sustainabilityeconomicsnews.com Open in urlscan Pro
45.145.184.102  Public Scan

Form analysis
2 forms found in the DOM

GET https://sustainabilityeconomicsnews.com/

<form role="search" method="get" class="search-form" action="https://sustainabilityeconomicsnews.com/">
  <label>
    <span class="screen-reader-text">Search for:</span>
    <input type="search" class="search-field" placeholder="Search …" value="" name="s">
  </label>
  <input type="submit" class="search-submit" value="Search">
</form>

GET https://sustainabilityeconomicsnews.com/

<form role="search" method="get" class="search-form" action="https://sustainabilityeconomicsnews.com/">
  <label class="search-box">
    <span class="screen-reader-text">Search for:</span>
    <i class="fas fa-search"></i>
    <input type="search" class="search-field" placeholder="Search" value="" name="s" style="background-color: #D2E1DF; font-size: 0.9rem; width:15rem; border-radius:0.2rem; border:none;  " id="myInput">
  </label>
</form>

Text Content

Skip to content

Owned by Sustainability Economics



Investments
Transition Finance
Financial Sector
Carbon Markets
High emitting sectors
Corporates
Nature Positive
ESG
Circularity
Policy & Regulation
Videos
Environment
 * Oil and Gas
 * Steel
 * Coal
 * Transport
 * Real Estate


Log InSign Up
Search for:

Owned by Sustainability Economics


Search for:

WELCOME, GUEST! LOGIN

Log InSign Up


 * Investments
 * Transition Finance
 * Financial Sector
 * Carbon Markets
 * High emitting sectors
   * Oil and Gas
   * Steel
   * Coal
   * Transport
   * Real Estate
 * Corporates
 * Nature Positive
 * ESG
 * Circularity
 * Policy & Regulation
 * Videos
 * Environment

Home » Environment »


‘ATMOSPHERIC RIVER’ BLANKETS OVER CALIFORNIA, GOVERNOR DECLARES EMERGENCY 

By Pooja Kesavan
February 5, 2024, 11:31 am SGT
2 min read
Photo: @TimesofSanDiego via Twitter

Severe weather struck California on Sunday, with heavy rainfall and
hurricane-force winds affecting a wide area. A phenomenon known as an
atmospheric river. Power outages impacted 750,000 customers, and there’s a
looming threat of significant floods. 

An atmospheric river is a huge stream of moisture in the air, traveling hundreds
of miles from the Pacific to the land. It then brings heavy rain or snow. 

Sometimes, it looks like a long line of wispy clouds that can stretch for
miles. 

Some of these rivers are gentle and helpful, bringing much-needed rain or snow
to support water supplies and play a vital role in the worldwide water cycle.

Meteorologists predict the storm to linger over major cities for the next day or
two, heightening concerns about potential damage and disruptions.

The National Weather Service’s Bay Area office issued a warning about
hurricane-force winds for Big Sur and nearby places.

California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for eight
counties with over 20 million people. Also, warnings about flash floods were
issued for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

“This has the potential to be a historic storm, severe winds, thunderstorms, and
even brief tornadoes,” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass told a news conference.

Daniel Swain, a climate scientist at the University of California Los Angeles,
said in a live stream on Sunday, “The Monday evening commute is going to be a
complete disaster, to say the least. In fact, it’s going to be bad enough that I
would recommend everybody stay home in L.A. if we possibly can.” 

 * Trending Headlines


Investments


IBM ANNOUNCES $45 MILLION INVESTMENT IN SUSTAINABILITY ACCELERATOR...

 * Tech giant IBM has unveiled a new commitment to invest $45 mil...

 * 13/03/2024


Environment


WASTE-TO-ENERGY TECHNOLOGY RAISES ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS 

 * Waste-to-energy technology, a waste disposal method by inciner...

 * 13/03/2024


Nature Positive


STORA ENSO PARTNERS WITH IUCN TO DEVELOP FRAMEWORK...

