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President Joe Biden's plan to build 500,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the US by 2030 has faced significant challenges, with only seven chargers currently operational. Building a nationwide EV charging network is complex and costly, as it requires ensuring compatibility with different EV models and meeting high standards of reliability and user-friendliness. Additionally, the majority of chargers will be on private property, with only a small number being public fast chargers. Therefore, the most effective approach may be to incentivize the installation of private chargers through tax breaks and subsidies, as has been done in China. [Extracted from the article]

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved new climate-disclosure rules that require public companies to disclose their greenhouse-gas emissions. However, the rules have significant limitations. Companies are not required to report Scope 3 emissions, which make up 75% of the average company's total emissions. Reporting of Scope 1 and 2 emissions is essentially voluntary, and smaller companies are exempt from reporting altogether. The SEC's decision to weaken the rules was influenced by opposition and the threat of legal action. Despite these limitations, progress is being made in holding companies accountable for their emissions, as investors and consumers increasingly care about a company's impact on the environment. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the potential dangers of climate change on nuclear weapons facilities and nuclear waste storage sites. It highlights recent incidents where wildfires threatened these facilities, raising concerns about the lack of preparedness for such events. The article also mentions other nuclear sites around the world that are at risk from wildfires and other climate-related disasters. Additionally, it warns about the potential risks of nuclear power plants being affected by floods, hurricanes, wildfires, and droughts. The author emphasizes the need for nuclear facilities to develop resiliency mechanisms and for greater collaboration and support among operators. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses the abnormal weather patterns experienced around the world this winter and the implications for climate change. It highlights the record-breaking warm temperatures in January and February, the lack of snow cover in the US, and the extreme weather events such as heatwaves and wildfires. The article explains that while some of these weather events can be attributed to El Niño conditions, they are also indicative of the long-term trend of global warming. The author emphasizes the need to address climate change and its consequences, such as longer wildfire seasons and unreliable water supply. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses how the homebuilding industry in the US is hindering efforts to make new homes more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. Lobbyists for homebuilders have been successful in blocking proposals that would reduce carbon emissions and energy costs in residential buildings. They argue that these changes would increase construction expenses and make homes less affordable for working-class people. However, experts argue that the cost argument is flawed and that energy-efficient homes would actually save homeowners money in the long run. The article highlights the need for stricter building codes and government incentives to promote energy efficiency in the housing sector. [Extracted from the article]