A (non-comprehensive) list of interesting and relevant climate change, climate policy, and environmental justice stories.
Global goal of tripling renewables by 2030 still out of reach, says International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The renewable energy agency calls for more concrete policy action and finance, with Africa especially lagging on clean energy. (read the full story here)
Montana’s High Court Considers a Constitutional Right to a Stable Climate. The state’s Supreme Court heard oral arguments on an appeal of a decision that struck down a law supporting fossil fuel development. The ruling centered on a constitutional right to a healthy environment. (read the full story here)
UN Expert on Climate Change and Human Rights Sees ‘Crucial and Urgent Demand’ to Clarify Governments’ Obligations. “The world hasn’t been making progress on this fast enough.” Elisa Morgera’s role is to get countries thinking about, and acting on, the many human rights consequences of the climate crisis. (read the full story here)
US Government Launches New Attempt to Gather Data on Electricity Usage of Bitcoin Mining. The Energy Information Agency is starting the process to require cryptocurrency miners to submit energy consumption data after a previous attempt faced legal challenges. (read the full story here)
The long overdue federal heat standard proposal gets many things right but will take years to enact, and enforcement will be key, says climate health expert Juanita Constible. (read the full story here)
New NOAA Initiative Will Provide $60 Million in Funding to Train Workers for Green Jobs. (read the full story here)
Hurricane Beryl Was a Warning Shot for Houston. The category one storm dealt the city disastrous damage. Houston’s first direct hit from a hurricane in decades showed how vulnerable the nation’s energy capital remains. (read the full story here)
A simmering conflict over one of Latin America’s biggest wind hubs confronts Mexico’s next president. Claudia Sheinbaum will have to deal with violent divisions over wind power projects on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. (read the full story here)