 * Stora Enso announced that it has partnered with the Internatio...

 * 14/02/2024


ESG


IT FIRMS PRIORITIZE SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING AND COMPLIANCE OVER...

 * A recent study conducted by global technology research and adv...

 * 13/03/2024


Circularity


ABC IMPACT INVESTS IN WINNOW TO ACCELERATE FOOD...

 * ABC Impact, a leading private equity fund, announced its inves...

 * 05/03/2024




 * Related articles


               


Carbon strips market set to soar to $4.15…
The Carbon Strips Market is poised for significant growth, with CoherentMI
estimating its value to reach US$ 4.15 Billion by 2031, up from US$ 2.66…
Read More...
               


Waste-to-energy technology raises environmental concerns 
Waste-to-energy technology, a waste disposal method by incinerating materials
like paper, plastic and wood, has created concerns among environmental groups
method as a ‘quick fix’…
Read More...
               


Mango to choose adaptable clothing as climate change…
Mango, the Spanish retailer, is focusing on adaptable clothing to assist
customers in coping with unpredictable temperature fluctuations due to climate
change, according to Chief…
Read More...
               


US power consumption to reach record highs in…
According to the US Energy Information Administration's Short-Term Energy
Outlook released on Tuesday, power consumption in the United States is set to
reach unprecedented levels…
Read More...
               


Japan approves installation of offshore wind power in…
On Tuesday, Japan's government greenlit a proposed amendment to current laws,
enabling the establishment of offshore wind power within exclusive economic
zones (EEZ). 
Read More...
               


Europe not ready for accelerating climate risks, report…
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has issued its first risk assessment,
indicating that Europe is not well-prepared for the quickly increasing climate
dangers it faces.
Read More...
               


Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest fell 30% in…
Government data released on Friday revealed a 30% decrease in deforestation
across Brazil's Amazon rainforest in February compared to the previous year. 
Read More...
               


Texas pushes back against EPA’s new methane rule
In a move against federal regulations, Texas, the largest energy-producing state
in the nation, lodged a complaint urging a court to halt a recent rule…
Read More...
               


Extreme heat causes mass coral bleaching of Great…
A government agency reports that a mass coral bleaching event has impacted
Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The event was likely triggered by heat stress
accumulated…
Read More...
               


February 2024: Hottest on record amidst alarming climate…
Last month was recorded as the hottest February, according to new data from
Copernicus, the European Union’s climate monitoring service. This marks the
ninth consecutive…
Read More...
               


Bengaluru’s acute water shortage hurts international firms
Bengaluru's severe water scarcity is impeding production at its garment
factories, doubling restaurant water expenses, and compelling managers at
certain global companies to address unconventional…
Read More...
               


Green groups slam SEC over exclusion of Scope…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission approved new climate disclosure
requirements for public companies, part of the Biden administration's climate
policy. 
Read More...
               


Ocean temperatures hit a record high in February
In February, ocean temperatures reached an unprecedented peak, according to the
European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). 
Read More...
               


US SEC adopts climate-related risk disclosure rules 
A West Virginia Attorney General's Office spokesperson announced on Wednesday
that ten states led by Republicans have initiated legal action to contest new
federal regulations…
Read More...
               


EU wins WTO battle over palm oil biodiesel
On Tuesday, the European Union succeeded at the World Trade Organization when a
panel dismissed Malaysia's complaint against the EU's decision to exclude palm
oil…
Read More...
               


Singapore’s biggest bank grows sustainable financing to $52…
Singapore's largest bank, DBS Group, announced on Wednesday that it had
increased its sustainable financing commitments by 37.3% to 70 billion Singapore
dollars ($52.10 billion)…
Read More...
               


France aims to curb fast fashion’s environmental impact…
French ruling-majority MPs propose a new bill suggesting penalties of up to 50%
of the selling price for fast fashion brands like Shein. 
Read More...
               


