Current Event Presentations Flashcards
American Climate Corps
A climate jobs training program funded via budgetary allocations. Current status: More than 42,000 signups.
Gulfport Highway Project
Highway expansion project between US highway 49 and interstate 10. Project intersects Turkey Creek and Forest Heights (two black neighborhoods). Possible Environmental Justice concerns?
Twin Metals State Land Lease
Proposed exploratory drilling on state review. Pollution concerns. Halt on new leases on federal land. Currently still under review by MN’s DNR.
45v Hydrogen Production Tax Credit
Gray hydrogen (GHG) vs. Green Hydrogen (No FF’s). Tax credit aims to incentivize clean hydrogen production. IRS has not made a decision.
Trash Containerization In NY
Change the storage of waste in sealed, rodent-proof receptacles. A focus on improving MSW collection and transportation, not disposal. There was a pilot project in Manhattan community board 09.
California Climate-Related Disclosure Laws
Scope 3 emissions: Indirect emissions produced through the supply chain. Goal is to expand disclosure into scope 3 emissions, not just scope 1 or 2. Governor signed it into law.
Biden Waives Environmental Laws for Border Wall
Biden reports administration will waive 26 federal laws in Texas to allow further border wall construction. Potential stalemate due to divided government.
Colorado River Funding
Water shortage in Colorado River and Lake Mead. Compensate AZ farmers to voluntarily cut water usage from Colorado River. Agreements to conserve more water in Lake Mead.
Loss and Damage Fund
High-polluting countries provide financial compensation for poorer or developing countries to help them face current and future impacts of climate change. World Bank chose as holder for the funds.