Rules For EU Carbon Permit Gets Delayed
EU will finalise the free permits’ benchmark for the period of “2021-2025” in February.
Climate Change
Poland Decides To Close Land Mines By 2049
The COVID-19 crisis along with the climate policies of the EU acted as a push for Poland to take “more decisive steps over the loss-making sector”.
The Business Roundtable of U.S. Supports Carbon Pricing
The group has shown its support towards reducing “U.S. greenhouse gas emissions” by eighty percent in comparison to 2005 figures by 2050.
Climate Change Is Bigger Economic Risk Than COVID-19 Pandemic
The European Central Bank cannot ignore climate risks even though it may appear to be “unrelated to monetary policy”.
The First Ever Detailed ‘Net Zero Investment Framework’
IIGC’s framework is the first to present “practical guidance” for the investors in decarbonising portfolios and boosting investments to find solutions to climate change.
Exxon Mobil Corp, API and Koch Industries Face Minnesota Lawsuit
Minnesota state charges oil companies as guilty of conducting deceitful global warming campaign to keep the public in the dark.
‘Coronavirus Recovery’ Fund Needed For Britain’s Climate Goal: CCC Advisers
The advisers of climate change committee’s report found Britain’s policies on climate change falling “well short”.
IEA Needs Bolder ‘Climate Stance’
“Bold, not incremental, action is required”: in an open letter to IEA.
ECB President Singles Out Banks For Their Failure Towards Climate Risk Disclosure
ECB needs to get a better understanding of climate change impact and its affect on the economy to find ways of playing its role.
Top Barclays Shareholder Supports Climate Risk Resolution
Investors push Barclays towards phasing out of financing into fossil fuel industry.
The U.S. Doesn’t Agree With G20 Over Climate Change Being A Risk To Economy
The G20 diplomats have informed that the U.S. is not on board with their decision to mark climate change as a risk to economy in the former’s recent draft communique.
JetBlue Airways’ Aims To Achieve Carbon Neutrality In 2020
JetBlue plans to use alternative sustainable fuel for flights taking off from San Francisco and become carbon neutral for the domestic flights.
Barclays’ Shareholders Support New Resolution To Reduce Fossil Fuel Investment
Shareholders put pressure on Barclays to set plans for responsible financing.
Expectations Continues To Build Up With All Eyes On BlackRock’s New Climate Approach In 2020
BlackRock directly interacting with companies on climate risk is a “positive sign”.
Are We ‘Spending Another Decade Doing Worthy Things But Not Enough’?
Financial market is not fast enough to reduce investments on fossils fuels, says Carney.
‘We Are Woefully Underprepared’ As Glaciers Meltdown Leaving Global Water Supply At Risk
50% global water supply is mountain-sourced. How do we cope with the climate change impact on melting glaciers?
Offshore Wind Energy Market Could Value ‘$1-Trillion’ In The Near Future
IEA reports that offshore wind turbines have the capacity to help the world in reaching sustainable energy targets by reducing cost and CO2 emissions.
Republicans and Democrats focus on carbon pricing
With carbon tax bills, the changing wave has caught on to the Congress in the U.S.
‘Climate Neutrality Must Be Achieved By 2050’: The EU Bloc Leaders
The EU Summit leaders’ footnote to final statement shows support for the “mid-century goal”.
Slashing Greenhouse Gas Emission Could Cost 40% Higher For Britain Than Previously Estimated
“BEIS’s own analysis find the costs to be 40% higher”, wrote Hammond.
European Breweries To Up Their Brewing Innovation Amid Green Legislations
As the customers turn towards responsible drinking and the regulatory body continue to introduce environmental laws, the Breweries in Europe sees being “pro-active” is the way to go.
The Frontiers Of Climate Change Battle
The Brazilian coastline mangrove forests stand as sentinels to check soil erosion by taking on the hit from climate change and rising water levels, but we need to save them from the humans as well as climate change phenomena.
Russia Launches Nuclear-Icebreaker To Strengthen Its Arctic Trade Route
The Arctic promises undiscovered oil reservoirs, and as the climate turns warmer with the year, Russia prepares to the “Northern Sea Route” all around the year.
Ahead Of Australian Election, Environment Stands As A Major Concern To Voters
Currently, environmental related issues gain more people’s attention in Australia as it climbs three spots in the rank of concerns for citizens in comparison to the previous voting session.
Bitcoin Mining Worsens Global Warming Effect
New study shows that crypto-currency mining could hasten global warming.
IMF’s Managing Director Finds Trade Barriers ‘Frustration’
Ten years of international trade re-structuring efforts are being undermined by the introduction of “barriers”.
Pope Addresses The Oil & Gas Giants To ‘Respect’ COP21 Deal
It is disturbing to see the greenhouse emission levels still pointing high.
Wacky Weather Causes ‘Split In The Polar Vortex’
North Pole experiences warmer temperatures while the easterlies move towards Europe.
Alarming Concerns Or Driving Force Towards Green Energy? – Bitcoin Growth Comes At Environmental Cost
Analysts’ estimates of bitcoin’s energy consumption indicate that the environment, already taxed by climate change, is being over burdened.
Recent News Confirms That The U.S. Will Be Coming Out Of The Paris Climate Deal Under Trump
A decision of the U.S. President comes with “rally” as well as “rifts”.
Newly Developed ‘Artificial Photosynthesis’ Device Converts CO2 Into Car Fuel
Researchers introduce a “stop-gap” solution to slow down the effects of climate change while the search continues to find a permanent way out.
More Efficient Resource Management Can Add A ‘$2tr’ To The Economy Of The World
The cost that would go into keeping the effects of climate change at bay could be recovered by sustainable and efficient utilisation of global resources, shows recent IRP report.
Climate Change Projects ‘Net-Negative’ Market Consequences: OECD Report
While, green business and clean energy trends progress to fight against climate change, there are opposing moves that pose hurdles before them.
A Glimpse Into The ‘Intractability Of A Climate Change’ That Would Last For Millenia
Researchers reveal new set of data on the effects of climate change based on a model that imitates the “20,000 years” old Ice Age Period.
Young Students Take Part In Mock-COP21 & Discuss About Environmental Current Affairs
The World Affairs Council’s of Washington DC organises a mock COP21 event for students and teachers in order to inform them about global current affairs on the environment and climate front.
Over-exploitation of our Ocean is leading to degradation of our $24 trillion wealth
The oceans harbour huge riches which needs to be managed and not just exploited. As per a report, 90% of the ocean’s global fish stock is either over-exploited or fully exploited. Unless this pattern is put to end, our very survival as a species is questionable.
India & the U.S set the ball rolling for reduced carbon emissions
Mr.Modi, India’s Prime Minister, is tasked with confronting not just global warming, but a number of immediate threats — alleviating poverty, improving air quality, expanding access to electricity, enhancing agricultural productivity, just to name a few.
Many of the actions under the U.S.-India agreement will not only reduce emissions, but will also help address these development challenges.
Belize makes smart changes to protect its marine ecology and coastline
Belize has taken concrete positive steps to safeguard its fragile reefs, its coasts, its marine ecology, and its coastal communities. Fishermen in coastal communities have already invested in other livelihoods and are seeing early signs of success.
Climate Funding is the core issue for Pacific Islanders
The Pacific Nation states bear the brunt of global warming on a day-to-day basis. Their very survival is dependent on the details of the climatic funding by other nation states which is to be decided in Paris later this year.
Our excessive compulsive purchase addictions will only fuel climatic changes
Climate change will only happen if we control our greed, change our excessive consumption patterns and not be naïve and gulp down just about anything corporates sell us through advertisements.
