Climate Change

U.S. Carbon Emissions Will Fall Just 4 Percent By 2050: EIA

"U.S. carbon emissions are expected to fall just 4 percent by 2050, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), falling far short of the changes scientists say are necessary to avoid the worst effects of climate change."

Source: The Hill, 01/30/2020

House Dems Unveil $760B Infrastructure Plan With Ambitious Climate Agenda

"House Democratic leaders unveiled the outlines for a $760 billion, five-year infrastructure package on Wednesday — a proposal that includes an ambitious climate agenda but not, so far, many specifics about how to find the money." "The backbone of the plan would be a highway, rail and transit bill, of the kind that Congress enacts typically every four or five years."

Source: Politico, 01/30/2020

Lawsuits Seeking Damages for Climate Change Face Key Legal Challenges

"With a dozen state and local governments in court seeking damages related to climate change from fossil fuel companies, the U.S. Supreme Court may be the final stop for an  industry seeking protection from billion dollar verdicts."

Source: InsideClimate News, 01/29/2020

Enviros Plan Suit On Endangered Species Harm From Bonnet Carre Spillway

"Two environmental groups are threatening to file suit against the Army Corps of Engineers, the Mississippi River Commission and the Interior Department for failing to evaluate the impact of repeatedly opening the Bonnet Carre Spillway."

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune, 01/29/2020

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