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Overnight News Digest for September 21, 2022 (Climate Changing edition) [1]

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Date: 2022-09-21

, Neon Vincent, palantir, Patriot Daily News Clearinghouse (RIP), ek hornbeck (RIP), rfall, ScottyUrb, Doctor RJ, BentLiberal, Oke (RIP) and jlms qkw. Welcome to the Overnight News Digest with a crew consisting of founder Magnifico, regular editors side pocket, maggiejean, Chitown Kev, eeff, Magnifico, annetteboardman, Besame, jck, and now moi, JeremyBloom. Alumni editors include (but not limited to) Interceptor 7, Man Oh Man, wader , Neon Vincent, palantir, Patriot Daily News Clearinghouse (RIP), ek hornbeck (RIP), rfall, ScottyUrb, Doctor RJ, BentLiberal, Oke (RIP) and jlms qkw.

community feature on Daily Kos, consisting of news stories from around the world, sometimes coupled with a daily theme, original research or commentary. Editors of OND impart their own presentation styles and content choices, typically publishing each day near 12:00 AM Eastern Time. OND is a regularon Daily Kos, consisting of news stories from around the world, sometimes coupled with a daily theme, original research or commentary. Editors of OND impart their own presentation styles and content choices, typically publishing each day near 12:00 AM Eastern Time. Please feel free to share your articles and stories in the comments. People Vs Fossil Fuels — Climate Justice Groups Slam Manchin’s Permitting Legislation as a “Dirty Deal”

Grassroots and frontline climate justice leaders with People vs. Fossil Fuels, a coalition of over 1,200 groups working to stop new fossil fuel infrastructure, slammed the draft permitting legislation that Senator Manchin released today as a “dirty deal” that would directly harm communities, undermine environmental justice, and worsen the climate emergency. Over 650 organizations have signed a letter calling on Congress to oppose Manchin’s side deal. On September 8, People vs. Fossil Fuels, the Stop MVP coalition, and Protect Our Water Heritage and Rights organized a major protest in DC against the dirty deal and the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Despite Senator Manchin’s claims, the pipeline will not alleviate energy woes and does not match the anticipated drop in demand. “This deal is nothing short of a criminal act, a giveaway to Big Oil and Gas at the expense of Indigenous, Black, Brown, and economically challenged communities. It violates a core tenet of Environmental Justice – that our voices matter, that our community input is needed on projects that impact our lives, water, air and bodies. Sen. Manchin and Democrat leadership are proving once again that they are not for the people, but only for profit. This dirty deal must not pass.” said Joye Braun, National Pipelines Organizer, Indigenous Environmental Network, Cheyenne River Sioux member.

After weeks of keeping the public and virtually all members of Congress in the dark, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin today released the details of their secret deal that Manchin demanded as payment for voting to pass the Inflation Reduction Act. The text of this legislative side deal overwhelmingly benefits the fossil fuel industry. It contains the most significant loss of protections under the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act since at least the George W. Bush administration, when Republicans had full control of Congress. Today’s measure remains substantially the same as an earlier leaked draft that was influenced by the American Petroleum Industry. It would potentially make dozens, if not hundreds, of large-scale fossil fuel projects every year eligible for truncated review under the National Environmental Policy Act, gravely harming environmental justice communities and weakening environmental protections overall.

Senate progressives are looking to separate the stopgap funding bill from Sen. Joe Manchin’s permitting legislation, a move that could complicate Democratic leaders’ plans of rolling the two together, according to multiple sources familiar with the effort. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) is organizing a letter from a handful of liberal senators asking for the two votes to be held separately. That would allow critics of permitting reform to vote against it without voting to shut down the government. Supporters include Democratic Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, Cory Booker of New Jersey, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who has been vocal in opposing permitting reform. These senators join a group of House progressives that made a similar plea earlier this month.

In conjunction with the opening of the UN session, Climate Week arrives in NYC, the largest climate action gathering in the world. From top government officials to CEOs of companies like Hitachi and Revlon, to thousands of climate activists, this week brings the world together to share insights, build alliances, and plan for the next round of action.

A few samples…

x It’s #ZeroEmissionsDay ⚡



In order to make the world a greener place, we must take #ClimateAction.



Today at #ClimateWeekNYC, Global ministers will convene to discuss ways to provide clean, affordable, and reliable energy. pic.twitter.com/xW0e6GrGNT — COP26 (@COP26) September 21, 2022

Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday it would add 2.7 gigawatts of clean energy capacity through several new projects as it seeks to use 100% renewable energy across its business by 2025. Amazon's renewable energy projects would total 379 after the addition of the 71 new ones and it expects to generate 50,000 gigawatt hours (GWh) of clean energy from its entire portfolio, equivalent of powering 4.6 million U.S. homes each year. ...Infinium said on Tuesday it will supply low-carbon electrofuels for the e-commerce giant's trucking fleet starting next year. Infinium's supply of electrofuels — a fossil-based fuel alternative created with carbon waste and renewable power — will reduce Amazon's carbon emissions for roughly 5 million miles of travel per year, it said. x Congratulations to signatories of #TheClimatePledge @Amazon and @InfiniumCo on their new electrofuels agreement! By using Infinium’s ultra-low carbon electrofuels, Amazon can reduce carbon emissions for roughly 5 million miles of travel per year. https://t.co/ZaxrNB6BLB pic.twitter.com/X8TkiHwVKD — The Climate Pledge (@climatepledge) September 20, 2022

x When it comes to climate policy and decision making, @JeromeFosterII is working to make sure young people have a seat at the table.



