Planet Earth Rings in New Year Over 400ppm of Carbon
In the next year or two, we will exceed 400ppm for the entire year.
In the next year or two, we will exceed 400ppm for the entire year.
The goals of cutting emissions 45% are great, but measures only cover new, not existing systems that are causing the problem.
Amendments even include a national Renewable Portfolio Standard.
Bills include attacks on regulation, Wall St reform, social security, and even how the Congressional Budget Office evaluates proposed legislation.
The tour covers eight cities over the next nine days, followed by a march calling for 100% renewable energy.
End oil industry tax breaks has so far gotten the most votes.
$310 billion was invested in 2014, up 16%, buoyed by offshore wind and rooftop solar.
The program covers the 525 largest polluters, about 60% of all emissions.
We're entering a new phase in the climate battle and the fossil fuel industry is losing.
Low gas prices are temporary; a society that values prosperity through health is what we need for the long-term.