DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak chose the very day of the summit to announce that his government will push off the deadlines for phase-outs of methane gas-burning boilers, as well as sales of new gasoline and diesel-fueled cars.

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Climate Tech VC

AUGUST 17, 2023

Despite fears about cost increases and low-sulfur fuel availability, the change was a success in terms of decreasing pollution that contributes to ocean acidification and harms the health of humans and marine life. Regulatory rewind: On Jan.1, The biggest shipping companies (i.e., retailers like Amazon, Walmart, or Home Depot).

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Business Green

AUGUST 9, 2021

Chris Venables, head of politics at Green Alliance, said: "While this report should set off alarm bells around the world, the worry is that politicians will yet again hit the snooze button. Key to keeping 1.5C ‘alive' will be a marked reduction in the release of highly-potent methane emissions, which could rapidly slow temperature rise.

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