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Net zero targets: How to manage the 'hot air' to limit global warming

Business Green

Based on the global carbon budget of 400 billion tonnes between 2020 and 2050, identified by the IPCC in its 2021 Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), the new OECM research calculates carbon budgets for the highest emitting industries. The technology to implement and achieve this target is already available, but what is missing is bold action.

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The key to scaling greenhouse gas removals? Robust monitoring, reporting and verification

Business Green

The extent to which GGR will play a part in global climate change mitigation efforts was made apparent in a 2022 IPCC report which called for 100 to1000 gigatonnes (Gt) of CO2 to be removed from the atmosphere by 2100. by 2050 will be dangerously out of reach.

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Decade of delivery: How can businesses help keep 1.5C alive at COP26?

Business Green

The latest report from the Energy Transitions Commission has set out a roadmap for how the world can move on to a 1.5C warming trajectory over the course of the coming decade. It is a daunting task, but one governments and businesses have no option but to complete if they want to avert a rolling climate crisis. pathway by 2030.

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California Air Resources Board Releases Draft Scoping Plan Update (Part 3)

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

Assembly Bill (AB) 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32), requires CARB to develop and update every five years a scoping plan that describes the approach California will take to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to achieve the goal of reducing emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. emphasis added) [4].

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'Milestone': Nations agree non-binding 2050 net zero target for international air travel

Business Green

Aviation industry hails first ever long-term climate goal for sector, but green groups remain sceptical over credibility of new target. The target builds on the same net zero commitment, which was made a year ago by global industry body the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG).

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Is the Climate Culture War being overstated: Government survey reveals public support for lifestyle changes to achieve net zero

Business Green

It found 83 per cent of participants felt climate change was a concern, while just over half perceived their local area to be experiencing the effects of climate change to 'at least some extent', on top of 14 per cent who believed global warming was impacting their area 'a great deal'.

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Net Zero Banking Alliance: Most members failing to set sufficient climate goals, report warns

Business Green

global warming pathway, new research today from ShareAction claims. Meanwhile, some, such as JP Morgan, do not distinguish between renewable energy and low-carbon fuels and fossil fuel energy sources in their targets, meaning they can meet targets by expanding financing of renewables rather than defunding oil and gas.