Environmental racism remains a pressing issue in the United States, highlighted by a series of modern-day examples that underscore systemic inequalities.
Renewable Power Set to Surpass Coal Globally by 2025
Jason Plautz & E&E News report in Scientific American reveals that renewable energy is poised to surpass coal power globally by early 2025. According to the International Energy Agency's Electricity 2024 report, renewable energy is expected to constitute over one-third of the world's total electricity generation by that time. The report forecasts a significant growth in nuclear power generation by 2025, rebounding from recent declines, with renewables and nuclear together accounting for nearly half of the world's power generation by 2026. This shift is crucial for addressing climate change, aligning with the United Nations' goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The report also notes that the changing electricity mix will drive down emissions from the power sector, even as global electricity demand is set to accelerate due to factors such as electrification of homes and businesses, electric vehicles, and industrial growth.
A lawsuit filed by a coalition of advocates and inmates against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) over extreme temperatures in state prisons
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The activism of Black-led environmental organizations, such as Outdoor Afro and Justice Outside, in combating environmental racism and advocating for marginalized communities
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