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Scotland’s climate targets are in danger of becoming meaningless, warns advisory group

Envirotec Magazine

The integrity of the Scottish climate framework is now at risk. One year ago, I called for more clarity and transparency on Scottish climate policy and delivery. The Climate Change Committee has conducted a methodological review of the Scottish Climate Targets and assessed progress in cutting Scottish greenhouse gas emissions.

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September 2020 Cleantech Roundup: Electric Vehicle Company SPACs | New Decarbonization Policy…

Clean Energy Trust

period that it forced cleantech into witness protection, later emerging with the alias “Climate tech” (more on that below). Three Major Policy Announcements and How They Will Play Into Decarbonization Over the last month, there were three major policy announcements that stood out to me?—?one

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Despite the hydrogen hype, electricity will drive net zero transport

Business Green

Cars, buses, trucks, scooters and even planes are going electric, and Britain needs an electricity grid able to cope with it, writes Onward's Ted Christie-Miller. A bi-product of these regulations has been the surge in e-bikes and e-scooters on our roads, albeit illegally in the case of the latter.

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Unfriend: Why is Facebook restricting climate-related ad campaigns from green businesses?

Business Green

Green businesses contend the social media giant's policies are treating their adverts in the same way as campaigns from 'dark money' funded lobbyists, undermining the timeliness and effectiveness of their marketing messages in the process. But, as Fidler points out, she was trying to advertise a careers event, not make a political point.

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Trends in mobility and energy innovation with Gabriel Scheer

Elemental Excelerator

What inspires you in your work fighting climate change? That’s why empowering diverse founders and working directly with frontline communities are such critical pieces of Elemental’s mission fighting climate change. Life is short, and I want to leave a dent. Only if everyone is served will any of us be served.

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The Blue Economy: Importance of Ocean Conservation

Green Tech Challenge

In order to reverse climate change and secure sustainable gains, each of us must be in favour of the former rather than the latter. This calls for consumer behaviour change, impact innovation in the business sector, policy change and law enforcement by governments.

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Back to work: How businesses can promote sustainable and socially-distanced commutes

Business Green

The AA's head of road policy Jack Cousens confirmed to BusinessGreen today that the group expects an increase in car, motorcycle, and bicycle usage as workers avoid public transport - a spike he said would prompt more traffic jams. The government's recent funding pledge indicates that it wants the public to embrace active travel," she said.