Tag: climate-change
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Enviro Law in Ontario: Challenges, Opportunities
Environmental Law Challenges and OpporunitiesEnvironmental law in Ontario is at a pivotal point, influenced by the pressing need for adaptation and innovation in response to climate change, technological advancements, and evolving societal expectations. As the province grapples with a unique set of environmental challenges, the importance of a strategic, informed approach to the development and…
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Tesla’s Environmental Management
Tesla Motors doesn’t adhere to GRI standards because they believe these standards do not fully represent their contribution to sustainability, specifically in terms of emissions avoided by their products. Instead, Tesla seems to be advocating for and perhaps working towards a GHG-accounting framework that better accounts for the positive impacts of clean technology companies on…
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Understanding California’s Severe Weather: A Dive into Atmospheric Rivers and Climate Dynamics
The Current Situation in CaliforniaAs of early February 2024, California has faced a state of emergency due to an atmospheric river storm that unloaded more than 10 inches of rain across Southern California, triggering flash flooding, downed trees, and mudslides. This event represents the second atmospheric river to hit the state within a single week,…
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India’s 2023 natural calamities: A wake-up call.
In 2023, India witnessed several specific climate-related disasters, each with its own set of challenges and impacts. Two such notable events were the tunnel incident in Uttarakhand and the Chennai floods. Himachal / Uttarakhand Floods The floods in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand in 2023 were significant environmental disasters, characterized by heavy rainfall leading to landslides…
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