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November 2, 2024

Impact & Adaptation

NACFE
Electric Truck Efficiency Depends on the Driver
The importance of training electric truck drivers accustomed to diesel systems was a focus of the last webinar hosted by NACFE and RMI.
PlaneMad, CC BY-3.0, via Wikimedia
Global Warming Delaying Rainy Seasons, Study Shows
Global warming has delayed tropical monsoon seasons by four days, which affects agriculture in India, Africa and other regions, a new study shows.
City and County of Honolulu
Trees, Composting Key to Capturing CO2, Hawaii Task Force Hears
Hawaii's GHG Sequestration Task Force met with state and nonprofit organizations to discuss how their projects fit into the state's sustainability plan.
Upper Colorado River Commission
Feds Invoke First-ever Colorado River Water Restrictions
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has for the first time declared a water shortage for Lake Mead in response to a historic Colorado River Basin drought.
Washington Dept. of Ecology
Drought Catches Wash. Officials Off Guard
Washington officials are moving to respond to the state's extreme drought after admitting they were taken by surprise by how quickly it developed.
Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing
Vermont Climate Council Puts Clean Heat Standard on the Table
The Vermont Climate Council heard recommendations on how to reduce emissions for the electricity, thermal and transportation sectors.
City of New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell
$536M in Pandemic Aid Tagged for Climate, Energy Across New England
Vermont and Maine will put $136 million in federal aid into climate and energy initiatives; Massachusetts is looking to spend $400 million on those sectors.
Shutterstock
New Jersey Cuts Permitting Obstacles for EV Charging Stations
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed two bills designed to make it easier to set up electric vehicle charging stations in the state.
CARB
Land Policy Taking Bigger Role in California Climate Efforts
California's efforts to boost the role that natural and working lands play in the state’s climate strategy are gaining momentum as officials draft strategic plans.
dronepicr, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Overheard at Hawaii Environmental Council Forum
Hawaii's Environmental Council forum brought together state experts to speak about the impact of climate change on the state and the world at large.

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