Greta at Davos: Fossil Fuel Giants 'Throw People Under The Bus' For Gain
"Greta Thunberg is leading some big names in youth climate action at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland."
Source: Euronews, 01/19/2023
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UT Energy Symposium (Weekly)
The University of Texas at Austin's weekly guest lecture series is free and open to the public, on Tuesdays, 1:30-2:45 p.m. ET, via Zoom or YouTube. Ongoing themes include climate change policy, innovation and diffusion of energy technologies, low-carbon technologies and behavioral aspects of energy consumption.
DEADLINE: Indigenous Community Media Fund
Cultural Survival's funding of US$8,000-$12,000 provides opportunities for Indigenous community radio stations and media outlets to strengthen their broadcast infrastructure and systems while providing training opportunities to their community journalists. Apply by Jan 26, 2025.
DEADLINE: Indigenous Writers in Residence 2023
Cultural Survival's one-year remote program is an opportunity for Indigenous writers based in the US or Canada to continue their writing, share their expertise and experiences, deepen their knowledge on topics important to them and their communities, and gain experience. Annual and monthly stipend. Apply by Feb 6.
"Climate Misinformation ‘Rocket Boosters’ On Musk’s Twitter"
"Search for the word “climate” on Twitter and the first automatic recommendation isn’t “climate crisis” or “climate jobs” or even “climate change” but instead “climate scam.”"
Source: AP, 01/19/2023
As California’s Storms End, Reckoning With Flood Insurance About To Begin
"Just 1.3 percent of homeowners in the state have national flood insurance policies."
Source: Grist, 01/19/2023
"‘It’s Time To Start Suing’: States Tee Up Next WOTUS War"
"Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Wednesday he filed a challenge against the new EPA and Army Corps of Engineers definition of which waterways and wetlands are subject to federal permitting requirements."
Source: E&E News, 01/19/2023
‘Advanced’ Plastic Recycling Is Costly and Polluting: Study
"Industry is pursuing various technologies to help solve the global plastic waste problem, but environmentalists say new recycling techniques only make environmental problems worse."
Source: Inside Climate News, 01/19/2023
DEADLINE: Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference for High School Juniors
High school juniors (class of 2026) with an interest in journalism can apply to attend Freedom Forum's annual event, all expenses paid plus a $1,000 scholarship to the college of their choice. The 2025 conference takes place Jun 22-27 in Washington, DC. Apply by Mar 23.
Granholm Says GOP Bill Would Weaken SPR, Result In Higher Gas Prices
"Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is pushing back on a Republican proposal to put stipulations on withdrawing oil from the country’s strategic reserve, arguing that the measure would curtail the use of a key security tool and drive up prices."
Source: The Hill, 01/19/2023
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