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California’s Push to Make Polluters Pay for Climate Costs Stalls Amid Fierce Industry Opposition

Kendra LaneJuly 7, 202505 mins

SACRAMENTO, California – Efforts in California to compel fossil fuel companies to financially contribute to the mounting costs of climate change adaptation and mitigation have once again encountered legislative hurdles in Sacramento, despite broad conceptual support from local governments. Proposed “Climate Superfund” bills, designed to shift the financial burden of addressing climate impacts from taxpayers…

Climate Hope: Breakthrough Novel Material Dramatically Boosts Carbon Capture Efficiency

Han YasokiJune 4, 2025June 6, 202507 mins

In a significant development for global climate efforts, researchers at a leading international institute have announced a breakthrough in the efficiency of carbon capture technology. Their work, published just hours ago, details a novel composite material that exhibits dramatically higher effectiveness in capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide compared to existing methods. The findings offer a potential…

COP29: A Crucial Turning Point in Global Climate Action

Bill CarterNovember 10, 2024February 24, 2025011 mins

As the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) convenes in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024, the world stands at a pivotal juncture in the fight against climate change. This annual summit brings together representatives from nearly 200 countries, aiming to forge ambitious agreements that will shape the planet’s environmental future. Hosted…

Climate Change Disasters: Causes, Impact, and Urgent Actions Needed

Jake Amos-ChristieJuly 24, 2024February 24, 2025017 mins

The growing frequency and intensity of climate-related disasters are reshaping our planet, affecting ecosystems, economies, and communities worldwide. From devastating wildfires and hurricanes to record-breaking droughts and floods, the consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly severe and difficult to ignore. As global temperatures rise, these disasters highlight the urgent need for climate action, adaptation…