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@WorldResources shared
On May 24, 2021
As federal policymakers craft a plan to grow the U.S. economy & address the #ClimateCrisis by rebuilding the country’s #infrastructure, #USCongress has an opportunity to invest in some of the most important natural infrastructure there is: TREES. Read on https://t.co/IktKqdLVM0
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7 Policy Proposals to Restore U.S. Trees: How Do They Compare?

7 Policy Proposals to Restore U.S. Trees: How Do They Compare?

Restoring trees to the landscape is a critical opportunity to remove carbon dioxide at the scale needed to help meet ambitious U.S. climate goals. As Congress determines how to enact ...

@ChristopherNFox shared
On May 20, 2021
RT @CeresNews: Ceres applauds @POTUS' new executive order on climate-related financial risk as a bold, thoughtful and important step toward ensuring that every business across every sector of our economy is adequately preparing for the climate crisis. #CeresAccelerator https://t.co/Q5DxfQ8wvI
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Ceres applauds Biden’s administration executive order on climate change risk

Ceres applauds Biden’s administration executive order on climate change risk

Today’s new executive order by the Biden administration on climate-related f

@MikeBloomberg shared
On May 21, 2021
Risk disclosure is a powerful tool in the climate fight, encouraging people to act & empowering them to make smart decisions. @POTUS' Exec Order for federal action - w/ @ginamccarthy46 & @SecYellen leading the way – is a critical step forward for the U.S. https://t.co/VKkxo0p1X8
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Biden orders federal strategy to curb climate change risk to economy

Biden orders federal strategy to curb climate change risk to economy

The federal government will develop and publish an assessment of its climate change risk exposure to help guide the president's budget projections.

@UCSUSA shared
On May 25, 2021
Have you read through each detail of the Biden administration’s plan to take on climate change? Dr. Rachel Cleetus did, and she has notes. Check out her (mostly positive) review on the latest @GotScienceUCS podcast #ClimateAction. https://t.co/NkEUNxFMsd
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An Analysis of President Biden’s Plan to Combat Climate Change

An Analysis of President Biden’s Plan to Combat Climate Change

Economist Dr. Rachel Cleetus digs into the specifics of the Biden administration’s ambitious climate plan.

@MarcGunther shared
On May 21, 2021
Harvard study: "Solar #geoengineering may be surprisingly effective in alleviating some of the worst impacts of global warming on crops." #climate https://t.co/XZA6G3jymt
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@ChristopherNFox shared
On May 25, 2021
"Fighting global warming means reshaping finance" - "Major banks and asset managers are stepping up #climate finance in response to both investor pressure and expanding market opportunities to commercialize increasingly competitive low-carbon products." https://t.co/kUDjaFGZew
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Fighting global warming means reshaping finance

Fighting global warming means reshaping finance

The world's growing efforts to limit climate change will have far-reaching impacts for financial markets.

@guardianeco shared
On May 24, 2021
‘Living climate change now’: how WA farmers are trying to turn the tide https://t.co/pEQNDeTUlh
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‘Living climate change now’: how WA farmers are trying to turn the tide

‘Living climate change now’: how WA farmers are trying to turn the tide

Agriculture is seen as a key culprit in rising emissions. Some on the land are aiming to lead by example, making their properties carbon neutral

@NASAClimate shared
On May 25, 2021
All hands on deck! NASA’s new Earth System Observatory (read: set of satellite missions) will provide data to help guide efforts related to climate change. Each satellite will be uniquely designed to complement the others, creating a 3D holistic view of 🌎 https://t.co/v3Al2oAOWw
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New NASA Earth System Observatory to Help Address, Mitigate Climate Change

New NASA Earth System Observatory to Help Address, Mitigate Climate Change

NASA will design a new set of Earth-focused missions to guide efforts related to climate change, mitigating disaster, fighting forest fires, and improving real-time agricultural processes.