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Climate Litigation Is Increasing as Government Action Falters

DeSmogBlog

But the event was overshadowed by the major polluters who didn’t attend. 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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? Charting a course to curb maritime emissions

Climate Tech VC

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, EEXI reflects the energy efficiency of ship design. Ease of Adoption: Easiest.

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'Climate breakdown has already begun': Green figures react to IPCC's landmark climate warning

Business Green

Without deep carbon pollution cuts now, the 1.5-degree We already know what's needed to secure a safer future: from saying no to polluting fossil fuels like the Cambo oil field, to restoring the natural world, protecting forests and meeting financial promises to support people on the frontline of the climate crisis.