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The Overshoot Commission Addresses Geoengineering

The Commission tries to make it OK to talk about – not do – solar geoengineering. Its report proposes a moratorium, coupled with efforts to carefully build knowledge.

In this, my third post on the recently released report of the Climate Overshoot Commission, I’ll discuss their treatment of the most challenging and controversial part of their mandate, Solar Geoengineering or Solar Radiation Modification (SRM). As I noted in my introductory post on the Commission, I served as an advisor to the Secretariat and …

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A Radical Proposal Hidden in Plain Sight in the Overshoot Commission Report

The Commission’s recommendations on emissions include a fossil phaseout much stronger than anything now proposed, which could materially advance climate action.

Continuing my discussion of the report of the Climate Overshoot Commission released last week, today I dig into their recommendations on mitigation. As you may recall, the Commission’s informal (but serious) job description was to speak of elephants in the room and unclothed emperors: to say things that are true and important about climate risks …

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The Climate Overshoot Commission Releases its Report

A dozen global leaders weigh in on the risk of exceeding the Paris temperature targets and what it means for climate response.

The Climate Overshoot Commission recently completed its work, releasing its report at the United Nations last Thursday, September 14. This report comes in conjunction with the U.N. General Assembly and a collection of high-level climate and environment events, including the Sustainable Development Goals Summit, 18-19 Sept, and the Climate Ambition Summit, 20 Sept. The Climate …

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The Politics of Geoengineering Are Getting Stranger

Of all the pollution threats out there, why are state lawmakers and U.S. EPA targeting solar geoengineering?

Governor Narcissist

Gavin Newsom’s snub of LA Mayor Karen Bass demonstrates that he cares about only one thing: himself.

A Midnight Public Land Sale?

Last-minute addition to House reconciliation bill proposes sale or exchange of hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands

Why You Should Care That Congress Might Use the CRA to Overturn California Waivers

Here are at least six reasons.

The $133 Million Bat Tunnel

Here’s what permitting reform in the United Kingdom can teach the United States about building and abundance.

Worthwhile Canadian Initiative! Really!

McGill University’s Sustainability Academic Network provides a useful — and potentially crucial — new platform.

DOJ vs. C&T

What Trump’s new lawsuits against two states may mean for California’s cap-and-trade program.

Defunding the Energy Transition

The President Proposes Deep Cuts to Climate and Clean Energy Spending for FY 2026

California Lawmakers Vote on Energy Affordability Soon

Senate Bill 254 is the most ambitious energy affordability legislation proposed in recent years.

Permitting Reform as Policy Stability

Compromise Congressional legislation could dampen the swings of Presidential regulatory policy

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The Commission tries to make it OK to talk about – not do – solar geoengineering. Its report proposes a moratorium, coupled with efforts to carefully build knowledge.

The Commission’s recommendations on emissions include a fossil phaseout much stronger than anything now proposed, which could materially advance climate action.

A dozen global leaders weigh in on the risk of exceeding the Paris temperature targets and what it means for climate response.

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Climate policy is changing rapidly. Stay in the loop with expert analysis via email Monday - Friday.

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The Drain is a weekly roundup of climate and environmental news from Legal Planet.

To see how governors are leading the fight against deforestation, look no further than a meeting happening this week in Brazil.

Last-minute addition to House reconciliation bill proposes sale or exchange of hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands

Here are at least six reasons.

Rather than streamlining the process, Trump is gumming up the works.

The Administration is devoted to destroying urban life: that puts it with many of history’s worst regimes

The Drain is a weekly roundup of climate and environmental news from Legal Planet.

Congress wanted greater energy efficiency over time and banned rollbacks.

Here’s what permitting reform in the United Kingdom can teach the United States about building and abundance.

You can’t accuse EPA of hiding the ball. It has announced its new mission: promoting fossil fuels.

Of all the pollution threats out there, why are state lawmakers and U.S. EPA targeting solar geoengineering?

Gavin Newsom’s snub of LA Mayor Karen Bass demonstrates that he cares about only one thing: himself.

Last-minute addition to House reconciliation bill proposes sale or exchange of hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands

Here are at least six reasons.

Here’s what permitting reform in the United Kingdom can teach the United States about building and abundance.

McGill University’s Sustainability Academic Network provides a useful — and potentially crucial — new platform.

What Trump’s new lawsuits against two states may mean for California’s cap-and-trade program.

The President Proposes Deep Cuts to Climate and Clean Energy Spending for FY 2026

Senate Bill 254 is the most ambitious energy affordability legislation proposed in recent years.

Compromise Congressional legislation could dampen the swings of Presidential regulatory policy