I turned 48 recently and have been thinking about how that could be understood as concluding my first 30 years of adulthood. Fate willing, I'll now have a second 30 years of adulthood to deploy the lessons and resources of the first period in this second half. And I'll keep learning stuff.

A new study covered in Mongabay yesterday concludes that across all kinds of ecosystems, older animals (and plants) provide critical ecological benefits through more skilled reproduction, habitat knowledge, and social stability, warranting stronger conservation focus on protecting older individuals.

In humans too, the sharing of wisdom from one generation to the next is a fundamental opportunity for change. For example, the organization Meli Bees published a profile yesterday of a man named Arukapé Suruí Aikewara who is teaching youth in the Amazon about ancestral ways of making a living and creating culture, including agroforestry and beekeeping, as a climate adaptation strategy. He's not just thinking of his own neck of the woods either: “Our greatest dream is to transform our territory into a model of sustainable living and inspire other communities,” he says.

There's been a lot of talk since the US election about the authoritarian culture-making machine that seems to have played such a big role in the outcome. As part of that conversation, the brilliant communications strategist Anat Shenker-Osorio shared research she did years ago contrasting the discourse of human rights activists, which offers "a litany of harms, laws, demands", and right wing culture, which she said "intentionally creates belonging - tells people, you have a place here."

I offer this morning the idea that sharing hard earned wisdom and experience of sustainable, positive ways to thrive together, from one generation to another, in a way that tells the next generation "you have a place here" - may not just be a great opportunity, it may be absolutely essential.

Now let's dig into today's updates and learn from our peers doing work in green tech and sustainability.

-Marshall Kirkpatrick

Earth Catalyst: Boosting your efficacy and capacity with two decades of trailblazing & the newest technology

Today and every day, our system scans over 1,000 green tech and sustainability organizations for updates. Below, you'll find:

• A Visual of the Day

• A digest-style Table of Contents for just under 100 updates from around the green tech and sustainability world

• (If you subscribe by email) 3 personalized selections just for you and your work

Did a friend forward you this newsletter? Welcome! You can subscribe here and get your own personal recommendations each day.

Visual of the Day

A transformation in what we study when we study older animals

(Click to view full size.)  30 years ago, scientists around the world were studying the reproductive success of older animals more than anything. Now that's totally switched and the role of animal and plant longevity in ecosystem conservation has risen to the top of the heap of subjects studied in this field.

"Longevity conservation is needed to protect the important ecological roles an ecosystem services provided by old animals." From Loss of Earth’s old, wise, and large animals, in Science, from Charles Darwin University in Australia.

Today's Updates

Table of Contents

• Agriculture (9 stories) - Waterlogging threatens Bangladesh farms, while gene-edited dairy soybeans debut in Nebraska; Home Depot faces neonicotinoid ban pressure and XPRIZE food competition ends without winner

• Carbon (7 stories) - COP29 carbon rules scrutinized; Piceance Basin methane leaks; Microsoft's negative emissions pledge; plastics threaten carbon budget; CU Boulder validates climate science

• Circular (6 stories) - Scientists flag 3,601 food packaging chemicals in human bodies and rising plastic production consuming 12% of oil, as UN pushes for pollution treaty and eco-brands launch compostable alternatives amid holiday waste concerns

• Ecosystems (14 stories) - Elder wildlife conservation, Amazonian manatee seed dispersal, and new Arroyo Guarichona Protected Area in Bolivia, amid logging threats in Cameroon's Ebo Forest and DRC's Okapi Reserve

• Finance (5 stories) - Development banks' $125B climate finance mislabeling exposed; COP29 secures $300B pledge; Hula Earth-Climate Collective launch biodiversity tracking; US equity hits $448B amid AI surge

• Grid (6 stories) - Kaluza, Ever-Green Energy, and Bristol Energy Co-op lead grid innovations while Malawi plans 20MW battery facility and Puerto Rico advances community microgrids

• Indigenous (8 stories) - Peru's Indigenous territories face narco-trafficking threats and Petroperú oil spill, while Brazil's Tukapehy village and Coast Funds advance conservation through beekeeping and First Nations storytelling

• Industry (2 stories) - LNG market volatility looms as Northvolt enters bankruptcy; $530M in federal clean energy grants announced amid global climate finance targets and regional energy policy shifts

• Policy (20 stories) - Court battles over Nepal's protected zones, $530M federal environmental grants, COP29's $300B finance pledge, and state-level climate policies from New England to Oregon shape regulatory landscape

