August 2024 Good Newsletter

As much as eight percent of GHGs could be eliminated if we all just did this one (easy) thing.

Biden's grant floodgates open, will distribute $4 billion in 30 states and cut one billion metric tons of emissions through 2050, and new report shows U.S. global wind and solar storage will triple by 2033. Renewables just powered nearly 100% of California's demand for the very first time, which is great news because “as California goes, so goes the nation.” Meanwhile, China leapfrogs into renewables leadership, achieving targets five years ahead of schedule. 

Oh, hey: Let's talk about the kitchen. As much as eight percent of GHGs could be eliminated if we start composting more food. Do you have a bowl? That's basically all you need to get started and it's super easy. Message me for tips!

GOOD NEWS FOR BETTER LEGISLATION

Right to repair laws - effective last month in MN and CA - provide true independence from the linear economy. And “The [UN Treaty to end plastic pollution] represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to unleash the potential of business to solve the plastic crisis." Context can be found in this list of global packaging legislation to watch as sessions pick back up.

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