Climate Change

"A Quarter of Bangladesh Is Flooded. Millions Have Lost Everything."

"Torrential rains have submerged at least a quarter of Bangladesh, washing away the few things that count as assets for some of the world’s poorest people — their goats and chickens, houses of mud and tin, sacks of rice stored for the lean season." "The country’s latest calamity illustrates a striking inequity of our time: The people least responsible for climate change are among those most hurt by its consequences."

Source: NYTimes, 07/31/2020

"U.S. Appoints Coordinator For Arctic Policy As Mineral Race Heats Up"

"The Trump administration appointed a coordinator for policy in the Arctic on Wednesday, as Washington prepares to compete with Russia and China on resource extraction in a region quickly melting due to climate change."

Source: Reuters, 07/30/2020

"Wide-Ranging Water Infrastructure Bill Easily Passes"

"Legislation authorizing the Army Corps of Engineers to boost the nation’s water infrastructure, protect waterways from emerging contaminants, and bolster coastal shorelines sailed through the House Wednesday."

Source: Bloomberg Environment, 07/30/2020

"Oil and Gas Groups See ‘Some Common Ground’ in Biden Energy Plan"

"Joseph R. Biden Jr. won over environmentalists and liberals when he announced a $2 trillion plan to promote electric vehicles, energy efficiency and other policies intended to address climate change." "Some energy executives are pleased that the former vice president is not calling for a fracking ban and said they could work with him."

Source: NYTimes, 07/30/2020

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