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Will UN Climate Talks in Azerbaijan Deliver on Finance and Emission Reductions? 

Union of Concerned Scientists

Reforming the international multilateral lending architecture to be fairer and more aligned with climate and sustainable development objectives is also critical. Now, what’s desperately needed are new funding commitments from countries to help meet the significant and growing needs as the climate crisis worsens.

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Analysis: Brazil plans to continue investing in coal-fired power despite global shifts

A Greener Life

billion in energy projects in Brazil between 2005 and 2019, according to data from Boston University’s Global Policy Development Center. But this landscape is set to change. In addition, Chinese companies have already invested US$36.5 However, of that, only 4% – about US$1.5 billion – was in coal. Coal sector apprehensive.

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New analysis shows massive growth in oil sands tailings, now large enough to cover up Vancouver 2.6 times

Enviromental Defense

Contrary to the oil industry’s claims of responsible and sustainable development, the report shows that the total tailings footprint has grown nearly 300% in the last 20 years. A stark increase has been seen since 2005 when the average 5-year tailings growth rate rose to 42 per cent. times the city of Vancouver.

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Is there any Climate Justice or is it Just-us? A focus on the Caribbean

HumanNature

Candidate in the Department of Economics at Colorado State University As we head into the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), issues surrounding the impact of climate change in the Caribbean are high on the agenda. So why is the Caribbean Community making such a big fuss?

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Analysis: Green jobs take off in China

A Greener Life

The decarbonisation target prompted a shift towards climate change. A 2022 report on “decarbonisation employment” from the China-based Climate Action Youth Alliance (CAYA) found that while the emissions-related industry had come into being in 2005 with the signing of the Kyoto Protocol, its size remained small.

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Climate Change, Danger Seasons and the Need for Global Action

Union of Concerned Scientists

Deadly heatwaves, extreme drought, food and water shortages, catastrophic flooding, rapidly intensifying tropical storms, raging wildfires—around the world, climate change is exacerbating extreme conditions and their harsh toll on people and ecosystems. The fearsome toll of climate impacts is already clear, leading U.N.

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Three International Climate Priorities for UNGA and NYC Climate Week

Union of Concerned Scientists

committed to cutting its emissions 50-52% below 2005 levels by 2030. A range of state and federal policies—including the Inflation Reduction Act—currently puts it on track to cut emissions about 32-43% below 2005 levels by 2030. contributions to international climate finance have repeatedly fallen short of what’s necessary.