Latest and final IPCC climate change report warns that rapid action is key to the planet continuing to be habitable and offers a path forward through use of existing technologies.

In just submitted comments, trade groups cite concerns in proposed rule to track direct and indirect emissions as it is set to finalize, but some join advocates in seeing it as key step to reduce climate impact 

As the Biden administration ramps up efforts to include consideration of project greenhouse gas emissions impacts in policymaking, court developments and a March 24 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission action show a fluctuating path toward final carbon effect rules. 

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission would seek standardized disclosures of climate-related business risks and greenhouse gas emissions for the first time. A 60-day comment period still is ahead, as supporters and opponents line up.

 Energy-efficiency advocates are hopeful that a new Biden administration coalition to promote and strengthen building performance standards (BPS) could accelerate federal, state and local efforts to reduce carbon emissions from buildings. 

New Georgetown University research analyzed how surface transportation projects chosen for $599 billion of the total $1-trillion bill could cut greenhouse gas emissions, or boost them significantly.