• Renewables (1 story) - Lawmakers split on funding new geothermal initiatives despite cross-party support

• Transport (4 stories) - Massport's $60M shore power project and EV policy concerns, while cruise industry faces scrutiny over emissions and waste

  
  

Agriculture

Waterlogging threatens Bangladesh farms, while gene-edited dairy soybeans debut in Nebraska; Home Depot faces neonicotinoid ban pressure and XPRIZE food competition ends without winner

• Drought-Salinity-Waterlogging: Which is more deleterious for sustainable intensification in the coastal polder zone of Bangladesh? (CGIAR) - Research shows drainage problems affect 40% of Bangladesh's coastal farmland, as waterlogging emerges as the main barrier to agricultural growth in polder regions.

• SHiFT at AAEA’s 2024 Annual Meeting (CGIAR) - New research reveals Vietnam's transition to sustainable diets could boost health outcomes and cut food costs by 2050, yet faces challenges in emissions control and import reliance.

• Transforming agrifood systems in East and Southern Africa: Shaping the 2025–2030 Agenda (CGIAR) - A new program targeting East and Southern Africa seeks to enhance regional food systems through innovations and partnerships, aiming to impact 30 million farmers by 2030.

• Golden Owl for Achim Walter (ETH Zurich) - Professor Achim Walter has earned the Golden Owl award from ETH Zurich students for outstanding instruction in crop science and sustainable agriculture.

• ‘Momentous’ sustainable fishing rules adopted for Atlantic Ocean swordfish (Mongabay) - Scientists have adopted a data-driven harvest strategy for North Atlantic swordfish that incorporates climate change impacts into sustainable fishing quotas.

• How Home Depot can protect bees from deadly pesticides (Environment America) - Major retailer Home Depot faces mounting pressure to remove neonicotinoid pesticides from shelves after studies show the chemicals fatally damage bee nervous systems while creating addictive effects.

• Plantdagen 2024/2025 (Land van Ons) - Dutch cooperative mobilizes volunteers to plant native trees, hedges, and food forests across five parcels this winter, aiming to boost biodiversity nationwide.

• ‘A huge milestone…’ Alpine Bio harvests first large-scale crop of soybeans containing casein proteins (AgFunderNews) - Scientists harvest first large-scale crop of gene-edited soybeans containing dairy proteins in Nebraska, potentially transforming sustainable protein production.

• XPRIZE ‘Feed the next billion’ finalists learn there is no $10m grand prize: ‘It feels dishonest’ (AgFunderNews) - A $10 million food innovation competition ended without awarding its grand prize, despite multiple finalists meeting basic criteria, raising questions about XPRIZE's judging process.

Carbon

COP29 carbon rules scrutinized; Piceance Basin methane leaks; Microsoft's negative emissions pledge; plastics threaten carbon budget; CU Boulder validates climate science

• Guest Post: After nearly 10 years of debate, COP29’s carbon trading deal is seriously flawed (The Conversation) - New carbon trading rules agreed at COP29 face scrutiny over lenient storage requirements and questionable offset calculations that experts warn may enable ongoing emissions.

• Five charts: Why a UN plastics treaty matters for climate change (Carbon Brief) - Global plastics production could consume 53% of Earth's remaining carbon budget for limiting warming to 1.5C by 2050, new analysis reveals as UN treaty talks commence.

• View on Demand: Introducing the Rubicon Carbon Integrity Framework (Rubicon Carbon) - Carbon credit firm unveils new evaluation framework via webinar to assess project integrity, climate effects, and delivery risks.

• A Tale of Two Basins: Colorado regional oil and gas pollution differences highlight need for action on the West Slope (EDF) - New study reveals Colorado's Piceance Basin leaks methane at 7%, emitting twice the Denver-Julesburg Basin's emissions while producing just one-third the energy.

• A Tale of Two Basins: Colorado regional oil and gas pollution differences highlight need for action on the West Slope (EDF) - New study reveals Colorado's Piceance Basin leaks methane at 7%, emitting twice the Denver-Julesburg Basin's emissions while producing just one-third the energy.

• Climate Science 101 with Science Alliance member Dr. Jen Kay (Protect Our Winters) - Scientists at CU Boulder confirm human-caused climate change through carbon signatures, oxygen levels, and temperature data, reports leading climate advocacy group Protect Our Winters.

