2005 Deforestation Fossil Fuels 
Union of Concerned Scientists
JANUARY 30, 2024
This is drawing bio-based diesel fuel out of other states and putting California and federal fuel policies into a vicious cycle that is contributing to ever more unsustainable and expensive fuel policies. California may seem like an unlikely driver of deforestation from soybean and palm oil biofuels.
A Greener Life
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Despite the worldwide mobilisation towards the adoption of renewable energy, the Brazilian government continues to promote the use of coal, the most polluting fossil fuel. billion in energy projects in Brazil between 2005 and 2019, according to data from Boston University’s Global Policy Development Center.
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A Greener Life
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
But this announcement was seemingly at odds with another made just three days earlier, when coal minister Pralhad Joshi confirmed that India intends to increase production for the fossil fuel. Fossil fuels remain necessary”, Jairaj says. These updates mean India is well on its way to fulfilling its NDCs.
Law Columbia
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Through the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) published in 2016, Brazil committed to reducing GHG emissions by 37% by 2025 and by 43% by 2030 as compared to a 2005 baseline. While Brazil achieved its emission reduction goal from the NPCC, the reduction targets of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest were not fulfilled.
A Greener Life
JANUARY 27, 2023
Oil India Limited (OIL), a government-owned fossil fuel exploration and production company is rebuilding one pipeline and constructing three from scratch as it seeks to expand production. Four oil and gas pipelines being laid through protected forests in Assam could be “disastrous” for wildlife, environmentalists have told me.
Edouard Stenger
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
This fertilizer can help local agriculture become more sustainable and less fossil-fuel-dependent. Over the last few decades China has installed 30 million small biodigesters to help rural populations deal with energy poverty, deforestation, and healthcare. Anaerobic digestion also produces massive amounts of digestate.
Law Columbia
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Ninth Circuit Heard Oral Argument in California Local Government Cases; Fossil Fuel Companies Said Juliana Decision Supported Their Position. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments on February 5, 2020 in the appeals in California local governments’ climate change cases against fossil fuel companies.
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