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Curious about the potential risks and benefits of marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR)? Tune in now to learn more from NOAA, DOE, Academia and Industry.

Tuning in…the House Science Committee's energy and environment subcommittees are hosting a joint hearing on “Evaluating the Potential of Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Approaches” today. This topic has been gaining traction across science, industry, and government, with the White House mCDR Fast-Track Action Committee working to develop a plan for a comprehensive federal research strategy. A few key things to know:  🌟Even with steep emissions reductions, all model scenarios limiting warming beneath 2℃ by 2100 require some form of carbon dioxide removal–and the ocean may have a role to play. 🌟To date, no mCDR approach has been validated or proven to be safe, effective, and ethical to operate at a scale needed to meet global climate goals. Multiple approaches, with many projects operating at different locations, may be necessary to meet carbon drawdown needs. 🌟No industry specific legislation, regulations, or legally binding agreements exist to govern mCDR field research. Given some of the very big unknowns here, it is CRITICAL that we approach this emerging field with “smart from the start” strategies that safeguard marine resources and provide opportunities for robust and ongoing consultation, education, and engagement with communities. Looking forward to learning more from NOAA, DOE, and others as they discuss some of these issues.  #OceanClimateAction

These findings from a NYSERDA study paint a stark picture: temperatures in Dutchess and Putnam counties could surge by 4.1 to 10 degrees by the 2080s, with more extreme weather events on the horizon. Climate change isn't a distant threat—it's here, affecting our communities now. But amidst the challenges, there's hope. The report calls for urgent action to reduce emissions and adapt to the changes ahead. It's a reminder that we have the power to shape our future. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJxCsjge #ClimateAction #Sustainability #NYSERDA #HudsonValley #ActNow 🌱

We are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting clean economic growth and addressing the climate and nature-related challenges communities are facing. In support of these commitments, we recently launched the Cabinet Directive on Strategic Environmental and Economic Assessment (SEEA) which will replace the Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals. This Cabinet Directive focuses on the potential environmental and economic considerations of federal government decisions, with a special focus on climate change and biodiversity. Learn more about the objectives of the Directive: https://ow.ly/1ag250SkhGp

Very happy to share our latest publication in Environmental Research Letters, "Soil management practices can contribute to net carbon neutrality in California." 🌍📉 To stabilize the climate, we must reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) into land or ocean systems. Using an advanced version of the CALAND model, we examine the climate change mitigation potential of California-field-tested soil conservation practices—such as composting, reduced tillage, and cover cropping—and enhanced silicate rock weathering (EW) in California's croplands and rangelands, within the context the state's 2045 carbon neutrality goal. Key findings: 🌿 Implementing soil conservation practices on private cultivated land and rangelands can significantly contribute to the emissions reduction needed to meet the 2045 net neutrality goal. 🪨 Including EW as an intervention further increases these contributions, though uncertainties remain about its mechanistic efficacy, such as rock dissolution rates and environmental controls on the weathering products. These need to be further quantified through additional field research to improve understanding of the technological efficacy of this approach. Our research underscores the importance of the magnitude of implementation area of soil-based climate solutions and highlights the promising role of EW in achieving California's climate targets. 📄 Full article here: https://bit.ly/454MxNJ #ClimateChange #ClimateSolutions #CarbonSequestration #GHGReduction #EnhancedWeathering #CALAND

Topics covered here: electric vehicles, environmental justice, the endangered species act, and more. https://lnkd.in/e6zkcPrK

Environmental Risk — Save Our Planet⚠️⛔️⚠️ Inside Climate News Weekly - The USA Environmental Protection Agency has formally denied Alabama’s plan to allow Alabama Power and other utilities to continue storing toxic coal ash in unlined pits at sites across the state. The decision, formalized Thursday, is the culmination of months of back-and-forth between state and federal environmental regulators over coal ash storage sites. Environmental organizations have applauded the denial, arguing that Alabama’s plans were not protective of citizens or the environment. In a statement issued after the EPA announced its decision, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management said it was disappointed and would appeal. The EPA first announced a proposed denial of Alabama’s coal ash disposal plan last August, saying it did little to protect humans and the environment. The decision marked EPA’s first-ever denial of such a state plan. More of our coverage of the biggest story on the planet: Backed by federal funding, MIT spinoff Electrified Thermal Solutions says its electrically conductive bricks can replace fossil fuels. An international tribunal said on Tuesday that countries have binding legal obligations to prevent greenhouse gases from harming the world’s oceans in a landmark opinion that experts say could strengthen climate-vulnerable countries’ efforts to hold major polluters accountable and drive action to fight climate change. Dominion Energy, Virginia’s largest utility, says new natural gas plants will be needed to meet rising electricity demand from data centers, while the state studies how this booming sector will impact Virginia’s transition to renewable energy. https://lnkd.in/gY8Ay9M2

New research in collaboration with the International Fugitive Emissions Abatement Association finds that methane emissions from slurry stores may be up to five times greater than previously thought. 🚜 Professor Neil Ward of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research and the School of Environmental Sciences said: “If emissions are significantly under-estimated, this means that priorities around mitigation options might be distorted. This research represents an urgent call for action to better understand methane emissions.” To find out more: https://lnkd.in/eeJqgArR    Or to learn more directly from Professor Neil Ward: https://lnkd.in/ehZUt4gR ClimateUEA #ThisIsUEA #ClimateResearch #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalResearch #AcademicExpert 

A new study published in IOP Publishing’s journal Environmental Research: Energy shows why new safeguards adopted by the US Treasury Department will not only avoid climate impacts but also save up to $1 trillion in taxpayers’ money... #CleanEnergy #TaxCredit #ClimateChange #Sustainability #GreenEconomy

The process of addressing climate change is intricately linked to stability at both the state and societal levels. Without such stability, discussions about options for mitigating the harmful effects of climate change become futile. Instability creates a hostile environment that impedes the pursuit of any solution to any problem. Acts, rules, laws, policies, or strategies aimed at tackling climate change or preserving natural resources are rendered ineffective in the absence of stability. Therefore, stability serves as a foundational prerequisite for meaningful progress in addressing climate change and environmental conservation.