• Advance sustainability (Microsoft) - Tech giant Microsoft aims to become carbon negative by 2030, remove historical emissions by 2050, achieve zero waste, replenish water resources and protect more land while deploying cloud sustainability solutions.

Circular

Scientists flag 3,601 food packaging chemicals in human bodies and rising plastic production consuming 12% of oil, as UN pushes for pollution treaty and eco-brands launch compostable alternatives amid holiday waste concerns

• Plastic pollution pushing Earth past all nine planetary boundaries: Report (Mongabay) - Plastic pollution is destabilizing Earth's vital systems, with production consuming 12% of global oil demand and causing widespread damage from extraction to disposal, scientists warn.

• Thousands of chemicals from food packaging found in humans, a major study reveals (Mongabay) - Scientists report 3,601 food packaging chemicals detected in human bodies, with 80 proven hazardous and 59 untested for safety, among 14,402 known food contact substances.

• Waste less, celebrate more: Tips for a zero waste holiday (Environment America) - Environmental advocates will host a December 2nd online session detailing ways to cut holiday waste, with experts sharing strategies for eco-friendly packaging, food planning, and gift presentation.

• Why Our Compostable Products Are Perfect for Winter Events? (EcoSoul Home) - Eco-friendly tableware maker launches compostable dining collection, providing plant-based alternatives to disposable plates and utensils for seasonal celebrations.

• How not to waste 18 showers’ worth of food this Thanksgiving (AgFunderNews) - Americans are expected to waste 316 million pounds of Thanksgiving food this year, equal to 8.2 million turkeys and enough water for 18 showers per US resident.

• UN Secretary-General message to the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (UN) - Nations must finalize a treaty to combat plastic pollution, as global production reaches 460 million tonnes annually, UN Secretary-General declares at Busan conference.

Ecosystems

Elder wildlife conservation, Amazonian manatee seed dispersal, and new Arroyo Guarichona Protected Area in Bolivia, amid logging threats in Cameroon's Ebo Forest and DRC's Okapi Reserve

• ‘Old’ animals offer wisdom and stability, need protection: Study (Mongabay) - Researchers report that aging animals boost species survival through superior breeding, habitat expertise, and group cohesion, highlighting the need to protect elder wildlife populations.

• Researcher discovers new role played by manatees, ‘the gardeners of the Amazon’ (Mongabay) - Amazonian manatees transport 556 viable seeds through their feces, serving as vital aquatic gardeners connecting diverse habitats across the Amazon, scientists report.

• As Sumatra loses mangroves to oil palms, local fishers also suffer (Mongabay) - Local fishing communities report devastating income losses and face arrests while protesting mangrove destruction for palm oil expansion in Indonesia's Langkat district.

• New Arroyo Guarichona Protected Area in Beni, Bolivia Conserves Threatened Floodplains and Pre-Columbian Archeological Sites (Andes Amazon Fund) - Bolivia safeguards nearly half a million acres of vital floodplains, endangered species and pre-Columbian ruins with the creation of Arroyo Guarichona Protected Area in Beni.

• New Arroyo Guarichona Protected Area in Beni, Bolivia Conserves Threatened Floodplains and Pre-Columbian Archeological Sites (Andes Amazon Fund) - Bolivia safeguards nearly half a million acres of vital floodplains, endangered species and pre-Columbian ruins with the creation of Arroyo Guarichona Protected Area in Beni.

• Six activists arrested in Cambodia while investigating illegal logging (Mongabay) - Six Cambodian environmental activists, including Goldman Prize winner Ouch Leng, were freed after three days in detention while probing illegal logging at Veun Sai-Siem Pang National Park.

• Logging persists in Cameroon’s wildlife-rich Ebo Forest despite warnings (Mongabay) - Satellite imagery reveals continued logging operations by SCIEB and Sextransbois in Cameroon's Ebo Forest, home to critical wildlife, despite multiple legal infractions and environmental alerts.

• Youth ocean activism is surging in the Pacific Northwest (Environment Oregon) - Nearly 100 Pacific Northwest students gathered at the University of Oregon to champion marine conservation through workshops and petitions targeting sea otters, kelp forests, and plastic pollution.

• Illegal gold mining drives deforestation in DRC reserve home to ‘African unicorn’ (Mongabay) - Satellite data reveals ongoing deforestation from illegal gold mining in DRC's Okapi Wildlife Reserve, endangering rare species in one of Africa's most biodiverse protected areas.

