A (non-comprehensive) list of interesting and relevant climate change, climate policy, and environmental justice stories.
Biden Expected to Permanently Ban Oil Drilling in Some Federal Waters. The move, expected as early as Monday, relies on a 70-year-old law that could make it difficult for the Trump administration to reverse it. (read the full story here)
After Fierce Lobbying, Treasury Sets Rules for Billions in Hydrogen Subsidies. With a lucrative tax credit, the Biden administration is hoping to establish a new industry that might help fight climate change. (read the full story here)
North Carolina’s Climate Activists Brace for Trump’s Return. After battling the state’s massive fossil fuel buildout throughout 2024, they worry about what the incoming president’s unbridled support for oil and gas will mean for North Carolina. But a new governor and state attorney general, both progressive Democrats, could help push for renewables. (read the full story here)
Nations Are Exiting a Secretive System That Protects Corporations. One Country’s Story Shows How Hard That Can Be. Bolivia was the first nation to begin leaving a legal system that allows foreign companies to sue governments behind closed doors. Now, other countries are following. (read the full story here)
2024: A year of extreme heat and growing climate danger. This year is set to be the hottest on record – but scientists say there’s still time to limit temperature rise and harm from climate impacts. (read the full story here)
How Shell greenwashed gas with sham Chinese carbon credits. Exclusive: Shell used rice-farming offsets for “carbon neutral” LNG campaign – but farmers and local authorities said no project activities took place. (read the full story here)
Former EU environment chief warns against backsliding on climate crisis. Virginijus Sinkevičius, a former environment commissioner, criticises bloc’s decision to delay deforestation law. (read the full story here)