Climate Change

Companies See Climate Change Hitting Their Bottom Lines in Next 5 Years

"Many of the world’s biggest companies, from Silicon Valley tech firms to large European banks, are bracing for the prospect that climate change could substantially affect their bottom lines within the next five years, according to a new analysis of corporate disclosures."

Source: NY Times, 06/04/2019

"U.S. Congress Passes $19.1 Billion Disaster Aid Bill, Sends To Trump"

"The U.S. Congress on Monday approved legislation providing $19.1 billion in emergency funding for disaster recovery efforts throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico, sending it to President Donald Trump to sign into law."

Source: Reuters, 06/04/2019

"Biden Issues Climate Plan That Aims Well Beyond Obama’s Goal"

"Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., who has faced criticism from Democratic presidential rivals about his commitment to combating climate change, on Tuesday unveiled a plan centered on reinstating the climate policies of the Obama administration — but he included some unexpected proposals that would push significantly beyond what the previous White House achieved."

Source: NY Times, 06/04/2019

Extreme Weather Is Pummeling The Midwest; Farmers Are In Deep Trouble

"In Kendell Culp’s corner of northwest Indiana, relentless rain began falling on his farm months ago, saturating the ground his family has nurtured for generations and delaying the start of their planting season by more than a week."

Source: Washington Post, 06/03/2019

Ohio’s Nuclear Bailout Plan Balloons to Embrace Coal, Crimp Renewables

"While other states are embracing renewable energy, Ohio is heading in the opposite direction. A bill passed this week by the Ohio House would subsidize nuclear and coal power while cutting state support for renewable energy and energy efficiency, with the utilities' customers footing the bill."

Source: InsideClimate News, 06/03/2019

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