Current Event Presentations Flashcards

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American Climate Corps

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A climate jobs training program funded via budgetary allocations. Current status: More than 42,000 signups.

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Gulfport Highway Project

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Highway expansion project between US highway 49 and interstate 10. Project intersects Turkey Creek and Forest Heights (two black neighborhoods). Possible Environmental Justice concerns?

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Twin Metals State Land Lease

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Proposed exploratory drilling on state review. Pollution concerns. Halt on new leases on federal land. Currently still under review by MN’s DNR.

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45v Hydrogen Production Tax Credit

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Gray hydrogen (GHG) vs. Green Hydrogen (No FF’s). Tax credit aims to incentivize clean hydrogen production. IRS has not made a decision.

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Trash Containerization In NY

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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.

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California Climate-Related Disclosure Laws

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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.

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Biden Waives Environmental Laws for Border Wall

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Biden reports administration will waive 26 federal laws in Texas to allow further border wall construction. Potential stalemate due to divided government.

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Colorado River Funding

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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.

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Loss and Damage Fund

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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.

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