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Not all carbon removals are created equally

Business Green

LSE's Josh Burke sets out the risks of prematurely incorporating carbon removal technologies into carbon markets. Carbon removals are needed because net zero targets - as implied by their name - are based on net emissions levels, which are important to distinguish from gross emissions. New net zero standards.

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COVID-19 and Other Crises Reviewed in a Year Over Year Assessment of GHG Emissions

Green Market Oracle

The virus has caused a 17 percent reduction in atmospheric carbon during parts of this year and may decrease CO2 emissions by 4.2-7.5 The data collected by the IGBP has been compiled in a table (see left) that helps us to seen to monitor year over year changes in GHG emissions. Negative values can be seen in 1982, 1992 and 1996.

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The prospects for I-1631 eliminating 20 million tons of carbon pollution annually by 2035

Low Carbon Prosperity

In this Low Carbon Prosperity Institute (LCPI) analysis, we explore scenarios of carbon reduction investment performance based on the revenue allocation described in Initiative 1631. The measure is intended, but not required, to reduce carbon emissions in 2035 to 25% below 1990 levels, consistent with the state’s legislated target.

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Price and provenance: Does the UK have an appetite for eco-labels on food?

Business Green

Between 2008 and 2019, the average amount of meat eaten each day per person in the UK fell from just under 104g to a little more than 86g, according to the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey. It is a complex puzzle requiring a sweeping set of policies, strategies, and collaboration across business and government to put together.

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My exclusive interview with ChatGPT about AI, climate tech and sustainability

Business Green

I wanted to see how much it knew and how well it could contextualise the broad and complex range of technologies under the climate tech umbrella - everything from clean energy to water treatment to e-bikes to carbon capture - and what it understood about corporate sustainability in general. Makower: Great.

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Online Event - VERGE Energy Conference

Green Market Oracle

VERGE Energy Conference (VERGE 20) will take place on October 26-30, 2020. This online event can be attended from anywhere, The central theme at VERGE 20 will focus on how energy systems can be decarbonized, decentralized, digitized and democratized. VERGE 20 will be attended by more than 15,000 leaders, it will feature 300+ speakers.

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Greentech Media Bids Farewell

GreenTechMedia

But the energy transformation it’s been chronicling for the past 14 years is just getting started. clean energy and technology community that has evolved into a mighty and globe-spanning economic force. Greentech Media closes its doors this week.