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The 101 on Climate Change

Christopher Kemper

2004 Tsunami This changed my life. International organizations, such as the United Nations (UN), have attempted to address the complex issue of climate change. utilizing fossil fuels for automobiles and electricity) which are difficult for the earth to adequately absorb through its natural cycles. my brand?—?is

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The Life and Death of a Pioneering Environmental Justice Lawyer

DeSmogBlog

Working closely with the community, Cole represented the residents in lawsuits fighting against major mining and fossil fuel companies, including the groundbreaking case Kivalina v. This philosophy led Cole to structure CRPE so that community organizers were in the lead and lawyers would be accountable to the organizers.

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Exxon’s models predicting climate change were spot on — 40 years ago

Grist

Rising emissions posed a threat to Exxon’s business — selling fossil fuels — so the oil giant took the lead on understanding what was called the “CO2 problem.”. At the time, Exxon was pouring $900,000 a year into researching the effects of burning fossil fuels. Grist / Jessie Blaeser.

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Climate Trial Against Oil Giant Eni Opens in Italy

DeSmogBlog

Italy’s first climate change lawsuit brought by Greenpeace Italy and climate advocacy group ReCommon against Italian oil giant Eni opened with its first hearing on February 16, alleging the company contributed to global warming. to obscure the Italian oil giant’s true contribution to global warming. Marshall Institute.

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The Transformation of Earth Day: What Has Changed and What To Expect – Part 2

Green Business Bureau

More carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel use is released into the environment, increasing from ~25 GtCO2 in 1999 to ~37 GtCO2 in 2019. political arena as president, a period said to have a concerted assault on many green organizations. “ We’re eating more meat with the world’s total meat consumption rising from 27.01

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Earth Day History: Transformation of a Celebration – Part 2

Green Business Bureau

More carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel use is released into the environment, increasing from ~25 GtCO2 in 1999 to ~37 GtCO2 in 2019. political arena as president, a period said to have a concerted assault on many green organizations. “ We’re eating more meat with the world’s total meat consumption rising from 27.01

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Decades of Lobbying Weakened Americans’ Gas Mileage and Turbocharged Pain at the Pump

DeSmogBlog

In recent years, while fracking’s supporters were shouting “drill baby drill” the oil industry began lobbying behind the scenes to undercut programs designed to make vehicles more fuel efficient or less reliant on fossil fuels. Average fuel economy rose again, by 29 percent between 2005 and 2020, the Energy Department added.