Climate tech firm trials fast-paying flood insurance in…
Floodbase, a New York-based climate tech firm specializing in satellite flood
tracking, announced plans to roll out parametric flood insurance for small
farmers in Malawi…
Read More...
               


Green bond sales hit record $54.7 billion in…
Green bonds, the largest type of sustainable debt, experienced their busiest
February ever amidst a surge of global debt offerings.
Read More...
               


One-fifth of Mekong river fish species near extinction:…
Unsustainable development threatens the health and biodiversity of the Mekong
River, says a report from conservation groups revealing that one-fifth of the
fish species in…
Read More...

 * Recent articles


               


Climate Change Commission urges government action to cut…
The Climate Change Commission has issued a stern call to the New Zealand
government, urging swift action to reduce the surplus of carbon credits
available…
Read More...
               


Carbon strips market set to soar to $4.15…
The Carbon Strips Market is poised for significant growth, with CoherentMI
estimating its value to reach US$ 4.15 Billion by 2031, up from US$ 2.66…
Read More...
               


IT firms prioritize sustainability reporting and compliance over…
A recent study conducted by global technology research and advisory firm ISG
reveals that enterprises are increasingly directing their sustainability
investment towards reporting and compliance…
Read More...
               


IBM announces $45 million investment in sustainability accelerator…
Tech giant IBM has unveiled a new commitment to invest $45 million in its social
impact program, the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, as part of a…
Read More...
               


Innovative solutions: the XPRIZE Water Scarcity Competition
Water scarcity is a pressing issue affecting communities worldwide, with 80% of
the global population facing its consequences. To address this challenge, the
XPRIZE Foundation,…
Read More...
               


Insurers express concerns over greenwashing amid tightening ESG…
Amidst increasing scrutiny over environmental, social, and governance (ESG)
practices, insurers are grappling with concerns surrounding greenwashing,
according to a recent survey conducted by Ortec…
Read More...
               


African nations block solar geoengineering proposal at UN…
Last week, during the UN Environmental Assembly in Nairobi, African countries
spearheaded a successful resistance against a proposed resolution by
Switzerland. 
Read More...
               


Waste-to-energy technology raises environmental concerns 
Waste-to-energy technology, a waste disposal method by incinerating materials
like paper, plastic and wood, has created concerns among environmental groups
method as a ‘quick fix’…
Read More...
               


Global investment firm appoints specialized team to identify…
Permira, a global investment firm, has established a dedicated team to identify
investment opportunities in the climate transition sector. 
Read More...
               


EU Parliament passes law to make buildings energy-efficient 
On Tuesday, the European Parliament passed new legislation mandating member
states to accelerate building renovations to enhance energy efficiency and lower
the EU's carbon emissions. 
Read More...
               


Mango to choose adaptable clothing as climate change…
Mango, the Spanish retailer, is focusing on adaptable clothing to assist
customers in coping with unpredictable temperature fluctuations due to climate
change, according to Chief…
Read More...
               


US power consumption to reach record highs in…
According to the US Energy Information Administration's Short-Term Energy
Outlook released on Tuesday, power consumption in the United States is set to
reach unprecedented levels…
Read More...
               


37th International Cotton Conference in Bremen to address…
The Bremen Cotton Exchange and Fibre Institute Bremen are gearing up for the
37th International Cotton Conference in Bremen from March 20 to 22, expecting…
Read More...
               


Germany’s onshore wind power expansion gathers pace
The expansion of onshore wind power in Germany is regaining momentum, with
industry lobby group BWE stating that the politically induced slowdown in newly
installed…
Read More...
               


Bank of America expands energy transition business amid…
Bank of America (BofA) is ramping up efforts to expand its presence in the
energy transition sector, aiming to bolster carbon trading and increase its…
Read More...
               


PNGRB advances green hydrogen transport via natural gas…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is taking significant
strides in facilitating the transportation of green hydrogen through natural gas
transmission lines by…
Read More...
               


