Policy

Policy

Good climate news involving policy from governments and their organizations.
Jan
18
plastic forks and spoons with "stop" spelled in the middle from straws

England bans some single-use plastics

Today's a great day, and here's why: A ban on single-use plastics is set to go
1 min read
Dec
19
A stunning rainforest with a river running through it

Nature is officially protected!

For the first time ever, nations have come together and agreed to protect 30% of Earth's nature by
1 min read
Dec
13
The US bans ownership of big cats!

The US bans ownership of big cats!

The timing for Tiger King was perfect, right after the US went on lockdown to try and prevent the spread
1 min read
Dec
12
Foam polystyrene coffee cup

Say goodbye to foam (polystyrene) takeout containers!

That foamy plastic stuff that's found in takeout food containers and coffee cups is called polystyrene. While the
Nov
01
Lula is elected president of Brazil!

Lula is elected president of Brazil!

The Amazon rainforest depended upon the election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ("Lula") over incumbent Bolsonaro. Thankfully,
Oct
04
An Apple iPhone

Apple is (finally) forced to use USB-C!

"This is a day, I've been looking forward to, for two and a half years" So
2 min read
Sep
29
A commercial airplane flying directly towards the camera.

Sweden says all of their flights will be fully emissions-free before we know it!

* The country of Sweden has bold climate goals of all domestic flights being fossil-free by 2030, and international flights leaving
Sep
27
Train tracks at sunset

Amtrak commits to net zero by 2045!

Amtrak, the commercial railway system in the US who kills it on twitter just made a huge announcement... And that
Sep
14
Windmills in the ocean

Switching to Renewable Energy Could Save Up To $12 Trillion

According to an Oxford University study, transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy could save $12 trillion globally by 2050.
1 min read