Hochul mandates fossil fuel companies to pay billions for contributions to climate change Leave a Comment | Climate News | Dhrona Susan Watts/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law on Thursday that requires fossil fuel companies to pay billions for their role in the climate crisis. The move makes New York the second state in the U.S. … Hochul mandates fossil fuel companies to pay billions for contributions to climate change Read More »
New York to charge fossil fuel companies for damage from climate change Leave a Comment | Climate News | Dhrona ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Large fossil fuel companies would have to pay fees to help New York fight the effects of climate change under a bill signed Thursday by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The new law requires companies responsible for substantial … New York to charge fossil fuel companies for damage from climate change Read More »
Leave a reply Leave a Comment | Climate News | Dhrona By Izzy Ross, Interlochen Public Radio This coverage is made possible through a partnership with IPR and Grist , a nonprofit independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. Walking between rows of dormant … Leave a reply Read More »
More hurricanes are slamming the Gulf Coast. Is this the new normal? Leave a Comment | Climate News | Dhrona Since the turn of the century, major hurricanes hitting the U.S. have had one key feature in common. Location. The Gulf of Mexico coastline transformed into a bullseye for major storms, which have taken aim from Corpus Christi, Texas, to … More hurricanes are slamming the Gulf Coast. Is this the new normal? Read More »
Is it right to cut Afghanistan off from global climate funding over Taliban’s rights record? Leave a Comment | Climate News | Dhrona Taliban say access to climate funds is the right of their people. But experts tell Stuti Mishra that giving them a seat at the table might be seen as legitimising their human rights abuse The Taliban ’s demand for access … Is it right to cut Afghanistan off from global climate funding over Taliban’s rights record? Read More »
A small NC town has filed a climate change lawsuit against Duke Energy. Here’s why. Leave a Comment | Climate News | Dhrona Carrboro is accusing Duke of deceiving the public about climate change and failing to curb its greenhouse gas emissions even though the company knew the long-term risk and impact of not doing so USA TODAY NETWORK Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee … A small NC town has filed a climate change lawsuit against Duke Energy. Here’s why. Read More »
Climate change could create millions of climate migrants by 2050 Leave a Comment | Climate News | Dhrona Photo of a protest sign that says climate change = more climate refugees Transcript: As seas rise along the coast of Bangladesh, salt water is seeping into farmland, destroying soil fertility. So some farmers and families are moving to the … Climate change could create millions of climate migrants by 2050 Read More »
Hurricanes and Climate Change Leave a Comment | Climate News | Dhrona Colby Lazcano discusses the environmental implications of the chaotic UK weather 2nd Year Undergraduate – BSc Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery Images by NOAA On October the 9th, Hurricane Milton reached Florida after travelling from the Gulf of … Hurricanes and Climate Change Read More »
The most important and shocking climate stories of 2024 Leave a Comment | Climate News | Dhrona A polar bear (Ursus maritimus) stands on melting sea ice at sunset near Harbour Islands in Canada. This year, Earth sent clear signals that its climate is warming and tipping into unknown territory. From a deadly sea of mud that … The most important and shocking climate stories of 2024 Read More »
UK gambling with climate targets over carbon capture, say campaigners Leave a Comment | Climate News | Dhrona The IPCC is examing the argument that carbon savings from wood pellets should go to the country where the wood was grown, not where it was burned. Potential IPCC rule changes could award planned carbon savings from burning US wood … UK gambling with climate targets over carbon capture, say campaigners Read More »