Sylvera becomes first carbon credit agency to adopt…
Carbon credit data and rating agency Sylvera has achieved a significant
milestone by becoming the first of its kind to integrate the International
Capital Market…
Read More...
               


Blended finance key for India’s $1 trillion climate…
India requires approximately $1 trillion by 2030 to fulfill its climate change
adaptation objectives. To mobilize private investments, India will need to
pursue blended finance.
Read More...
               


Climate fund investors, Microsoft pour $18 million into…
Konexa, a UK-based integrated energy development and investment platform, has
finalized financial arrangements and invested $18 million. 
Read More...
               


Morocco allocates 1 million hectors to green hydrogen…
On Monday, the Moroccan government announced its intention to allocate 1 million
hectares to green hydrogen projects, with an initial phase starting at 300,000
hectares,…
Read More...
               


Canada & US to review cross-border dispute over…
As announced on Monday, Canada and the United States have jointly agreed to
assess a longstanding cross-border conflict concerning the contamination of coal
mines in…
Read More...
               


Japan approves installation of offshore wind power in…
On Tuesday, Japan's government greenlit a proposed amendment to current laws,
enabling the establishment of offshore wind power within exclusive economic
zones (EEZ). 
Read More...
               


AIIB and BNDES strengthen cooperation for sustainable development…
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Banco Nacional de
Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES) have formalized a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) aimed at…
Read More...
               


Biofuels poised to drive global green transition, but…
Biofuels are anticipated to play a crucial role in the global green transition,
offering a sustainable solution for decarbonizing planes, ships, and industrial
activities that…
Read More...
               


Canadian Banks undermine net-zero commitments, report finds
A recent report by InfluenceMap has revealed that Canada's five largest banks
undermined their net-zero commitments in 2022, maintaining higher exposure to
the fossil fuel…
Read More...
               


Former coal plant in Queensland to transform into…
In a move towards sustainable energy, a former coal plant in Queensland,
Australia, is undergoing a transformation into a Tesla Megapack, set to become
a…
Read More...
               


Volkswagen quits Australian auto lobby over fuel standards…
Amidst a growing rift over new fuel standards, Volkswagen announced its
withdrawal from the policymaking committee of Australia's auto lobby. The
decision follows Tesla's recent…
Read More...
               


Blended-wing aircraft pushes aviation towards net zero goals
In the history of aviation design, the landscape remained unchanged for a
century, characterized by conventional tube-and-wing aircraft. Yet, amidst this
conformity, 'flying wings' like…
Read More...
               


AI could fuel climate misinformation, not solutions, warn…
A coalition of environmental groups has cautioned against the notion that
artificial intelligence will alleviate the climate crisis, warning that instead,
it could contribute to…
Read More...
               


Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest fell 30% in…
Government data released on Friday revealed a 30% decrease in deforestation
across Brazil's Amazon rainforest in February compared to the previous year. 
Read More...
               


Texas pushes back against EPA’s new methane rule
In a move against federal regulations, Texas, the largest energy-producing state
in the nation, lodged a complaint urging a court to halt a recent rule…
Read More...
               


Extreme heat causes mass coral bleaching of Great…
A government agency reports that a mass coral bleaching event has impacted
Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The event was likely triggered by heat stress
accumulated…
Read More...
               


Ethanol plant in North Dakota leads the way…
Red Trail Energy (RTE), a corn ethanol plant in Richardton, North Dakota, has
become the first ethanol plant globally to join a voluntary carbon market,…
Read More...
               


US Treasury steps away from collecting insurer data…
The US government is shifting away from collecting data on home insurance prices
and availability at the zip code level as premiums rise and climate…
Read More...
               


Rondo Energy partners with battery startup to cut…
A fresh collaboration between a multinational energy corporation and a battery
startup utilizing heated bricks could alleviate Europe's energy crisis and
reduce carbon emissions.
Read More...
               


Duferco announces €10 million investment in clean hydrogen…
Duferco plans clean hydrogen project in Sicily with Caronte & Nippon Gases
Italia to decarbonize Messina plant, per Kallanish.
Read More...
               


February 2024: Hottest on record amidst alarming climate…
Last month was recorded as the hottest February, according to new data from
Copernicus, the European Union’s climate monitoring service. This marks the
ninth consecutive…
Read More...
               


Unilever announces new climate goals despite ESG concerns
Unilever Plc is setting more ambitious goals to reduce emissions, targeting
suppliers and stores that sell its brands, despite investor concerns that
non-financial goals divert…
Read More...
               


Valmet Oyj raises EUR 200 million with inaugural…
Valmet Oyj, a Finnish provider of process technologies, has successfully raised
EUR 200 million (USD 217.4 million) through the sale of senior unsecured green
notes.…
Read More...
               


Osun State secures $80 million investment for infrastructure…
In a significant development, the Osun State Government has announced that two
separate investment conglomerates, Allegiance CNG Limited and First Tricon
Construction Services Limited, have…
Read More...
               


New Jersey advances bill to divest from fossil…
In a bold move towards environmental sustainability, the New Jersey Senate
Environment and Energy Committee has advanced a bill mandating the divestment of
state retirement…
Read More...
               


Bengaluru’s acute water shortage hurts international firms
Bengaluru's severe water scarcity is impeding production at its garment
factories, doubling restaurant water expenses, and compelling managers at
certain global companies to address unconventional…
Read More...
               


Green groups slam SEC over exclusion of Scope…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission approved new climate disclosure
requirements for public companies, part of the Biden administration's climate
policy. 
Read More...
               


Haryana unveils draft Green Hydrogen Policy to drive…
The Haryana government has unveiled a draft, 'Haryana Green Hydrogen Policy
2024', aiming to generate 250 kilotonnes per annum (ktpa) of green hydrogen by
2030.…
Read More...
               


Amazon and Glacier partner to advance recycling technology…
Amazon and Glacier are teaming up to revolutionize recycling technology and
combat waste through innovative AI and robotics solutions. The collaboration,
driven by Amazon's Climate…
Read More...
               


UK trails behind European counterparts in green investment
A recent analysis by Greenpeace has highlighted the UK's lagging position in
green spending among the top five Western European economies. Comparing the UK
to…
Read More...
               


Royal Bank of Canada to triple renewable energy…
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has announced plans to significantly increase its
investment in renewable energy, despite reporting limited progress in reducing
the emissions intensity…
Read More...
               


UK to launch £1 billion auction round to…
In a significant move to boost renewable energy initiatives and advance climate
goals, Britain is set to launch its next auction round worth more than…
Read More...
               


USDA announces major clean energy investments to strengthen…
In a significant move towards bolstering clean energy infrastructure and
enhancing rural America's power grid, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
has unveiled plans to…
Read More...
               


Ocean temperatures hit a record high in February
In February, ocean temperatures reached an unprecedented peak, according to the
European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). 
Read More...

Owned by Sustainability Economics




ABOUT US

Welcome to SEN, your trusted source for insightful coverage of all things
sustainability. We are a dedicated team of journalists, and environmental
enthusiasts with a shared passion for exploring the intersection of economics,
the environment, and societal well-being.




TOPICS

 * Investments
 * Finance
 * COP 28
 * Transport
 * Oil & Gas
 * Resources


THE LATEST

Climate Change Commission urges government action to cut carbon credit surplus
Policy & Regulation
2 hours ago
Carbon strips market set to soar to $4.15 billion by 2031
Carbon Markets
2 hours ago
IT firms prioritize sustainability reporting and compliance over infrastructure
investment, finds ISG study
ESG
2 hours ago


COMPANY

 * Contact
 * About Us
 * Privacy Policy
 * Terms and Conditions
   



© 2024 Sustainability Economics Pte Ltd. All Rights Reserved