginia-is-bailing-on-a-carbon-cap-and-invest-program-activists-say-that-might-be-illegal/...
Energy Extreme Weather Politics
news Politics Technology
In a historic about-face, Apple publicly supports right-to-repair bill
The iPhone maker now says repair access "is good for consumers’ budgets and good for the environment." Quelle: https://grist.org/technology/in-a-historic-about-face-apple-publicly-supports-right-to-repair-bill/...
Politics Technology
Indigenous Affairs news Politics
Forests managed by Indigenous nations face a $100 million funding gap
“They are a lifeline line for the tribes living on these lands.” Quelle: https://grist.org/indigenous/forests-managed-by-indigenous-nations-face-a-100-million-funding-gap/...
Indigenous Affairs Politics
news Politics
Joe Manchin could lose his pivotal Senate seat — to another coal baron
The race between Democrats’ swing vote and Governor Jim Justice is bringing West Virginia politics to the national stage. Quelle:…
Politics
Energy news Politics Regulation
A climate lawsuit won big in Montana. What will it mean for other cases?
Why experts say the Held v. Montana decision could lead to more climate wins in the courts. Quelle: https://grist.org/politics/a-climate-lawsuit-won-big-in-montana-what-will-it-mean-for-other-cases/...
Energy Politics Regulation
Climate & Energy news Politics
Biden’s landmark climate law turns one today. Here’s what you missed.
The anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act arrives to low name recognition and as climate change batters the nation. Quelle:…
Climate & Energy Politics