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.
governance
Continued
28 articles
(Page 2)
governance
EU launches phase 1 of its plan to tax carbon at its borders
Wired magazine says it could be “the most important climate policy you have never heard of.”
governance
Biden's "American Climate Corps" attracts more than 42,000 signups in its first few weeks
Meanwhile, in "the youth will save us"** news...
governance
EU restricts intentionally added microplastics
The rules are expected to prevent the release of about half a million tonnes of microplastics into the environment.
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.
Energy
France shrank its energy use by 10% last winter. Here's how.
Turns out "sobriety" has something to do with it. (Though probably not in the way you think.)
climate change
California sues Big Oil for its role in climate change
The lawsuit comes after years of extreme weather events that have damaged the state's environment and economy.
plastic
Canadian government announces plans for major grocery stores to shrink their plastic footprint
The new policy will target disposable plastic packaging items such as condiment bottles, clamshell containers, milk bags, and shrink-wrap for produce and meat.
Community
UN panel says children have the right to sue nations over climate
The finding is based on the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which states that "“Children have the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment."