World Emissions Can – and Must – Peak By 2020
The world is on track to reach peak emissions in 2030, but cutting another decades worth is easily achievable and must be done.
Policy/Trends
Dutch Court Rules For Citizens in Landmark Climate Change Lawsuit
This is the first time a court has legally required a country to take stronger action on climate change, and it will ripple across the world.
Most States On Track For EPA Power Plan, But Poison Pills Are the Focus
Even though most states are on tract to meet Clean Power Plan emissions cuts, the GOP will attempt to block it this week, along with other poison pills in its budget.
Chinese, Russian Billionaires Turn to Solar
Cheng Kin Ming is building an entire clean energy supply chain, and Viktor Vekselberg is building solar projects in Russia.
Pope Francis Feels Our Pain
While his call to action on climate change is crucial, most of the encyclical deals with the even bigger picture of our relationship with nature.
Expiring Tax Credits Spur Doubling of US Solar
The US has a total 20 GW of solar, and another 32 GW are planned by the end of 2016!
Scotland Makes Energy Efficiency Its Preferred Fuel, Indonesia Announces Renewables Target
Scotland says it will decarbonize heating fuels by 2050, and Indonesia's goal is 19% renewable energy by 2019.
Fast-Track Trade Deal Blocked! Europe Ready to Revolt
As Fast-Track went down today, Europe says it will block trade deals if its right to regulate is overturned.
Vermont Shoots For 55% Renewable Energy in Two Years, While Wisconsin Fires Climate Scientists
Vermont is leading again with forward-thinking policies, while Wisconsin refocuses its environmental department on promoting hunting and fishing.
Even Big Oil Wants A Carbon Tax
While they understandably are concerned about climate change and want policy certainty, they also want to make a lot more money selling gas.
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