#Europe faces a #dilemma between competing in the #AIrace and maintaining its #climategoals. While the EU is praised for its #environmentalpolicies, critics argue they hinder #business and push #tech companies to other regions. The increasing energy demands of AI infrastructure, coupled with…

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Several industries support the latest move, including farming groups, oil drillers, chemical manufacturers, home builders, and real estate developers. Finalising the three proposals could take up to two years.
#ClimatePolicy
#EndangeredSpecies
#EnvironmentalPolicies
#TrumpAdministration

Soren Stevenson has won his election for Minneapolis City Council!

We're excited to continue building Minneapolis' strong climate leadership in collaboration with Councilor-elect Stevenson!

#climatevictory #sustainability #environmentalpolicies #citycouncil #generalelection

Dionne Foster is officially a Seattle
City Council member! 🎊💚🌧️

We're proud to have endorsed her and look forward to the climate-forward policies she'll champion in Seattle with our support! 🌱🗳️🌎

#climatevictory #sustainability #environmentalpolicies #citycouncil #generalelection #seattle

Chris Conway has officially won his seat on Fort Collins City Council! 🥳🌟🌱

We can't wait to work with Chris to advance ambitious climate policies in Fort Collins! 🗳️💛🌎

#climatevictory #sustainability #environmentalpolicies #citycouncil #generalelection #fortcollins

Miranda Schubert has won her election in #TucsonAZ! 🎉💜🌵

We can't wait to collaborate with Miranda to advance bold climate action in Tuscon! 🌱🗳️🌞

#climatevictory #sustainability #environmentalpolicies #citycouncil #generalelection #tucson

#Murica demands #control of #Canadian #ports:

#Canada: “a vast supply ready to be tapped”
#water, #Rivers #Lakes
#ColumbiaRiver
#ColumbiaRiverTreaty
#Flood #hydroelectricity

🍁 #CANpoli 🍁 #CDNpoli 🍁
#CanadaSky 🌌 #Canadiana

#WaterSovereignty
#FirstNations #EnvironmentalPolicies
#Commodification

Guam EPA Board Adjourns Meeting Due to Lack of Quorum Guam EPA board adjourns regular meeting and reschedules for October 2

The Guam EPA Board's recent meeting was abruptly adjourned due to a lack of quorum, raising concerns about future environmental policy discussions.

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#US #CitizenPortal #PublicParticipation #EnvironmentalPolicies #CommunityEngagement #GuamEnvironmental

NJ Governor Murphy Enacts Climate Legislation Amidst Legal Challenges and Public Disagreement New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently signed a series of climate-focused bills into law, marking a significant step towards addressing the state's environmental challenges. However, the move has been met with resistance from some quarters, including ongoing legal disputes and public disagreement over the specifics of the legislation, raising questions about the extent to which political tensions influenced its passage and what this may mean for the state's future environmental policies.

NJ Governor Murphy Enacts Climate Legislation Amidst Legal Challenges and Public Disagreement #PJM #ClimateLegislation #NewJersey #GovernorMurphy #EnvironmentalPolicies #Politics

Their problem is that they won’t be allowed to dump the toxic waste ☠️ into the waterways and poison Earth, if they’re obligated to ensure clean drinking water. 🌎

… scrapping all federal #EnvironmentalPolicies and legislation that “undermine competitiveness, and delay project development.”

Alberta & Ontario premiers are Aiming to scrap all federal #EnvironmentalPolicies & legislation that “undermine competitiveness, and delay project development.” 😡

They’re quite worried that providing clean drinking water to #FirstNation communities will get in the way of lining their pockets💰💰💰

Sustainability studies is an #academicDiscipline that examines #sustainability through an #interdisciplinary lens. Programs may include instruction in #sustainableDevelopment, #geography, #agriculture, #environmentalPolicies, #ethics, #ecology, #landscapeArchitecture, #urbanPlanning.

Commissioner Raider highlights issues with Southwest Washington Clean Air proposals Commissioner Raider expresses concerns about initial proposals from Southwest Washington Clean Air.

Cowlitz County Commissioners are wrestling with leadership challenges and ominous environmental proposals that could reshape our community's future.

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#CowlitzCounty #WA #EffectiveGovernance #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalPolicies #LeadershipDynamics

California's electricity future is facing significant changes following the California State Senate’s passage of a bill establishing a regional electricity market spanning the Western United States. California's electricity future is facing significant changes following the California State Senate’s passage of SB 540, a bill establishing a regional electricity market spanning the Western United States. Consumer Watchdog, a prominent consumer advocacy group, has issued a press release highlighting concerns surrounding this legislation, sparking debate and drawing criticism from environmental and consumer protection organizations. While proponents argue the bill will enhance efficiency and lower costs, opponents fear detrimental impacts on California consumers and the state's environmental policies. A central concern revolves around the repeal of Public Utilities Code Section 345, which currently mandates maximizing electricity supply and minimizing prices. Opponents warn that removing this safeguard opens the door to potential price manipulation and price gouging by electricity suppliers. Furthermore, the bill grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), currently influenced by the Trump administration, the authority to potentially invalidate existing California environmental regulations related to electricity generation. This shift diminishes California's autonomy over its power grid management and introduces a level of federal oversight previously unheard of. The bill could result in a loss of California's influence over the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), traditionally managed through state-appointed board members. Consumer Watchdog emphasizes the potential for federal overreach, suggesting the U.S. Attorney General could utilize legal arguments like “federal preemption” and the “Dormant Commerce Clause” to challenge California’s energy policies. Critically, attempts to include amendments prioritizing transparency and cost minimization were removed during the Appropriations Committee review, raising suspicions of political pressure expediting the bill’s passage. Past failures of similar regional electricity markets elsewhere further fuel concerns about potential exploitation. The political context is deeply intertwined with the Trump administration’s well-documented opposition to California’s environmental policies. This legislation is seen as a direct challenge to California’s climate change efforts. The bill’s supporters are likely to be energy traders, brokers, and suppliers poised to benefit from the restructured market. Opposition groups, including TURN, the Center for Biological Diversity, Food & Water Watch, and numerous others, are actively raising awareness about the potential consequences. The potential repercussions of SB 540 are far-reaching. Californians could face higher electricity prices, California's climate change goals could be undermined, and the state becomes more vulnerable to market manipulation. The bill also poses a risk of eroding state sovereignty and almost certainly will trigger a series of legal challenges. Acronyms: SB 540 (California State Senate Bill 540), CAISO (California Independent System Operator), FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission), TURN (The Utility Reform Network).

California's electricity future is facing significant changes following the California State Senate’s passage of a bill establishing a regional electricity market spanning the Western United States. #CAISO #California
#ElectricityMarket
#EnvironmentalPolicies
#RegulatoryChanges
#TrumpAdministration

Very proud that Prof. Mari Rosa Ballardini,
mentioned my Doctoral thesis pluralistic Environmental #Values framework

at the #Sustainability #SSD2024 Conf. claiming the we need a #plurality of #values at the basis of the European #Environmentalpolicies not only based on economic (monistic) values

New post on our blog - Check out @jfgmoulton latest blog where he examines if the Conservative government's "Green Day" is a true turning point for environmental policies. #Conservatives #GreenDay #EnvironmentalPolicies #BlogPost"