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Laura E England
@lauraengland.bsky.social
ecologist, educator, changemaker
This could be a make-or-break moment for climate policy in the US! Tell the EPA to protect people, not polluters by upholding the regulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Link in comments for more info. They need to hear by Sept. 22nd from people all over the country. www.epa.gov/regulations-...
Proposed Rule: Reconsideration of 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards | US EPA
The proposed rule on the reconsideration of the greenhouse gas endangerment finding and motor vehicle rule
www.epa.gov
September 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
From the former insurance commissioner of California: "If we don’t hold fossil fuel companies accountable for the giant costs they inflict on society, insurance as we know it will be just one of the mounting casualties."
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/o...
Opinion | Oil and Gas Companies Should Pay for the Los Angeles Fires
It’s time to require these companies to compensate communities, homeowners, businesses and even insurers for the losses.
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Climate disaster slammed western NC 4 months ago and the recovery will be long. So many Helene heroes in our community. We'll spotlight a few of them on Monday night... join us!
January 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Good news. NC and Los Angeles should file lawsuits over the costs of devastation from the recent climate disasters, hurricane Helene and fires. apnews.com/article/supr...
Supreme Court declines to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
The Supreme Court is declining to hear an appeal from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change.
apnews.com
January 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Signs of Hurricane Helene's impact in Western NC are still everywhere two months later. This picnic table in the Watauga River captures it: we're ready to set the table, but still halfway under water. Please don't forget about Western NC... keep supporting our local nonprofits and businesses!
November 25, 2024 at 12:15 AM