We have to fix unfairness: Ten takeaways from Cop28
From Teresa Anderson, Action Aid’s global lead on climate justice
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Temporary Pause on Pending Approvals of Liquefied Natural Gas Exports
"The U.S. is already the number one exporter of LNG worldwide – with U.S. LNG exports expected to double by the end of this decade."
Focus Friday: Carbon Renewal funding moonshot
The IPCC estimates that by 2050, an eye-watering 5–16 gigatonnes (Gt) of
Wealthy Nations Agree to 2035 Deadline for Ending Coal for the First Time
The agreement isn't binding, but at least there is an agreement, and
Germany Rejects Several Chinese Emission Reductions Projects
The investigation showed that eight projects, with carbon credits totaling 215,000 tons of CO2, did not meet the standards for certification.
UK blocks approval of first coal mine in 30 years
A judge said the previous government's decision to grant permission for mine in was "legally flawed".
Saving the Planet from Plastics
Fossil-fuel-based plastic production accounts for 3-8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
The demise of coal, as it turns out, is a lot of gas
"Global coal use and capacity rebounded in 2022 and grew to an all-time high in 2023."
Has Gasoline Use in California Peaked?
Despite an added 6 million passenger cars, trucks, SUVs on roads, gasoline use is down.
China To Add Steel, Cement and Aluminum To Its Carbon Market
The ETS will eventually incorporate emissions from sectors including petrochemicals, chemicals, paper, and domestic aviation.
Most US voters say plastics industry should be held responsible for recycling claims – report
Recent polling indicates strong bipartisan support for legal action against the fossil fuel and plastics sectors, with 70% of voters in favor.
Regulations, Subsidies, Carbon Taxes, Cap-and-Trade – Is There a ‘Perfect’ Climate Policy?
"The societal damage caused by climate change represents an externality – costs that firms do not bear, unless..."
Carbon Emissions of the World’s Biggest Fashion Brands
The companies accounted for 73 million tons of CO₂e emissions in 2022, which is comparable to Morocco’s 2023 emissions.
How The U.S. Is Pumping More Oil Than Any Country In History
Big oil companies made nearly $173 billion in profits in 2023. Tax breaks incentivize domestic drilling amidst climate change challenges.
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