We caught up with the White House Youth Climate Advisor as he brought that message to #ClimateWeekNYC. pic.twitter.com/G3YswYQ9Vo — Pattrn (@pattrn) September 21, 2022

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x Indigenous Peoples are leading the way in sustaining biodiversity. By placing this vital work at the heart of our shared effort to protect nature, we can help reverse the tide of extinction, sustain lands and water & build a better future for all people. #ClimateWeekNYC #UNGA77 pic.twitter.com/gGRwF76Lwk — Indigenous Leadership Initiative (@ILInationhood) September 20, 2022

x As #climateweeknyc gets underway our new @YouGov poll of large business shows strong appetite for #netzero regulation. Of 700+ business leaders surveyed in 7 countries, 80% say government regulation is needed to decarbonise the economy. Read more: https://t.co/setpOxfWVR pic.twitter.com/bo8usLtnf4 — Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (@cisl_cambridge) September 21, 2022

x This Thursday, September 22 at #ClimateWeekNYC, @ProjectDrawdown’s @jabeckx & several other fantastic speakers will share their insights during what promises to be a excellent session — “Engendering Climate Justice: Women Leaders on Impacts and Solutions.” https://t.co/XYV4NAZ2E9 pic.twitter.com/GkCenQPqcW — Project Drawdown (@ProjectDrawdown) September 21, 2022

Meanwhile, the world does not stand still. This is the backdrop, reminding us how urgent it is that we get our act together

x "Stronger & Wetter: Michael Mann on How Climate Change Makes Storms Worse & Why We Must Cut Emissions" | My interview this morning with Amy Goodman on @DemocracyNow!: https://t.co/fxYoWTwwWe — Prof Michael E. Mann (@MichaelEMann) September 19, 2022

And it’s not done yet:

x Even for a region used to bad weather, this forecast is off the charts bad. Fiona will likely be a generational storm for Nova Scotia. pic.twitter.com/ajqAwPwOiW — Brian Tang (@btangyWx) September 21, 2022

In happier notes, The Senate just managed to pass its first climate treaty in almost 30 years, with (some) Republican support. The Kigali Amendment phases out some of the most destructive greenhouse gases:

x Another big win for the climate! The Senate just ratified the Kigali Amendment to phase down HFCs. That’s @RyderDioxide holding down the fort on the Senate floor! pic.twitter.com/4KoFzbKKCL — Adrian Deveny (@AdrianDeveny) September 21, 2022

But wait, there’s more… renewables are surging:

x Behold, the energy transition:



Wind and solar now make up 75% of global electricity capacity growth, while coal has fallen to just 4%



(Figures from @BloombergNEF) pic.twitter.com/gkv5EOhIrA — Simon Evans (@DrSimEvans) September 21, 2022

Trump had an interesting day, as reported extensively on DailyKos, culminating in this:

x By the end of this clip, Trump almost completely decomposes.



If you saw someone on a sidewalk talking this way, you’d put your phone to your ear, stare at the ground and cross the street as fast as possible.



Via @atrupar pic.twitter.com/SFUI8jOr4o — Bill Grueskin (@BGrueskin) September 22, 2022

Unfortunately, Trump’s people are still in office. On the Supreme Court. At the Post Office. At the World Bank:

Pressure to oust World Bank President David Malpass is ramping up after he dodged questions on climate change and the impact of burning fossil fuels. The controversy kicked off Tuesday when former US Vice President Al Gore labeled him a climate denier and called for a change of leadership. Asked about the criticism during the same event in New York, Malpass, installed three years ago by then-President Donald Trump, avoided questions on the effects of man-made emissions on climate change before saying: “I don’t know. I’m not a scientist.”

x The context: Under Malpass, who was appointed by Trump, the World Bank has come under intense criticism - from the UN, Biden admin, experts - for failing to act urgently enough on climate.



For example, the Bank is still funding fossil fuel projects. 2/ — David Gelles (@dgelles) September 20, 2022

Precious Bodily Fluids

Just in case you had any doubts about Mike Flynn… And keep in mind this guy was the NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR appointed by TFG.

x Michael Flynn says the globalists are trying to figure out how to alter our DNA with covid shots to control us, but that will fail so they will then turn us into cyborgs by “putting components of robotics into us.” pic.twitter.com/qIkMxHYYKR — Ron Filipkowski 🇺🇦 (@RonFilipkowski) September 21, 2022

Are you mad as hell yet? You should be!

x Jamie Raskin speech:pic.twitter.com/9F4Uuwn9LG — Dash Dobrofsky (@DashDobrofsky) September 21, 2022

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