Climate Policy
Coverage of Climate Policy in the Nexus archive.
- Deals To Watch As CA Lawmakers Make Final Sprint
California lawmakers are returning to Sacramento for the final month of their legislative session, which ends on Aug. 31. They aim to negotiate deals on climate policy, urban development, wildfires, and other issues with Governor Gavin Newsom and stakeholders. Legislators and Newsom failed to finalize climate funding by the June state budget deadline.
- Gut punch for Gavin Newsom as overwhelming poll shows Californians loathe climate policy
Californians are opposing Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars. A poll shows overwhelming public disapproval of the climate policy.
- We can protect the environment and WA’s pension plans. Here’s how
The article argues that climate policy and pension management can be pursued simultaneously through their respective institutions, emphasizing that protecting the environment and maintaining Washington's pension plans do not require trade-offs.
- EU defangs a key pillar of its climate policy to allow more pollution
The European Union has weakened a key pillar of its climate policy, allowing increased pollution. The updated policy is described as unfavorable for environmental protection.
- Trump’s ‘Unprecedented’ Regulatory Rollbacks Fuel Surge in Protective Climate Lawsuits
President Trump's regulatory rollbacks on climate policy during his second term have led to a surge in lawsuits challenging U.S. federal actions. These legal challenges aim to prevent the removal of existing regulations and protect prior legal achievements in climate policy.
- Protesters in New York face new restrictions under Gov. Hochul
Protesters in New York are facing new restrictions under Gov. Hochul. Activists reported tougher treatment for demonstrations at the Capitol during the recent legislative session.
- Europe’s Climate Leaders
The EU's climate policy rollback creates uncertainty for early adopters of the green transition. The article also highlights AI's potential for efficiency gains with associated costs, and the annual FT-Statista list tracking companies reducing carbon emissions.
- Leading Dem California governor candidate announces massive break with the Left on key policy
A leading California governor candidate, Becerra, has taken a more moderate stance on climate policy, moving away from the Left. This shift reflects growing concerns over affordability in California politics.
- Trudeau's climate policy architects gather as Carney changes course
Justin Trudeau and his former climate change cabinet ministers met at the Rideau Club near Parliament Hill. The gathering occurs as Carney changes course, according to the article title.
- Steve Keen just went viral saying Bitcoin goes to zero. He predicted 2008 and he's no fool. But he's got this wrong.
Steve Keen, a complexity theorist known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, argues Bitcoin will fail due to its energy consumption becoming politically unsustainable. Critics counter that Bitcoin's protocol adjusts to energy costs, reducing consumption, and that renewable energy transitions may provide cheap, abundant power for miners. The article challenges Keen's model by highlighting Bitcoin's adaptability and renewable energy synergies.
- Climate Clamp
The article titled 'Climate Clamp' appears to reference a publication or media entity, likely related to climate policy or environmental regulations, though the content provided is minimal and only includes the 'Mail on Sunday' logo.