Climate Change in the Context of International Women’s Day 2016

Climate Change in the Context of International Women’s Day 2016

International Women’s Day, which takes place annually on March 8, celebrates women for their economic, political and social achievements. At the same time, the day provides a moment to spotlight the issues affecting women around the world and the action …
Financial Markets Poised for Post-Paris Shift

Financial Markets Poised for Post-Paris Shift

Following the adoption of the Paris Agreement, financial analysts advised clients about the long-term signal that the agreement’s provisions sent to the markets.

Emissions

Emissions Trading

The United States and Europe are leaders in regional and multinational cap and trade programs, and both are poised to expand their current markets. China recently implemented a series of regional cap and trade programs that have come online in …
Rule

Nationwide, Editorial Boards Weigh In on Climate Rule

Following President Obama’s announcement of his landmark climate change regulations, many of the nation’s news outlets have weighed in on the Clean Power Plan. From Des Moines to New York City, editorial boards at news publications large and small have …
Statements in Support

Statements in Support of the US INDC

Experts on climate change policy speak in support of the US contribution to the UNFCCC process and the Paris Agreement.

Peru

UNFCCC COP 20 Meeting in Peru

Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) are gathering in Lima, Peru to lay the foundation for the for the global climate deal that will be finalized in Paris next year.

The Green Climate Fund

The Green Climate Fund

At the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties in Copenhagen in 2009, developed countries agreed to mobilize from public and private sources a combined $100 billion annually by 2020 to help poor countries reduce emissions and cope with climate change.

Climate Change

The Candidate’s Guide to Climate Change

Climate change is no longer a niche political issue. Recent events such as the drought in California and Superstorm Sandy have brought extreme weather to the forefront, and people are searching for information on climate and weather connections. Voters, reporters and debate moderators are increasingly asking questions about climate change.

Photo of three mascots skiing at the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia

Snow in Sochi

Above-average temperatures in Sochi are causing delays, injuries, and more at Olympic skiing and snowboarding events.

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Beyond Toxics

Beyond Toxics is fighting the fracking industry, educating Lane County residents on climate and fossil fuels, and advocating for renewable energy projects.

Finance Media Monitor | 10.24.23

SPOTLIGHT The climate crisis costs the world $391 million per day, according to a new study, and almost two-thirds of the costs come from human loss of life. This hefty price tag is attributed to climate change-induced wildfires, heatwaves, droughts, and other extreme events, …

Finance Media Monitor | 10.13.23

SPOTLIGHT It’s Friday the thirteenth and California’s pension funds’ scary Big Oil investments just got exposed. After launching one of the most prominent lawsuits against Big Oil in the nation, joining international calls to end fossil fuels, and passing global-leading climate financial risk and emissions disclosure requirements, new analysis by …

Finance Media Monitor | 9.20.23

  SPOTLIGHT Skyrocketing property insurance premiums burden Americans across the country, yet a new report says premiums aren’t rising fast enough to accurately reflect climate risk. An estimated 39 million US homes are insured at suppressed prices compared to actual climate risk, and nearly 6.8 million of those …