ALEC

Companies Dropping ALEC

The exodus from the corporate lobby group known as the American Legislative Exchange Council (or ALEC) continues, with Rupert Murdoch-owned publisher News Corp. joining oil manufacturer Occidental Petroleum and International Paper as the latest companies to make their split public. Linda Peterson of Occidental said the company was concerned it could be “presumed to share” ALEC’s position on climate change.

More Momentum on Climate Change from the G20 Summit

More Momentum on Climate Change from the G20 Summit

Climate Change Call to Action Issued at Close of G20 This weekend’s G20 Summit capped a week of exciting developments on climate change. The summit concluded with the release of a communique emphasizing G20 countries’ commitment to “strong and effective action to …
China and U.S. Enter Historic Accord on Climate Change

China and U.S. Enter Historic Accord on Climate Change

The new leadership from China is game changing event for international climate cooperation. The U.S. continues progress despite gridlock in Congress. International climate cooperation is working. Quotes from key experts: "Today's announcement is the political breakthrough we've been waiting for.  …
Understanding February’s Temperature Jump

Understanding February’s Temperature Jump

NASA's new data shows that February’s monthly temperature was 1.35°C above the 1951-1980 global average for February, representing the largest departure from the average for any month in recorded history. The jump was both record-breaking and startlingly large. February was …
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 …
Mississippi River

Climate double whammy slams Mississippi River

The strongest El Niño on record and a climate-changed-warmed atmosphere have combined forces to produce a massive storm that caused record-breaking floods in the Midwest during the first week of 2016.

Country Climate Pledges

Country Climate Pledges

These are the intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) that have been officially submitted to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.