A (non-comprehensive) list of interesting and relevant climate change, climate policy, and environmental justice stories.
California Slashed Harmful Vehicle Emissions, but People of Color and Overburdened Communities Continue to Breathe the Worst Air. New research shows a nearly threefold reduction in exposure to particulate pollution, but Californians living in overburdened communities remain disproportionately exposed. (read the full story here)
Bigger share of COP29 badges for Global South NGOs upsets rich-country groups. The UNFCCC has changed quota allocations for observers in a bid to address imbalance in regional representation (read the full story here)
The Hague becomes world’s first city to pass law banning fossil fuel-related ads. Legislation makes it illegal to advertise fossil fuel products and services with a high carbon footprint. (read the full story here)
Extreme heat due to climate crisis puts people at greater risk of kidney disease. Researchers are finding heat-related illnesses can also contribute to heart disease and cognitive impairment. (read the full story here)
Departures From Climate Action 100+ Highlight U.S.-Europe Divide Over ESG Investing. In recent months, several major U.S. financial firms have left Climate Action 100+ in apparent response to political pressure. Abroad, the initiative is anything but losing steam. (read the full story here)
Aquatic Ecosystems Aren’t Immune to Wildfire Impacts, Research Shows. Emerging research is unraveling the complex ways wildfires affect lakes, streams and the ocean. (read the full story here)