Tag: Congress

Ceres expert Andrew Logan warns Congress of oil and gas companies’ inadequate and disingenuous climate commitments

Stuart Mitchell

In written comments, Ceres’ top oil and gas expert Andrew Logan warned U.S. House lawmakers today that despite company rhetoric, recent emissions reduction commitments from oil and gas majors bp, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell are inadequate and fail to meet the urgency of the climate crisis.   “Time is running out to avoid the most catastrophic impacts of climate change,” Logan wrote in a letter for the record submitted to the House Oversight and Reform Committee. “The four oil and gas majors you are examining today are collectively responsible for…

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ACCO & ISSP Announce First Global Congress for Climate Change & Sustainability Professionals

Stuart Mitchell

The Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO) and the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) have announced that they will jointly convene a global congress to advance their respective fields and elevate the recognition of professionals as invaluable to successfully driving institutional progress on climate change and sustainability.  The first-of-its-kind Congress will be held in Chicago on December 9-12, 2019. Organizations are increasingly making ambitious commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, develop resilience plans and support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) unanimously adopted by all 193 members of the United…

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Beer Institute Partners with nearly 60 Members of Congress in Drunk Driving Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

The Beer Institute, in partnership with the National Association of Broadcasters, announced today that 59 members of Congress–from both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate–took part in their annual public service announcement campaign. These elected officials are joining with America’s brewers and beer importers to urge Americans across the country to drink responsibly this holiday season. The PSAs send a powerful message about keeping our roads safe: “Get a designated driver. Find a safe ride home. And have a safe and happy holiday season.” “Brewers and beer…

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