John Upton, Author at Renew Economy

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Policy & Planning

Rising seas spark tobacco-style lawsuits in California
The suits point to indisputable climate science and decades of industry efforts to mar that science. Experts likened the legal complaints to those brought against the tobacco industry in decades past, which succeeded by alleging the use of anti-science tactics to mask the dangers of their products.
John Upton

Jul 20, 2017

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Electric Vehicles

Electric cars becoming popular as the grid gets greener
With the rising number of plug-in models available in the U.S., many at increasingly affordable prices, the climate benefits of electric cars are growing.
John Upton

May 25, 2017

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Conservatives push carbon tax to address climate crisis
A group of prominent US Republicans has proposed a carbon tax that pays cash dividends to Americans.
John Upton

Feb 9, 2017

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Other Good Stuff

Trump White House distorts energy impacts on wages on first day
Trump administration’s first statement on energy, used to justify the elimination of environmental rules, was a distortion.
John Upton

Jan 23, 2017

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The climate impacts of Trump’s ExxonMobil pick for chief diplomat
President-elect Trump on rounds out a potential dream team of anti-environment cabinet members with the chief executive officer of ExxonMobil.
John Upton

Dec 14, 2016

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Policy & Planning

Supermoon floods warn of crisis facing Donald Trump
Donald Trump is preparing to lead America during a perilous period for the 130 million residents of its coastal counties.
John Upton

Nov 18, 2016

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Policy & Planning

‘Critical Moment’ as UN climate talks resume
Success in Marrakesh will be difficult, as grunt work on rulemaking replaces the diplomatic showmanship of last year’s Paris climate talks.
John Upton

Nov 8, 2016

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Policy & Planning

How California passed the most ambitious climate change rules
The state’s new climate goals are far more ambitious than those of the US overall, and they’re in line with ambitions in Europe.
John Upton

Aug 26, 2016

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Clouds doing less than thought to slow global warming, study finds
To some, clouds resemble bunnies, but when scientists used NASA data to peer into clouds, what they saw resembled a hazard sign warning of a fast-deteriorating climate ahead.
John Upton

Apr 8, 2016

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Antarctica at risk of runaway melting, scientists discover
The world’s greatest reservoir of ice is verging on a breakdown that could push seas to heights not experienced since prehistoric times.
John Upton

Apr 1, 2016

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How the world has changed since Paris climate pact
National leaders have yet to sign a new United Nations climate pact, but developments during the three months since the Paris Agreement was finalized have been feverish.
John Upton

Mar 17, 2016

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US, Canada climate pact targets methane, aviation, trucks, HFCs
Three months after the world united on climate action in Paris, the US and Canada have announced a bilateral climate agreement.
John Upton

Mar 11, 2016

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