Climate Change

Coastal GasLink Trial on Hold as Court Probes Police Excessive Force

"The trial of three Indigenous land defenders arrested at a pipeline construction site on unceded Wet’suwet’en First Nation land was adjourned until spring on Friday, as the court looks into potential abuses by Canadian police."

Source: Inside Climate News, 01/25/2024

Biden Vetoes GOP Repeal Of Waiver Of ‘Buy America’ Rule For EV Chargers

"President Biden is vetoing a Republican-led effort to remove his waiver of “Buy America” requirements for iron and steel that get incorporated into federally funded electric vehicle (EV) chargers."

Source: The Hill, 01/25/2024

"Brazilian Meat Giant With Mega Emissions Races To Attract US Investors"

"An unusual collection of Senate leaders, British lords, environmentalists and a secretive lobbying group is urging the Biden administration to block a Brazilian meat processing giant linked to Amazon deforestation from offering shares to U.S. investors."

Source: E&E News, 01/25/2024

"LNG Production Comes With A Price, Gulf Coast Communities Warn"

"US takes the global lead on liquid natural gas production and export, as economic promises and environmental worries collide." "In southwest Louisiana, amidst natural disasters and industrial expansion, everyone’s lost something — boats, income, family, homes — Leo Dyson admits."

Source: EHN, 01/25/2024

"White House Said to Delay Decision on Enormous Natural Gas Export Terminal"

"The Biden administration is pausing a decision on whether to approve what would be the largest natural gas export terminal in the United States, a delay that could stretch past the November election and spell trouble for that project and 16 other proposed terminals, according to three people with knowledge of the matter."

Source: NYTimes, 01/25/2024

"Atomic Scientists Keep 'Doomsday Clock' As Close To Midnight As Ever"

"Atomic scientists on Tuesday kept their "Doomsday Clock" set as close to midnight as ever before, citing Russia's actions on nuclear weapons amid its invasion of Ukraine, nuclear-armed Israel's Gaza war and worsening climate change as factors driving the risk of global catastrophe."

Source: Reuters, 01/25/2024
February 7, 2024

Share Your Science Story: SWCC Science Communication 101 With Ive Velikova

Join science communicator and climate educator Ive Velikova in this Science Writers & Communicators of Canada workshop to explore principles of effective communication — emphasizing audience engagement and storytelling. You'll gain skills to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences. 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET on Zoom.

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"UN Expert Condemns UK Crackdown On Environmental Protest"

"A severe crackdown on environmental protest in Britain with “draconian” new laws, excessive restrictions on courtroom evidence and the use of civil injunctions is having a chilling impact on fundamental freedoms, the United Nations special rapporteur has said."

Source: Guardian, 01/24/2024

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