Latest UN Climate Report Delivers ‘Another Thundering Wake-Up Call’

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Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/10/26/latest-un-climate-report-delivers-another-thundering-wake-call “Climate change is no longer a future problem. It is a now problem,” said the UNEP executive director. “The clock is ticking loudly.” JESSICA CORBETT October 26, 2021 Countries’ current climate pledges put the world “on track for … Continued

Humanity ‘Way Off Track’: WMO Says Atmospheric Carbon at Level Unseen in 3 Million Years

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Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/10/25/humanity-way-track-wmo-says-atmospheric-carbon-level-unseen-3-million-years The new report has “a stark, scientific message for climate change negotiators at COP 26,” said the head of the World Meteorological Organization. ANDREA GERMANOS October 25, 2021 Carbon dioxide concentrations reached a new record high in 2020, … Continued

Tell Our PA Legislators to Oppose Attack on PA Rivers and Streams

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From PennEnvironment (http://www.pennenvironment.org): Pennsylvania is blessed with beautiful streams that crisscross our communities and are an incredible part of the Keystone State’s great outdoors. But these beloved natural waterways may be at risk. Legislation moving through the Pennsylvania General Assembly would … Continued

Congress Closing In on Build Back Better Deal—Send a Message to Congress Today

From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Congress is on the verge of reaching a deal on the comprehensive Build Back Better investment agenda that, when passed, will invest in our families, communities and future on a scale not seen … Continued

Tell Our Senators That Renewable Energy Is Essential for a Safe Climate

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From Interfaith Power and Light (http://interfaithpowerandlight.org): The “Build Back Better” reconciliation bill is our last best chance to secure investments in clean energy, climate justice, and clean vehicles in time to avoid catastrophic climate change. But according to recent news … Continued

Tell PA Legislators to Stop Attempts to Block Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

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From the Clean Air Council (http://www.cleanair.org/): Pennsylvania is poised to take a historic step to reduce carbon pollution from fossil power plants by participating in a market-based program called the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). For over a decade, in … Continued