• Citizen scientists can boost IUCN species assessments, but need better guidance from ecologists (Mongabay) - Citizen scientists provide crucial biodiversity data for IUCN Red List assessments, though experts say standardized protocols are needed to enhance their contributions.

• First Comes the Hurricane. Then Comes the Fire. (Heatmap News) - Experts warn that Hurricane Helene's debris fields and subsequent drought have created severe wildfire risks across the southeastern United States.

• LiveEO | Guide to Ecological Corridor Management for Utilities (LiveEO) - Utilities can now implement Ecological Corridor Management to protect biodiversity along power grids while cutting maintenance costs, according to a newly released industry guide.

• Policy brief: Nature for Resilience (UNDRR) - Global experts call for greater investment in nature-based solutions after research shows direct correlation between ecosystem health and reduced climate disaster risks.

• Around the Forest Service - November 2024 (USFS) - Florida's Ocala National Forest earns spot on National Geographic's top-25 destinations list, as Alaska's Christmas tree completes 4,000-mile trek to DC and Nevada renews forest management deal.

Finance

Development banks' $125B climate finance mislabeling exposed; COP29 secures $300B pledge; Hula Earth-Climate Collective launch biodiversity tracking; US equity hits $448B amid AI surge

• $125b in ‘climate finance’ funds polluting, rights-violating projects: Report (Mongabay) - Development banks mislabeled $125 billion in funding as "climate finance" while backing projects linked to fossil fuels, human rights abuses, and environmental damage last year.

• 📈 Data to start your week (Exponential View) - Global markets witnessed unprecedented shifts as US equity inflows hit $448B, enterprise AI spending reached $13.8B, and robot density peaked at 162 units per 10,000 workers.

• Cop29: five critical issues still left hanging after an underwhelming UN climate summit in Azerbaijan (The Conversation) - Global climate summit in Azerbaijan concludes with nations pledging $300 billion by 2035, meeting only 23% of developing countries' $1.3 trillion request for climate finance.

• Cop29 climate finance deal: why poor countries are so angry (The Conversation) - Global climate finance deal at COP29 pledges $300 billion annually by 2035, meeting only a quarter of developing nations' needs through loan-heavy funding mechanisms.

• Empowering Corporations to Drive Nature Restoration: Hula Earth joins Climate Collective (Medium) - Hula Earth has partnered with Climate Collective to offer corporations real-time biodiversity tracking via satellites and IoT sensors for nature restoration projects.

Grid

Kaluza, Ever-Green Energy, and Bristol Energy Co-op lead grid innovations while Malawi plans 20MW battery facility and Puerto Rico advances community microgrids

• Community Energy Awards: we won two awards! (Bristol Energy Cooperative) - Bristol Energy Cooperative clinched two national awards for its election campaign efforts and microgrid innovation projects alongside CEPRO.HIGH.

• Kaluza Appoints Travers Clarke-Walker as Chief Commercial Officer in Next Phase of Global Growth (Kaluza) - Energy software firm Kaluza appoints former Thought Machine and EDF Energy executive Travers Clarke-Walker as Chief Commercial Officer to spearhead international expansion.

• GEAPP, Government of Malawi launch the construction of 20 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in Lilongwe (GEAPP) - Malawi has secured $20M in grants to build Africa's first 20MW battery storage facility, set to enhance grid stability and renewable energy capacity by 2025.

• Saint Paul-Based Ever-Green Energy Now Operates University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus Energy Systems (Ever-Green Energy) - Saint Paul energy firm Ever-Green Energy assumes control of University of Minnesota's district energy systems, managing 250 buildings spanning 24 million square feet across Twin Cities campuses.

• Castañer, Puerto Rico Presents Community Energy Resilience Plan (IREC) - A remote Puerto Rican village has launched a community-driven plan to fortify its power grid with solar microgrids, marking a significant shift toward energy independence.

• Residentes de Castañer presentan Plan Comunitario de Resiliencia Energética (IREC) - A remote mountain community in Puerto Rico has unveiled a comprehensive microgrid and solar power plan, developed with local input, to combat persistent electricity outages affecting 3,000 residents.

Indigenous

Peru's Indigenous territories face narco-trafficking threats and Petroperú oil spill, while Brazil's Tukapehy village and Coast Funds advance conservation through beekeeping and First Nations storytelling

• Indigenous leaders killed as narco airstrips cut into their Amazon territories (Mongabay) - Analysis reveals 67 drug-trafficking airstrips in Peru's Amazon, with 30 cutting through Indigenous territories and 26 surrounding them, directly linking narco activity to Indigenous leader killings.

