Industry Thrilled That Supreme Court Will Hear Case Against EPA
The Supreme Court will hear the case against EPA's rules on new power plants in an industry attempt to establish over-reach.
Climate Change
Youth Appeal to Alaska's Supreme Court to Force Climate Action
Teenagers are taking states across the US to court for inaction on climate change.
Risky Business Addresses Economic Costs of Climate Change
NYC Mayor Bloomberg, former Treasury Secretary Paulson and former hedge fund manager, Tom Steyer, form Risky Business to get industry on board.
US, Japan Sign Organic Products Trade Agreement
Japan is the latest country to sign an organic trade agreement with the US, and the first in Asia. As of January 1, 2014 certified organic products can move freely between the US and Japan, growing markets, organic jobs across the supply chain and organic farming acreage in both countries. It makes it much easier and cheaper for organic producers to export – it relieves them from having to get organic certification separately in both countries while ensuring the organic integrity of products. The result is higher profits for producers and lower retail prices. Green tea, sake and mushrooms are currently the most popular organic exports from Japan to the US, according to the USDA. The US exports $80 million worth of organic products to Japan each year – much more than it imports. US organic exports to Japan include soybeans, cauliflower, nuts and processed products such as frozen meals. USDA estimates this agreement could more than triple those sales to $250 million a year over the next 10 years, reports Associated Press. Equivalency agreements are signed after assessments conclude that both countries have “equivalent” programs for organic certification in terms of what it takes to get certified, managed and enforced. Although programs may not be identical, they achieve the same objectives and maintain the high-quality standards important to the integrity of both programs. Under the agreement, Japan’s Ministry […]
IPCC Releases Climate Research Update: Warming is Unequivocal
And human influence on the climate system is clear.
50 of the World's 500 Biggest Companies Undermine Progress on Climate Change
Among these companies are those that tout their progress, including Walmart and Federal Express.
Environmental Justice Groups Implore Labor to Join on Climate Change
As the EPA gave out 2013 environmental justice grants, 60 groups sent a letter to the AFL-CIO, imploring labor to get involved on climate change.
Creative Resiliency Plan Transforms New Orleans Into City of Canals, Like Amsterdam
A resiliency plan for New Orleans transfers resources traditionally spent to fight flooding to create natural waterways that provide economic benefits as well as long term protection.
Australia Turns Back the Clock on Historic Carbon Tax, Cap-and-Trade
The new prime minister's first piece of legislation will repeal the price on carbon.
Women Leaders Converge to Address Climate Change
Women leaders from around the world are about to hold their first international summit on climate change, and Pacific Nations issue a climate declaration.
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