The Environmental Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The biggest problem that the world is facing these days is climate change. Many climate activists are working day and night to educate people regarding climate change and what effects it can have on human life. billion by 2050. This means that the earth’s needs will change soon enough.

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EDF + Business

JUNE 9, 2020

Methane: Europe’s missing link for effective energy decarbonization. and Algeria, countries with sizeable methane emissions. This provides the EU with significant leverage when it comes to tackling emissions from the upstream segment, which is where the biggest part of the methane problem lies.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 24, 2023

The document highlights the extremely high global warming potential of largely unrecorded methane leakages along the whole natural gas supply chain. To mitigate climate change, it is crucial to stop using all fossil fuels, to ban new natural gas boilers, and to massively ramp up renewable electricity production.

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EDF + Business

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

New research from a group of scientists and experts at EDF shows that “Net Zero by 2050” — considered a key indication of ambition — does not guarantee that we achieve the climate benefits we desire. Specifically, early action on methane stands out as the most effective strategy to slow warming in the near-term. .

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 25, 2021

At the start of 2021, leading investors openly recognize that climate change presents a massive systemic risk and a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity. But for the vast majority of firms, the real work of implementing climate and ESG integration is ahead. Integrate climate into core business. degrees Celsius scenario.

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DeSmogBlog

MARCH 31, 2023

Nor does it refer to a topic that was of unequivocal scientific concern at the time: The “greenhouse effect,” or what is now known as climate change. He dubbed his project “ Dirty Pearls: exposing Shell’s hidden legacy of climate change accountability, 1970-1990.”

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Initiative marks a significant step up in global action on the potent greenhouse gas and could lead to a major crackdown on sources of methane globally. The US President stressed that reducing methane emissions would be critical to keeping the world on a 1.5C-aligned

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 5, 2024

Peatlands store around one-third of the world’s soil carbon, playing a vital role in reducing carbon emissions and combatting climate change. Dr Mann and his team will work across the UK to develop low-cost sensor systems that can monitor carbon dioxide and methane emissions from peatlands.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The researchers advocate these measures in partnership with other strategies on the farm to mitigate climate change, for example nutritional supplements to reduce methane emissions from ruminants. Away from farms, the scientists argue strongly that peatlands should be restored to maximise on natural capital.

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EDF + Business

AUGUST 17, 2021

Last week’s report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) offered a grim reminder that business-as-usual won’t protect people or the planet from the catastrophic effects of climate change. Address methane. These distinct benchmarks give methane the attention it deserves. Gabe Malek.

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Business Green

AUGUST 20, 2020

Nitrous oxide is an overlooked driver of climate change, while methane attracts all the attention," said report author Sam Packer, policy officer at the Soil Association. Unless we reduce nitrogen pollution, we will never be able to reach net zero targets.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 28, 2021

Some think that confronting climate change and creating jobs and economic inclusion are in conflict," Fraser noted in her remarks. Solving climate change must be a driver and economic prosperity.". It’s also committing to advance next-generation sustainable aviation fuels and other climate tech. Climate Change.

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Business Green

JANUARY 18, 2022

US oil major ExxonMobil announced yesterday that it plans to achieve net zero across its "operated assets" by 2050, tapping a range measures from energy efficiency and electrification to methane mitigation and equipment upgrades to slash emissions from its own operations.

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GreenTechMedia

MAY 7, 2021

In late March, the Biden team said it plans to accelerate offshore wind development -- with a goal of getting 30 gigawatts of projects finished by 2030, and 110 gigawatts by 2050. ” H e’s drawing a very clear connection between taking action on climate change and building tons of jobs.

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Defend Our Future

JULY 26, 2019

She has established herself as such by embarking on a mission to raise awareness of the climate crisis and by demanding that elected leaders listen to the voices of us young people when making decisions that will determine what our futures will look like. Thunberg knows this. The estimated 1.5

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Business Green

MAY 19, 2021

Studies show that to stabilize the climate by 2050, the world will have to do more than just stop greenhouse emissions. That value can give companies the incentive to deploy the technology at the global scale necessary to slow climate change. One key to success: CCU adds economic value.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 15, 2021

By empowering women and girls globally, Project Drawdown calculated that we could avoid 120 billion tons of emissions by 2050. They also are more equipped with the vital skills to adapt and be resilient to climate change when disaster strikes, and to influence how their communities mitigate against it. 6 and 7, respectively.

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Renewable Energy World

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The International Energy Agency called for "unmistakable" action by world leaders to reduce emissions ahead of the COP26 Climate Change Conference , warning that the global transition to renewable energy isn't happening quickly enough to meet net-zero goals. Follow @EngelsAngle. C in the "Announced Pledges Scenario.".

