climate responsibility

Αποτελέσματα 361 - 380 | από συνολικά 727
22 12 2020 | 15:26

Use Your Microwave Less, Reduce CO2 Emissions

Use your microwave 10 minutes less a day and reduce your CO2 emissions by up to 610 pounds a year, depending upon the source of your electricity.       27 Οctober 2020 Earth911

20 12 2020 | 08:29

11 Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas.

Around the holidays, it's estimated that Americans throw out an extra 1 million tons of trash per week – and one of the biggest offenders of seasonal waste is single-use gift wrap. Use the tips in…

20 12 2020 | 07:56

Amazon Adds 3.4GW of Renewables, Overtakes Google as Top Corporate Clean Power Buyer.

Amazon’s 26 new projects include Europe’s largest offshore corporate PPA with Ørsted. Amazon has added 3.4 gigawatts of new renewable power to its portfolio, taking its total capacity to 6.5 GW. …

19 12 2020 | 10:38

Coal in retreat.

European gas pipeline companies mislead investors by underreporting CO2 Reporting loophole means midstream operators aren't following the same guidelines as upstream or downstream sellers December…

17 12 2020 | 12:28

Eat the Rich, Save the Planet.

The world’s richest 1% must reduce their carbon footprint by a factor of 30 to save the planet. According to the UNEP Emissions Gap Report for 2020, the world’s wealthiest 1% will need to reduce…

15 12 2020 | 08:08

UN Urges World Leaders to Declare 'Climate Emergency' at Virtual Climate Summit.

World leaders should declare a "climate emergency" in their countries to spur action to avoid catastrophic global warming, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in opening remarks at a climate…

13 12 2020 | 07:40

UN Chief Pleads for Stronger Climate Policies to End Fossil Fuel Addiction.

"The state of the planet is broken. Humanity is waging war on nature. This is suicidal."

13 12 2020 | 07:39

UK vows to outdo other economies with 68% emissions cuts by 2030.

Boris Johnson promises to go further and faster by setting target of 68% reduction in annual carbon emissions. The UK will cut greenhouse gas emissions further and faster than any other major…

13 12 2020 | 07:37

Over 70 businesses urge UK PM to set strong climate targets for 2030.

77 businesses including Tesco, BT, Coca-Cola, and Sky are calling on Boris Johnson to announce a substantial emissions reduction commitment. In the run up to the fifth anniversary of the Paris…

13 12 2020 | 07:16

Beer and crisps used to help tackle climate change.

The much-loved combination of beer and crisps is being harnessed for the first time to tackle climate change. Crisps firm Walkers has adopted a technique it says will slash CO2 emissions from its…

13 12 2020 | 07:09

NY Pension Fund Will Divest From Fossil Fuels

New York state's pension fund will sell all its fossil fuel stocks in the next five years and all shares from companies that contribute to climate change by 2040, the state comptroller Thomas…

13 12 2020 | 06:31

Barclays shares update on new transparency tools for 2050 net-zero ambition.

Barclays Group Chairman Nigel Higgins has released a statement addressing what Barclays has done to help address the climate challenge since setting its 2050 net-zero target. The letter details the…

12 12 2020 | 06:40

RENEWED CALL TO ACTION Leading Renewables Players Urge Governments to Align Recovery Measures with Paris Agreement

Over 100 leading renewable energy players renew their call to action

11 12 2020 | 13:36

Greta Thunberg: 'We are speeding in the wrong direction' on climate crisis.

The world is speeding in the wrong direction in tackling the climate emergency, Greta Thunberg has said, before a UN event at which national leaders have been asked to increase their pledges for…

11 12 2020 | 13:30

Take action to mitigate the effects of climate change in the Sahel.

To: President Cyril Ramaphosa, Chairperson of the African Union – Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission – Cristina Duarte, UN Secretary General’s Special Adviser on Africa…

09 12 2020 | 12:20

Amsterdam draws up new rules to tone down its Christmas lights.

City council keen to maintain a good balance between calm streets and illuminations from next year. Amsterdam residents wanting to festoon the outside of their home with Christmas lighting may have…

08 12 2020 | 12:39

UK sets ambitious new climate target ahead of UN Summit.

The UK Government has announced a new ambitious target to reduce the UK’s emissions by at least 68% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. Recognising the urgency to go further to tackle climate change,…

08 12 2020 | 12:23

Beyond Investing: Biden’s bold plans for the future.

Beyond Investing is pleased to present this update on its US Vegan Climate Index in the wake of the recent US Presidential election. With the results of the US presidential election called, it feels…

08 12 2020 | 12:09

The Danish climate minister closing down the oil industry for good.

Dan Jørgensen has agreed the world’s most ambitious climate goal with a promise to cut 70% of emissions by 2030. Denmark’s climate minister is fairly certain that the deal to close down the nation’s…

07 12 2020 | 07:44

Bank of America Promises It Won't Fund Arctic Drilling.

After ongoing pressure from environmental groups and Indigenous communities, Bank of America has said it will not finance any oil and gas exploration in the Arctic, making it the last major U.S.…