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Climate Change Litigation Turns Toward Animal Agriculture

Even as the geographical and doctrinal diversity of climate change litigation increases, climate lawsuits—whether they seek to hold private actors directly accountable or challenge government policies—continue to focus primarily on fossil fuels. This makes sense given that major oil and gas companies (sometimes called the “Carbon Majors”) are leading contributors to the climate crisis. But…

Guest Blog: Pioneering Decision from the Indian Supreme Court Recognizing Freedom from the Adverse Effects of Climate Change as a Fundamental Right.

Introduction Though environmental rights have long been recognized globally, they have undergone particularly notable evolution over the past half-century. India, surprisingly to some, has one of the most sophisticated frameworks concerning State obligations and individual protections, including a robust system for guaranteeing the enjoyment of environment rights to individuals. The recent decision by the Indian…

This Is How We Solve a Heat Crisis

Every summer now feels like Groundhog Day. More heat records broken. Soon, we’ll have more school days canceled (take Philadelphia for example where nearly 30 percent of city schools recently shut down due to lack of cooling systems). We already have more heat-related deaths (in fact, according to a study, it’s very likely we’ve been…

Guest Blog: Connecting Data Centers to the Grid: An Innovative and Controversial Proposal from AEP Ohio

Concerns about the growth in data centers and the associated increases in power demand have received substantial press coverage. As the scale of the burden that data centers impose on the electricity grid becomes clearer to the public, more and more people are asking the unavoidable question: who will pay for the grid upgrades needed…

A Missed Opportunity to Decarbonize Municipal & Nonprofit Buildings: Section 179D Tax Deduction

Two years into the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the several tax credits that are eligible for “elective pay” are starting to catalyze investment in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and EV charging by nontaxable entities like local governments and nonprofit organizations. Slower to develop is a robust, cohesive response by nontaxable entities to the main tax…

Who Wants Pelau (Chicken and Rice) for Dinner?

Lesley Enston’s heartfelt new cookbook, Belly Full, is everything a cookbook should be. To begin with, I’m excited to cook everything in it… …like pumpkin fritters and coconut-stewed vegetables and sweet plantain omelettes and meat stews flavored with intense green sauces.… Read more The post Who Wants Pelau (Chicken and Rice) for Dinner? appeared first…

Four Fun Things

This fall, I’ve been struck by how many people on the street are wearing solid colors, versus prints. I love the timeless feel of brown, denim, red, and grey.… Read more The post Four Fun Things appeared first on Cup of Jo.

My #1 Dating Rule

Ever since I started dating after my divorce, friends and readers have asked a bunch of fun questions. Like, what do you wear on first dates?”… Read more The post My #1 Dating Rule appeared first on Cup of Jo.

Cool Medium To Long Hairstyles Perfect For Your Summer Makeup

Summer time is here once again! So, you have the perfect outfit that matches your summer light makeup, how about your hair? Many women fear to flaunt medium to long hairstyles during the summer season because it’s relatively warm and uncomfortable. However, with the right idea, you’ll definitely rock the summer season. Summer is warm, hot…Continue…

Amazing Female Superhero Makeup Tutorials

We care a lot about beauty and makeup but that doesn’t mean we can’t save the world. Get all the girl power feels you need with these superhero makeup inspirations. I feel like every girl has dreamt of becoming a superhero at one point in their lives because not everyone wants to be a damsel…Continue…

Beauty Instagram Stars to Follow on Snapchat

Do you ever wonder how your favorite beauty Instagram stars look like without makeup, or what they do when they’re not busy posting beautiful photos of themselves? If yes, then following them on Snapchat is going to be your best option. Aside from the fun filters, Snapchat has to offer, it has become the favorite social…Continue…