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10 08 2020 | 06:46

Investors launch climate plan to get to net zero emissions by 2050.

LONDON (Reuters) - An investor group managing more than $16 trillion (12.2 trillion pounds) on Wednesday launched the world’s first step-by-step plan to help pension funds and others align their…

06 08 2020 | 07:52

'Worst-case' CO2 emissions scenario is best for assessing climate risk and impacts to 2050.

The RCP 8.5 CO2 emissions pathway, long considered a "worst case scenario" by the international science community, is the most appropriate for conducting assessments of climate change impacts by 2050…

20 07 2020 | 07:42

‘Compelling’ evidence air pollution worsens coronavirus – study.

Exclusive: best analysis to date indicates significant increases in infections, hospital admissions and deaths. There is “compelling” evidence that air pollution significantly increases coronavirus…

18 07 2020 | 12:31

Carbon Dioxide - Latest measurement June 2020: 414 ppm

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an important heat-trapping (greenhouse) gas, which is released through human activities such as deforestation and burning fossil fuels, as well as natural processes such as…

17 07 2020 | 09:52

Methane rises to highest level on record: Livestock farming and fossil fuels could drive 4C global heat rise.

Human activity behind half atmosphere’s load of methane, a gas 28 times more powerful than CO2 at trapping heat. Animal farming and fossil fuels have driven global emissions of the potent greenhouse…

14 07 2020 | 09:23

Climate Explained: What the World Was Like the Last Time Carbon Dioxide Levels Were at 400ppm.

What was the climate and sea level like at times in Earth’s history when carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was at 400ppm? The last time global carbon dioxide levels were consistently at or above 400…

12 07 2020 | 09:10

MEPs ban nuclear from green transition fund, leave loophole for gas.

The European Union is split over which fuels deserve support from the bloc’s flagship green transition fund, after lawmakers on Monday (6 July) called for rules that could allow the money to be spent…

12 07 2020 | 08:12

Spreading rock dust on fields could remove vast amounts of CO2 from air.

It may be best near-term way to remove CO2, say scientists, but cutting fossil fuel use remains critical. Spreading rock dust on farmland could suck billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide from the air…

12 07 2020 | 07:44

Royal Mail trials electric taxi van for parcel and letter deliveries.

The trial of the zero-emission van forms part of the Company’s efforts to continue to reduce emissions associated with its operations. Royal Mail has partnered with London Electric Vehicle Company…

10 07 2020 | 09:34

CO2 in Earth's atmosphere nearing levels of 15m years ago.

Last time CO2 was at similar level temperatures were 3C to 4C hotter and sea levels were 20 metres higher. The amount of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere is approaching a level not seen in…

07 07 2020 | 08:31

'Terrifying' New Climate Models Warn of 6-7°C of Warming by 2100 If Emissions Not Slashed.

"Global greenhouse gas emissions need to decline today rather than tomorrow, and global CO2 emissions should be brought to net zero." New climate models unveiled by French researchers Tuesday showed…

07 07 2020 | 07:52

Dominion Sells Gas Business and Cancels Atlantic Coast Pipeline, in Clean Energy Pivot.

Dominion and Duke Energy will walk away from controversial pipeline project as U.S. utilities grapple with future role of natural gas. U.S. utility group Dominion Energy agreed Sunday to sell most…

04 07 2020 | 10:56

Australia: Carbon capture and storage is a poor investment.

More money and emissions spent on projects than in storing carbon Australia is pondering carbon capture and storage despite poor outcomes from the only two projects operating world-wide and a lack…

04 07 2020 | 10:44

Democrats to unveil bold new climate plan to phase out emissions by 2050.

  Report to outline aim to reduce emissions to 88% of 2010 levels Huge sums for public transport and proposals for green vehicles   House Democrats will unveil an aggressive climate crisis “…

30 06 2020 | 08:28

EU SHAME: Most states MISSING air pollution targets - damning report.

MOST European Union countries are at risk of missing their targets for reducing health-damaging air pollution for both 2020 and 2030, the European Commission said on Friday. In its first report on…

29 06 2020 | 07:45

Government climate advisers running scared of change, says leading scientist.

Rapid transformation needed, Kevin Anderson says, particularly in lifestyles of rich. Kevin Anderson, one of the world’s leading climate scientists, had a familiar reaction to the latest report from…

29 06 2020 | 07:35

Climate Assembly UK say steps to aid economic recovery should drive progress to net zero target.

An overwhelming majority of Climate Assembly UK members say Government, employers and others should support changes to the economy and lifestyles which help achieve the UK’s net zero emissions target…

26 06 2020 | 06:57

Amazon to Start $2 Billion Fund to Back Climate Technologies.

Amazon.com Inc. is investing $2 billion on “sustainable and decarbonizing technologies” in an effort to eliminate its carbon footprint.

23 06 2020 | 07:32

IEA unveils new Sustainable Recovery Plan to put emissions into structural decline.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has presented a Sustainable Recovery Plan focusing on a series of actions that can be taken over the next three years to revitalise economies and boost…

20 06 2020 | 10:19

Goldman Sachs sees $16 trillion investment opportunity in renewable energy through 2030.

Spending on renewable power is set to overtake oil and gas drilling for the first time next year as clean energy affords a $16 trillion investment opportunity through 2030, according to Goldman Sachs…