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 5, 2023

Richard Barker, Head of Environment, NPL said: “Climate change is one of the biggest societal challenges of our time and the UK led the world in declaring a net zero target by 2050. To assess our progress to Net Zero it is imperative that we have the best monitoring system possible.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 1, 2021

In stopping climate change, time is as important as tech Jonathan Foley Mon, 03/01/2021 – 01:30 This article originally appeared on the author’s personal blog, and was written in that capacity. The only sure path to stop climate change is to zero out greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 8, 2022

It’s not much compared to other big industries but a study has found this figure may rise to as much as 17% by 2050 if the industry doesn’t become more sustainable. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is eager to prevent this from happening and has set a goal to reduce emissions by 50% by 2050. Further increase in automation.

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Business Green

APRIL 4, 2022

BusinessGreen's quick guide to the IPCC's landmark Working Group III report on climate solutions. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has this afternoon published a landmark guide to climate change solutions, the first report of its type in more than six years.

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EDF + Business

OCTOBER 26, 2021

For the 128 asset managers and 61 banks that have committed to align trillions of dollars with the Paris Agreement, this moment presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to achieve their climate goals – not through investments but through public policy advocacy. Advocating for climate policy is in investors’ best interest.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

BP has today become the latest oil major to set a net zero emissions goal , announcing that it aims to deliver net zero emissions across its operations and its oil and gas production basis by 2050 or sooner. His comments were echoed by Helge Lund, BP's chairman, who said the entire board was committed to driving the net zero transition.

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DeSmogBlog

JULY 20, 2023

But TC Energy, the Canadian owner of a major regional gas pipeline, has asked federal regulators to approve a plan that would dramatically expand the line’s capacity, flooding the region for decades with new supplies of methane gas – even as demand dwindles. percent a year on average through 2050. Credit: Rogue Climate.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

dairy organization said it would transition the industry to "carbon neutral or better" by 2050. Commitments to change three decades from now don’t mean much without a detailed plan on how to get there. Climate Change. Shifting some production to a lab potentially could lead to big savings on both fronts. Food Systems.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 12, 2022

According to the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), carbon offset programs can be grouped into the following broad categories: Renewable energy, energy efficiency, methane abatement, reforestation and conservation, fuel switching, and community projects. Carbon offset program #3: Methane abatement.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Globally, the carbon removal potential of coastal blue carbon ecosystem restoration is around a few hundred million tons of CO 2 per year by 2050, which is relatively small compared to the need. One interesting application is adding certain seaweeds to feed for ruminant farm animals, which significantly could reduce their methane emissions.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 15, 2020

US oil and gas major offers 'respect and support' for global ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, but campaigners remain less than convinced. However, the oil giant's climate plan yesterday sparked fierce criticism from green groups and climate scientists.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Climate action honors that legacy — because climate change is as stark an inequality issue as it gets and requires every bit as much doggedness to address. Climate action honors that legacy — because climate change is as stark an inequality issue as it gets and requires every bit as much doggedness to address.

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Grist

MAY 22, 2024

Natural gas is a fossil fuel made up mostly of methane , an extremely potent greenhouse gas that is much more efficient at trapping heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. Oil and gas companies have long promoted natural gas as a clean energy source, despite knowing that it was a major contributor to climate change.

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DeSmogBlog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Another 12 LNG export terminals have been proposed in the state, despite warnings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change researchers that no new fossil fuel projects should be developed if we are to meet international pledges aimed at preventing further global warming.

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DeSmogBlog

APRIL 26, 2023

Methane, a greenhouse gas which is belched out in high volumes by cattle, has been identified by the UN and world leaders as the quickest route to cut global heating. New research published in Nature Climate Change in March, which was able to pinpoint the warming caused by livestock emissions for the first time, has added to the pressure.

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EDF + Business

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

However, short-term capital allocation strategies too often magnify physical, reputational, and regulatory risks associated with climate change. Fortunately, Morgan Stanley has broken the status quo this week, becoming the first major American bank to commit to net-zero financed emissions by 2050. Why it matters.

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Greentown Labs

JANUARY 31, 2022

If you said no, Greentown Houston member Cemvita Factory is here to change your mind. Its team is leveraging the powers of microbes and synthetic biology to fight climate change. The climate impact? Utilizing one gigaton of CO 2 by 2050, according to Cemvita Factory—about 2.5 Let’s start simple.

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Business Green

MARCH 10, 2022

The Northern Ireland Assembly has passed climate change legislation committing the region to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, after draft legislation tabled by Agriculture and Environment Minister Edwin Poots was approved by the nation's lawmakers on Tuesday.

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Energy Innovation

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

State EPS models can inform policy to close emissions reduction gaps The United States government, as well as many state governments, have set ambitious targets to reduce GHG emissions and align with global efforts to solve climate change. climate goals. The five-policy scenario includes strong methane capture and destruction.

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