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China considers going ‘Carbon Neutral’, peaking Emissions

Mr. Sustainability

Summary - China considers going carbon neutral. What else did you expect with this title? China is considering carbon neutrality as part of its long term climate plan, the country’s foreign ministry announced following a summit with EU leaders. And we encourage China to be even more ambitious.

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? Climate highs and lows #167

Climate Tech VC

Corporate carbon footprint tracking collects $27M, and forestry and battery interests intersect to invest $18M toward bio-graphite for lithium-ion cells. The changes include a five-year delay on banning the sale of new gas and diesel cars and a nine-year delay for phasing out gas boilers, pushing enforcement of both measures out to 2035.

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Global Briefing: Panama Canal Authority eyes emissions fee for ships

Business Green

Plus China's five-year green industry plan, EU CO2 prices reach record high, and more of the top green business news around the world this week. The Panama Canal Authority is eyeing the introduction of a new charging system that would see ship owners having to pay a fee based on their vessels' greenhouse gas emissions.

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? Copper’s the new gold rush #184

Climate Tech VC

  In other news British banks increase their green ambitions while the opposition Labour party drops theirs. KoBold’s copper conquest Mining startup KoBold Metals unearthed what could be one of the world’s largest copper deposits in Mingomba, Zambia last week. 💼 Find or share roles on our job board here.

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5 Government Initiatives from Around the World That Are Helping Reduce the Impact of Climate Change

Green Tech Challenge

In that light, let's take a look at how these five countries are acknowledging climate change, and what steps they are taking to reduce its impact. UK to Reduce Plastic Waste Plastic waste is a burning issue in the UK, as its recycling industry is largely affected by China’s new ban on foreign waste.

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Preparing for COP26

Envirotec Magazine

What are the big priorities for COP? Its conclusions have since been endorsed with apparent sincerity by the UK government, which announced in June that it was committing to ensuring that more of the UK’s largest new infrastructure projects “leave nature and biodiversity in an overall better state than before development”.

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What does delivering a net zero investment portfolio actually entail?

Business Green

BlackRock's CEO Larry Fink has warned companies that they face increased scrutiny of their carbon-cutting plans and US president Joe Biden has outlined $2tr of commitments in support of climate action at a time when thousands of businesses and scores of national governments are unveiling net zero strategies.