Wednesday, September 2, 2015

College Readiness Grant/ Mt. Denali/ Cutting Emissions


 View of Mt. Denali

Missoulian: North America's tallest mountain gets new name _ and height
Old Name Officially Returns to Nation’s Highest Peak
“This name change recognizes the sacred status of Denali to many Alaska Natives,” Secretary Jewell said. “The name Denali has been official for use by the State of Alaska since 1975, but even more importantly, the mountain has been known as Denali for generations. With our own sense of reverence for this place, we are officially renaming the mountain Denali in recognition of the traditions of Alaska Natives and the strong support of the people of Alaska.”

New Elevation for Nation’s Highest Peak
“A new, official height for Denali has been measured at 20,310 feet, just 10 feet less than the previous elevation of 20,320 feet which was established using 1950’s era technology.”
Denali National Park and Preserve


Missoulian: Nations' pledges to cut emissions called insufficient
The CAT emissions gap – How close are INDCs to 2 and 1.5°C pathways?
“Around 65% of global emissions are covered by the “Intended Nationally Determined Contributions” (INDCs) submitted by 29 Parties as of 1 September 2015. The CAT has assessed 15 of these INDCs, covering 64.5% of global emissions, and has rated seven as “inadequate,” six “medium” and only two as “sufficient” ….”

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