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I have long been of the opinion that economists’ estimations of ‘acceptable’ global warming were dangerously naive. This article by Ann Pettifor provides damning evidence of just how naive these calculations have been, and still are, sadly… Essential reading for anyone still complacent about the climate emergency! https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2023/08/22/neoclassical-economists-are-the-last-people-to-listen-to-on-climate-change/ (Edited to fix the link) #Climate #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #ClimateEmergency

Debt ceiling deal includes surprise approval of natural gas pipeline championed by Manchin The controversial natural gas project has been a priority for West Virginia, but its approval will bring new criticism for the Biden administration. https://www.politico.com/news/2023/05/28/debt-ceiling-deal-mountain-valley-pipeline-00099135 #ClimateEmergency #pollution #ecology #environment #ClimateCrisis #ClimateCatastrophe #Climate #USA #US

Businesses that have deprioritised climate action due to economic concerns, are missing the win-win, according to business leaders already on their journey https://nzbusiness.co.nz/article/secret-climate-action-just-start #ClimateEmergency #pollution #ecology #environment #ClimateCrisis #ClimateCatastrophe #Climate

Sustainable till death do us part, and 45 days beyond; mushroom coffin a last best wish for some And while traditional wooden coffins come from trees that can take decades to grow and years to break down in the soil, the mushroom versions biodegrades and delivers the remains to nature in barely a month and a half https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/weather/2023/05/25/sustainable-till-death-do-us-part--and-45-days-beyond--mushroom-coffin-a-last-best-wish-for-some #ClimateEmergency #pollution #ecology #environment #ClimateCrisis #ClimateCatastrophe #Climate #Holland

Ottawa says 60% of vehicle sales must be #electric by 2030 "Cara Clairman, CEO of Plug’n Drive, a non-profit encouraging electric vehicle use, said the toughest part of promoting the change from gas-powered vehicles is availability. “Long waiting lists are definitely discouraging consumers that are ready to make the switch,” she said. “And if we all agree that we’re in a #climateemergency, we need to help consumers make the switch as soon as possible.” #EV https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-canada-moves-to-mandate-electric-vehicle-sales-starting-in-2025/