Joe Bidens national climate adviser sees AI as a massive opportunity
Joe Bidens national climate adviser sees AI as a massive opportunity
 / National climate adviser Ali Zaidi is still optimistic a… [+11161 chars]

The Verge spoke with national climate adviser Ali Zaidi about what’s ahead for clean energy technologies as the Biden administration comes to a close.

The Verge

Joe Biden’s national climate adviser sees AI as a ‘massive opportunity’

High winds and lack of rain are the main factors driving the Southern California fires, but climate change is altering the background conditions, increasing the likelihood of these conflagrations, sa… [+3026 chars]

Experts say that rising global temperatures are making wild fires more likely in California.

BBC News

Climate change in dangerous mix stoking California's fires

Trump's day so far: Tea with Biden, a Melania air kiss and the oath of office
President Donald Trump has once again vowed to withdraw the US from the Paris climate agreement, the world's most import… [+4222 chars]

The White House announces a "national energy emergency" to reverse US climate regulations and boost oil and gas.

Trump vows to leave Paris climate agreement and 'drill, baby, drill'

Giorgio Zampaglione loved his two-hour commute from the town of Mount Shasta into the surrounding northern California forests last summer. The way the light filtered through the trees on the morning … [+15462 chars]

Biden's green jobs program was never what it seemed. Now it's shutting down before Trump takes office.

Gizmodo.com

The Quiet Death of Biden’s Climate Corps—and What Comes Next

The planet has moved a major step closer to warming more than 1.5C, new data shows, despite world leaders vowing a decade ago they would try to avoid this.
The European Copernicus climate service, o… [+5540 chars]

Last year was the world's warmest on record, bringing temperatures above a politically symbolic milestone.

2024 first year to pass 1.5C global warming limit

With its sprawling canopy of magnolia, dogwood, southern pine and oak trees, Atlanta is known as the city in the forest. The lush vegetation helps offset the pollution from the commuter traffic as pe… [+16751 chars]

As Trump and his anti-science agenda head for the White House, look to America's city and state leaders to drive climate action and prioritize clean energy.

CNET

For Progress on Climate and Energy in 2025, Think Local

Carmen, her husband and three children were sound asleep in their western North Carolina home when she heard her phone ring that late September morning. It was her brother-in-law alerting the family … [+11655 chars]

Many undocumented people are not eligible for federal financial disaster aid and several remain fearful even when help is offered.

Undocumented people are among most vulnerable to climate-infused disasters

&gt; Politicians defunded actual fire fighting capabilities to shift money to fund DEI initiatives
If you dig deeper you will find the money went o more oil drilling, not DEI.
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Unprecedented January wildfires in Los Angeles signal an emerging pattern of compound climate disasters, as record-breaking Santa Ana winds up to 100 mph combine with the driest start to a winter season in the city's history. 

The Palisades and Eaton fires h…

Slashdot.org

The Los Angeles Wildfires Are Climate Disasters Compounded

This story originally appeared on High Country News and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.
In Southern California, December wildfires are somewhat uncommon but not completely out of the norm… [+2822 chars]

Expect more fires like the fast-moving one in Malibu, scientists say.

Wired

December Wildfires Are Now a Thing

Thursday New York's governor signed new legislation "to hold polluters responsible for the damage done to our environment" by establishing a Climate Superfund that's paid for by big fossil-fuel compa… [+3747 chars]

Thursday New York's governor signed new legislation "to hold polluters responsible for the damage done to our environment" by establishing a Climate Superfund that's paid for by big fossil-fuel companies. 

The money will be used for "climate change adaptatio…

New York Passes Law Making Fossil Fuel Companies Pay $75 Billion for 'Climate Superfund'

President-elect Donald Trump could quickly sign multiple executive orders pushing for more oil and gas production.Scott Olson/Getty Images
<ul><li>Trump is planning executive orders aligned with his… [+6556 chars]

President-elect Trump is gearing up to support the oil and gas industry by directing agencies to unwind climate rules

Business Insider

Here's what Trump could do to boost the oil and gas industry on day one of his new term

America is one of the worlds biggest energy exporters. In terms of energy production and distribution, its a super power. To hear President Trump tell it, the U.S. is weak. So weak hes declared a Nat… [+7516 chars]

In sweeping executive orders, Trump clears the way for incandescent bulbs and powerful toilets while revoking Biden's old orders.

Trump’s New Energy Policy Kills Electric Vehicle Credits, Paves Way for Old Lightbulbs and High-Flow Toilets

The Aqara Panel Hub S1 Plus is a touchscreen smart home controller that can replace an existing light switch. | Image: Aqara

 

 I’m a big fan of different ways to control your smart home outside o… [+5681 chars]

The Panel Hub S1 Plus, Touchscreen Dial V1, and Touchscreen Switch S100 bring new ways to control your smart home.

Aqara’s new seven-inch home control tablet can replace a light switch

Outgoing US President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office one last time on Wednesday night ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.
In his farewell, Biden touted his record of upholding… [+121 chars]

The outgoing US president warned against an oligarchy and power in the hands of the wealthy.

Biden touts record of upholding democracy in farewell speech

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In my job writing about climate change, Ive had the opportunity to visit communities around the world … [+3947 chars]

Perhaps no recent climate-related event better illustrates the myriad ways that climate change will affect the U.S. economy.

Time

How Do You Measure the Economic Toll of the L.A. Wildfires?

Heat pumps are electric appliances that can both heat and cool your home.
Scientists see them as a climate solution because heat pumps reduce planet-heating emissions. They cut pollution from burnin… [+5979 chars]

The Biden administration introduced new consumer tax credits for climate-friendly heat pumps. What does a Trump administration and GOP-led congress mean for that money?

Want government money for a heat pump? Time might be running out

2024 is officially the hottest year ever recorded on Planet Earth, at least while humans have been around, according to the official tallies from meteorological organizations around the world.
The N… [+8305 chars]

The official numbers are in: 2024 is the hottest year on record. Climate change is the main culprit. But there might be something else going on, too.

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