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It touches all of us in many ways, from the air we breathe to the extreme weather we are increasingly experiencing. If unchecked, it will ultimately end human civilization.

We have no choice but to address it. Each of us can take actions to do so, in small and big ways. It helps to start by learning about it. Thinking about it. Exploring what seems most provocative.

So that we can decide what actions we will personally take to make a difference. There are so many choices: electrifying our cars and/or our homes; reducing our consumption of everything, particularly meat and plastics; planting trees; divesting from fossil fuels; composting our food scraps, becoming politically involved. Spending some time on this site is a beginning.

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THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT OF 2022

On Sunday, August 7, 2022 the Senate – (significantly watered down from the original Build Back Better bill in order to capture the votes of two recalcitrant democrats, Joe Manchin and Krysten Lee Sinema) passed the biggest climate bill the US has ever seen. On Friday, August 12, the House followed and sent the bill for signature to President Joe Biden. On Monday, August 16, 2022 the President signed it, handing the pen to Senator Manchin after completion. Not one Republican voted for it.

Biden signs expansive health, climate and tax law

By Jim Tankersley

President Biden on Tuesday signed a long-awaited bill meant to reduce health costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and raise taxes on corporations and wealthy investors, capping more than a year…

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EIA: U.S. carbon emissions set to drop, but miss Biden goals

By Zack Colman 03/20/23

U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are expected to drop sharply by the end of the decade but are likely to fall short of President Joe Biden’s goals for the power sector,…

Analysis: US grid could be 90% carbon-free by 2030 with IRA tax credits

By Zack Budryk 03/16/23

Under the provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, the American electrical grid could achieve up to 90 percent of its electricity without carbon emissions by 2030, according to an analysis…

We have devoted a section to the IRA here. There is no other source as all-encompassing on the web.

CCR ORIGINAL

The Inflation Reduction Act is a New Lease on U.S. Climate Policy: Let’s Not Screw It Up

Joel Stronberg, Esq.
By Joel Stronberg, Esq. and 10/08/22
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA or Act) is the most comprehensive climate-related legislation in U.S. history. The Act invests $369 billion dollars for climate and clean energy measures. It also provides billions of dollars to expand low-income health care subsidies and limits drug costs for seniors. The bill rises to…
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UN 2023 Water Conference

Date: 22 – 24 March 2023

Time: 09:00 – 20:00

Location: New York, NY

Today, 40 per cent of the world’s population is affected by water scarcity. The United Nations, with support from the Governments of Tajikistan and the Netherlands, will host the UN 2023 Water Conference. The Conference will be a once-in-a-generation opportunity to raise awareness, define a roadmap and advance the water agenda.

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Green Philly Symposium 2023

Date: 23 March 2023

Time: 6:00 PM – 2:30 AM IST

Join Green Philly for our 3rd annual virtual symposium “Moving Forward”, focusing on building a sustainable and equitable Philadelphia.

Learn from innovative experts and problem solvers during panels, lightning sessions, and keynotes, meet local organizations to learn about how to support and get involved, and network with fellow like-minded individuals.

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