NEW RMI REPORT - The Energy Transition Narrative The global energy transition is further along, happening faster and has more powerful drivers than is often suggested. A summary thread... rmi.org/insight/the-en… Kingsmill Bond

Wetlands are vital for humanity because they 🔵 Store more carbon than forests 🔵 Help shield coastal communities in extreme weather 🔵 Are a source of livelihoods #GenerationRestoration #ForWetlands. #WorldWetlandsDay bit.ly/3QUgI2L

What a leap! 🐬 Spinner #dolphins can breach the water and spin up to seven times in the air. Discover more about these #ocean acrobats with our Marine Life Encyclopedia: bit.ly/3XQnIjW

Biden called climate change an "existential threat" in the State of the Union, but also said the US will need oil and gas "for a while" trib.al/LYTNGu6

What does the entire NOAA global temperature dataset look like now that it goes back to 1850? Like this! Here's the annual temperature anomalies for all 173 years (1850-2022). Note the warming trend in recent years. climate.gov/news-features/…

We need a good international agreement to cooperate and collaborate globally on the Ocean - 95% of Earth's habitable space. Ocean space that is shared by all nations is virtually unmanaged and unprotected. Send your best thoughts to the negotiators! #BBNJ highseasalliance.org/treatytracker/…

The current negotiations on the High Seas Treaty are crucial to protecting the ocean, Earth's largest carbon sink. Read more in this article from The Guardian: theguardian.com/environment/20… Our own GELPP Director Lydia Slobodian is also participating in the conference. #BBNJ

Governments have agreed on final language for a treaty on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction #BBNJ Our summary/analysis ➡️ enb.iisd.org/marine-biodive… #biodiversity #IGC5 #Ocean #HighSeasTreaty

1/3 BREAKING NEWS: We just filed a lawsuit to block ConocoPhillips' sprawling Willow oil and gas project. #StopWillow means #StopWillowProject Our statement: sierraclub.org/press-releases…

Please join us and Georgetown Law’s Georgetown Environmental Law & Policy on Wednesday, March 29, at 11:30AM ET for a virtual event that addresses the intersection of global health law and environmental law in the context of the right to a healthy environment. RSVP: georgetown.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

ELPP Director Lydia Slobodian traveled to Australia over spring break to meet with other Environmental Law programs. Here's a picture from a fantastic event with CREEL discussing the implications of the recent BBNJ High Seas Treaty!

The Department of Energy has announced $250 million in funding to help federal agencies implement net-zero building projects, according to DOE. benvgo.com/h0vJQY8

We are excited to be joining O'Neill Institute for this important discussion on the intersection of human rights and environmental issues from 11:30-12:30 EST tomorrow. RSVP here to see Renzo Guinto @alexandraphelan speaking and Lydia Slobodian moderating: bit.ly/3TRv85b

Interested in learning more about the recent BBNJ High Seas Treaty and what it really means? Cymie participated in a fantastic conversation with Paddy Hirsch for The Indicator NPR's Planet Money that you can listen to here: npr.org/transcripts/11…

A record snowpack, fueled by more than 800 inches of snow during the season in some locations, offers a glimmer of hope for the Western Hemisphere’s largest salt water lake and an important economic driver for the state. wapo.st/3o0Dwnm

Georgetown Environmental Law & Policy Sara.A.Colangelo GW Law Environment & Energy AUWCL Program on Environmental and Energy Law Please distribute, to my once and future students! Deadline in 10 days!!!!

.U.S. EPA just ruled that incinerators using chemicals to break down plastics will be strictly regulated, and must meet emission limits. This decision reverses a Trump-era proposal that would relax clean-air rules, and is a win for our clean air! ejus.tc/3OQ7llU

In a celebratory environment, #GEFcouncil64 approves the establishment of the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund, including its programming directions; the decision will be ratified and the Fund will be launched during the GEF Assembly that will take place in August 2023.

Be sure to check out this exciting project featuring writing from our Environmental Law & Justice Clinic Director Sara.A.Colangelo!