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The Conservative climate plan is real, even if it raises a few questions

Clean Energy Canada

“But while the plan represents a significant step forward for the Conservative party and our national dialogue, its details do raise questions, including how it positions Canada for a net-zero 2050 and whether the party would also hit an increased climate target—something we expect will be announced during next Thursday’s global Earth Day Summit. “We

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Top US business leaders urge Biden to deliver 'bold' 2030 emissions goal

Business Green

Over 300 of America's largest firms back open letter to President Biden calling on him to set a 2030 target to cut emissions by at least 50 per cent against 2005 levels. We, therefore, call on you to adopt the ambitious and attainable target of cutting GHG emissions by at least 50 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030.".

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Federal budget lays foundation for a cleaner, fairer Canada

Clean Energy Canada

While such policies seldom make headlines, they efficiently reduce emissions year after year at a significant scale. “A The budget positions Canada to reduce emissions by about 36% below 2005 levels by 2030, achieving reductions beyond Canada’s current target of 30%. The centre would also help implement the Canada-U.S.

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A decidedly impartial review of Mark Jacobson’s 100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage for Everything

Renewable Energy World

Happy Earth Day 2021! In 2005, Jacobson worked with Stanford students to begin mapping regions of the U.S. Congress; and policy pros serving President Obama. The dual papers now made it easier for policy makers to push the 100% WWS model forward. Photo Courtesy Mark Jacobson). Collaboration with Students.

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House Committee Poised for Potential Subpoena of PR Firm for Climate Disinformation

DeSmogBlog

The websites artificially created the appearance of grassroots political energy, and shared misleading “news” that downplayed environmental damage from fracking while simultaneously promoting the benefits of pro-drilling policies. As it happens, Gloria Dittus previously founded Dittus Communications, which was acquired by FTI in 2005.

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Earth Day: Prime Minister urges world leaders not to 'throw away chance to preserve our planet'

Business Green

The Prime Minister is scheduled to address the opening session of the Climate Leaders Summit, which is being hosted by the Biden administration to coincide with Earth Day and step up pressure on governments around the world to strengthen their national climate action plans ahead of the crucial COP26 Climate Summit in Glasgow this autumn.

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The Paris Agreement and World Leaders’ Summit on Climate: What you need to know

Defend Our Future

President Biden kept his promise to rejoin the Paris climate agreement on Day One of his administration. Soon after, the White House announced plans to convene world leaders for a Leaders Summit on Climate to be held April 22 and April 23 – around the Earth Day – aimed at enhancing climate progress globally.