Temporary ‘off-ramps’ could assist countries on decarbonisation journey -academics
Temporary mitigation “off-ramps” could help countries manage the significant challenges associated with the rapid decarbonisation experts say is needed to meet global net zero emissions targets.
Read MoreSwiss voters reject plan to boost biodiversity conservation
Voters in Switzerland rejected on Sunday a proposal to enhance nature protection in the country, with opponents claiming the reform would be too costly and jeopardise business development.
Read MoreNew French minister pledges to continue fight for energy sovereignty
Antoine Armand, the new French economy and finance minister, pledged to continue fighting for the country’s energy sovereignty, saying “the major challenge of our century is the climate emergency”, as EU acquaintance Agnes Pannier-Runacher makes a comeback as the country’s climate and energy minister.
Read MoreBig economies lag behind COP28 commitment in renewable energy rollout -report
Many of the big economies need to accelerate wind and solar rollout to meet their COP28 commitments and avoid derailing the Paris Agreement goal to limit global warming to 1.5 C, according to analysis released this week.
Read MoreFood sector faces slow progress on climate action despite improved emissions disclosure -report
Despite growing regulatory pressures and improved emissions disclosure in the food sector, companies are struggling to make significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, particularly those from their supply chains, according to a new report.
Read MoreCWNYC24: Norway stands firm on blue hydrogen days after Equinor scraps plans -minister
Norway continues to support blue hydrogen solutions, a top Norwegian official stated Sunday at Climate Week NYC.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Global net zero commitments increase, yet 40% of major players still lack targets
Net zero commitments across countries, cities, regions, and companies have seen progress, but 40% of non-state entities, including major companies like Tesla, Nintendo, and Berkshire Hathaway, still lack emission reduction or net zero targets, according to new research.
Read MoreUK airline becomes largest carbon removals buyer in aviation via landmark deal
A flagship UK airline has become the biggest purchaser of carbon removal (CDR) credits in the UK, and the world’s largest CDR buyer in aviation, through a deal announced Monday.
Read MoreElevated ozone levels threaten tropical forests’ role in climate mitigation, researchers warn
Rising ground-level ozone levels are significantly reducing the productivity of tropical forests, undermining their ability to act as a crucial carbon sink, researchers warn.
Read MoreBiggest automakers in Europe and North America aren’t addressing their steel production emissions -report
The majority of automakers in Europe and North America have not set targets for integrating fossil-free steel, according to a report released Wednesday.
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