Judge says upstate NY bitcoin mine can continue to operate despite climate concerns – Gothamist
A judge in the upstate ruled Thursday that a controversial Finger Lakes cryptocurrency mine can continue operating for now, but the fossil fuel-burning operation's days may be numbered. Two years ago, the state Department of Environmental Protection denied an air permit renewal for the mine, called Greenridge Generation. Located on the shores of Seneca Lake, […]
Fossil Fuel Interests Have ‘Co-Opted’ U.N. Climate Summit
A coalition of climate change activists on Friday released a letter to the United Nations calling for a “fundamental review” of the Conference of the Parties (COP) environment conference, saying the Conference of the Parties (COP) is not allowing exchanges of fossil fuel interests. It became a venue to protest against the continued pollution of […]
Almost 500 carbon capture lobbyists granted access to Cop29 climate summit | Cop29
At least 480 lobbyists working on carbon capture and storage (CCS) have been allowed to take part in the United Nations climate change summit, known as Cop29, the Guardian has revealed. This is five more CCS lobbyists than attended last year's climate change consultations, even though the total number of participants was significantly reduced from […]
‘I Press My Own Buttons’: Al Gore Goes On Unhinged Rant During UN Climate Summit
Former Vice President Al Gore railed against “polluters” and called on the public to listen to scientists on climate change in a speech at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. The COP29 summit, which began on Monday, has so far featured speakers proposing taxes on the meat and dairy industries and “climate […]
Climate Doomer Agenda Will Triumph ‘Despite’ Donald Trump
Former US Vice President Al Gore says President Donald Trump's second term in the White House will have little effect on the “momentum” of the globalist climate catastrophe agenda, saying his “despite” I believe it will go forward. President Trump has vowed to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate change agreement for the […]
Cop29 live: call for summits only to be held in countries that support climate action | Cop29
main events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature my colleague Darna Noor has highlighted a new report revealing that at least 1,773 coal, oil and gas lobbyists have been allowed to participate in the United Nations climate change talks in Baku, Azerbaijan. The report raises serious concerns about the […]
Cop summits ‘no longer fit for purpose’, say leading climate policy experts | Cop29
The upcoming United Nations climate summit will only be held in countries that have demonstrated clear support for climate action and have stricter rules against fossil fuel lobbying, according to an influential group of climate policy experts. He says he should. The group includes former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, former Irish President Mary Robinson, […]
Javier Milei Pulls Argentina out of COP29 U.N. Climate Doom Summit
Argentina withdrew its negotiating team from the COP29 climate change summit in Baku, Azerbaijan on Wednesday, the third day of the meeting. “That's true. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has instructed you not to participate in the future. That's all I can tell you.” said Argentina's Environment Undersecretary Ana María Vidal de Lamas is the […]
‘We Became Very Intolerant’ of People Who Differ on Cultural Issues, Guns, Climate
On Wednesday's broadcast of MSNBC's “All In,” Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said Democrats are “different from us on social and cultural issues and difficult topics like gun issues.” He became very intolerant and very critical of people who had ideas.” climate. “And while the party should make economic issues more central while allowing for internal […]
Biden sends out delegation to address national security risks of climate change
The White House has released a fact sheet on the Biden administration's efforts at this week's United Nations Global Climate Change Summit, detailing the work the U.S. delegation will undergo while attending. According to the US delegation, fact sheet, The climate conference in Azerbaijan will focus on three main pillars, one of which is addressing […]