• Final Reflection of COP29 (Climate Generation) - Indigenous climate advocate reports both progress in grassroots initiatives and disappointment in world leaders' responses at COP29 climate summit.

• A Força de Tukapehy: Arukapé e os Jovens que Resgatam e Renovam a Amazônia (Meli-Bees) - Indigenous communities in Brazil's Tukapehy village merge ancestral wisdom with modern techniques to safeguard the Amazon through sustainable beekeeping and cultural initiatives.

• A Força de Tukapehy: Arukapé e os Jovens que Resgatam e Renovam a Amazônia (Meli-Bees) - Indigenous communities in Brazil's Tukapehy village merge ancestral wisdom with modern techniques to safeguard the Amazon through sustainable beekeeping and cultural initiatives.

• The Strength of Tukapehy: Arukapé and the Youth Who Revitalize and Renew the Amazon (Meli-Bees) - Indigenous leader Arukapé Suruí Aikewara mentors youth in Brazil's Tukapehy Village, safeguarding Amazonian traditions through beekeeping, agroforestry and artisanal practices.

• The Strength of Tukapehy: Arukapé and the Youth Who Revitalize and Renew the Amazon (Meli-Bees) - Indigenous leader Arukapé Suruí Aikewara mentors youth in Brazil's Tukapehy Village, safeguarding Amazonian traditions through beekeeping, agroforestry, and artisanal crafts.

• Join Our Team: Communications Specialist (Coast Funds) - Indigenous-led conservation group Coast Funds seeks Vancouver-based Communications Specialist, offering up to $80,000 annually to develop First Nations storytelling for Great Bear Rainforest projects.

• Oil Spills, Indigenous Resistance, and the Fight for Justice in the Peruvian Amazon (Amazon Watch) - A massive oil spill by Petroperú has impacted 20 Indigenous communities along Peru's Pastaza River, contaminating 18,750 square meters despite the company's earlier assertions of limited damage.

Industry

LNG market volatility looms as Northvolt enters bankruptcy; $530M in federal clean energy grants announced amid global climate finance targets and regional energy policy shifts

• Global natural gas market may experience a tighter supply-demand balance this winter (EIA) - Global natural gas supplies could tighten as winter approaches, with limited LNG capacity, uncertain Russia-Ukraine transit deals, and El Niño-La Niña weather patterns threatening markets worldwide.

• 🌍 Northvolt charges south #224 (CTVC) - Swedish battery maker Northvolt enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy with $30M in remaining funds, following production setbacks, safety issues and contract losses that prompted its chief executive's departure.

Policy

Court battles over Nepal's protected zones, $530M federal environmental grants, COP29's $300B finance pledge, and state-level climate policies from New England to Oregon shape regulatory landscape

• Nepal’s top court to rule next month on law allowing development in protected areas (Mongabay) - Nepal's highest court will decide next week on a disputed law permitting infrastructure projects in protected zones, sparking fears among conservationists for the future of the nation's wildlife sanctuaries.

• Federal Funding Opportunities and Guidance – November 25, 2024 (Environmental Protection Network) - Federal environmental agency unveils $530M in grants for nonprofits and clean energy, alongside new funding streams targeting pesticide safety and heat resilience programs.

• COP29: Multilateralism, Delays, Controversies, and Mixed Results for Climate Finance, Adaptation, and Agriculture (CGIAR) - Global climate summit ends with ambitious $300 billion annual finance target, while adaptation goals and transition deals remain contentious amid procedural concerns from developing nations.

• New Report Outlines New England’s Renewable Energy Needs (Acadia Center) - New England states must prioritize community engagement and streamline permitting processes to achieve ambitious emissions reduction targets of 80-100% by 2050, according to a new report.

• Rede Energia e Comunidades pede revisão da Tarifa Social de Energia Elétrica (Socioambiental) - Brazilian advocacy group urges tariff reform as monthly power usage hits 150 kWh, leaving vulnerable families struggling with outdated discount rates.

• How are Oregon State Parks funded? (Environment Oregon) - Oregon's state parks operate on a diverse funding model, drawing 7.5% from lottery proceeds alongside RV fees, visitor charges, and various supplementary sources, without relying on general tax dollars.

