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Na’im Merchant Is Advancing a Blueprint for Equitable Carbon Removal Policy

Elemental Excelerator

And while Canada’s coast faces countless climate threats, Elemental Policy Lab Fellow Na’im Merchant said it also could become important for climate resiliency as an unparalleled resource for ocean-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) methods. What inspiration or lessons did you take from your career for how to approach CDR policies?

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Global economic policy overlooks huge value of nature, UN experts warn

Business Green

That is the sobering conclusion of major new research from UN science and policy experts today, who argue that the way in which nature is valued in political and economic decisions is both a key driver of the global biodiversity crisis, as well as a "vital" opportunity for reforms that could help accelerate sustainable development globally.

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Governments should prepare for 3m sea-level rise by 2100, says IMechE

Envirotec Magazine

When coastal flooding happens at these types of facilities, the supplies of energy, food, medicines, goods and services are put at risk. In light of this, it is essential that governments and the engineering profession consider this when designing and implementing national policies and strategies for adaptation to future coastal flooding.

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Elemental Bolsters Team of Entrepreneurial Climate Coaches to Drive Policy, Equity & Access and Financial Success for Portfolio Companies

Elemental Excelerator

Elemental Excelerator, a nonprofit investor driving climate technology for social change, announced today the expansion of its climate coaching team to encompass experts in project and carbon finance, policy and equity and access. “Prior to participation in Elemental, CarbonCure did not have a defined public policy strategy.

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This is the moment to reimagine public transportation

GreenBiz

But our current crisis has forced us to admit something else, too: Transportation policy isn’t just about getting people from point A to point B. Reimagining our transportation systems is the critical first step to shaping a more just future. . Pull Quote.

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Heatwave deaths prompt renewed calls for robust UK heat risk plan

Business Green

With temperature records having tumbled in recent years, climate policy experts at LSE have this week warned that current heat risk plans are insufficient, and accused the government of having "missed the opportunity" to implement changes that could have saved lives during last month's heatwave.

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Report: UK farmers must align practices with climate-friendly future or face collapse

Business Green

The study warns the sector is facing escalating environmental and financial pressures, while at the same time the adoption of practices that "work with nature" and enable lower inputs promises to boost profitability and resilience for many farms. The UK now ranks amongst the most nature impoverished nations on Earth," he said.

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