• What They’re Saying About the COP29 Climate Finance Deal (Heatmap News) - Wealthy nations at COP29 promised $300 billion yearly by 2035 for climate adaptation in developing countries, despite experts saying $1 trillion is needed.

• Ministers Helped ‘Stage Manage’ Shell’s Relocation to UK, Emails Show (DeSmog) - Government officials secretly collaborated with Shell to control public messaging around the company's 2021 UK relocation during COP26, internal emails show.

• Alberta Conservatives Are Making Up Their Own Climate Facts (DeSmog) - Alberta's governing party passed a resolution at its annual meeting claiming CO2 levels are at a 1,000-year low, contradicting established climate science.

• After a disappointing COP29, here’s how to design global climate talks that might actually work (The Conversation) - Climate experts call for five major changes to COP summits, as concerns mount over the annual format and growing influence of oil-producing nations.

• Webinar: Carbon Brief journalists discuss COP29’s key outcomes (Carbon Brief) - Leading climate journalists dissect COP29's financial targets, China's influence, and carbon trading regulations during post-conference analysis.

• Duke’s proposed gas plants would leave communities to bear costs of increased air pollution (Southern Environmental Law Center) - Duke Energy's proposed gas plants in North Carolina would emit more pollutants than current coal facilities, raising cancer risks and violating Clean Air Act standards while burdening local communities with health costs.

• With 5 years Left Until 2030, the Era of Net Zero Implementation is Here (EDF+Business) - Global climate action surges as more than 15,500 organizations join Race to Zero initiative since COP26, transitioning from carbon pledges to active emission reduction plans.

• Corporate climate strategy under a second Trump administration: Policy, predictions, and ramifications (Optera) - Market forces and stakeholder demands are expected to drive stricter corporate climate policies, regardless of potential US federal changes, as state and global regulations gain prominence.

• Evaluating COP29 With a Higher Education Perspective (Second Nature) - Global climate leaders at COP29 emphasized higher education's pivotal impact, with 1,000+ universities worldwide collaborating on sustainability initiatives despite political challenges in the United States.

• Americans Just Voted Against the Climate – What Happened? (Protect Our Winters) - New research reveals how economic identity and competing priorities led 67% of rural American voters to reject climate initiatives in the 2020 presidential election.

• INC-5: Conversation with Observers (UNEP) - Delegates from 175 nations gather in Busan to finalize a global plastic treaty aimed at curbing production and supporting developing countries through legally binding measures.

• INC-5 | UNEP Leadership and Observer Dialogue | Busan, South Korea #endplasticpollution (UNEP) - Global delegates gather in Busan for final negotiations to establish binding international law aimed at ending worldwide plastic pollution before 2025.

• Climate Solutions Through Fiction (Creation Justice Ministries) - A Methodist pastor's new murder mystery novel weaves climate change and interfaith dialogue into a flood narrative, sparking discussions on environmental stewardship.

• What Congress Needs to Know About COP29 (EESI) - Azerbaijan's selection as COP29 host spotlights the nation's complex dual role, as 90% of its exports are fossil fuels while it seeks to guide international climate talks.

Renewables

Lawmakers split on funding new geothermal initiatives despite cross-party support

• Geothermal Could Be the Big Winner of This Election Cycle (Heatmap News) - Growing bipartisan momentum for geothermal energy development faces funding hurdles as House and Senate lawmakers debate new legislation amid Republican budget concerns.

Transport

Massport's $60M shore power project and EV policy concerns, while cruise industry faces scrutiny over emissions and waste

• Massport to invest $60 million to create electric shore power for growing cruise ship industry (GBH) - Massport will invest $60M to build an electric shore power system, allowing cruise ships to turn off diesel engines while docked in Boston Harbor.

• How Trump could stall Massachusetts’ electric vehicle transition (Acadia Center) - Massachusetts' electric vehicle transition faces uncertainty under a potential Trump presidency, even as his executive powers remain constrained in affecting state-level environmental policies.

• Thanksgiving Turkeys Rack Up Miles And CO2 Before We Eat Them (Forbes) - The average American Thanksgiving turkey journeys 1,500 miles through four trucks and three facilities under constant refrigeration before reaching dinner tables, contributing to carbon emissions nationwide.

• Cruise Ship Report Card Marks Massive Pollution, Constant Greenwashing from Cruise Industry (Friends of the Earth) - Cruise lines dump 1.5 gigatons of toxic wastewater annually, as new report reveals 13 of 21 companies scored D+ or lower in environmental standards testing.