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Union of Concerned Scientists
OCTOBER 31, 2024
That’s because countries previously agreed under the Paris Agreement that, by the end of 2024, they would decide on the new quantum of climate finance for lower-income countries, building on the previous target of $100 billion/year. Here’s what’s on the agenda at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, and why it matters.
Union of Concerned Scientists
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
When countries signed on to the 2015 Paris Agreement, they made initial voluntary commitments (the so-called Nationally Determined Contributions or NDCs) to reduce their heat-trapping emissions, and agreed to revisit them every five years to reflect the “highest possible ambition.” (see of the Paris Agreement ).
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Legal Planet
JUNE 2, 2022
In sharp contrast with their American counterparts, British conservatives remain firmly behind the Paris Agreement and supportive of cap-and-trade. Scotland set a 2020 goal of 100% renewable energy electricity generation. Last week, I posted about the British government’s climate policy.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 16, 2022
According to the forecast, while economy-wide CO 2 emissions decrease from 2022 to 2037 due primarily to the growth in renewable energy replacing retiring coal plants, emissions do increase after 2037 from increased usage of natural gas. Renewable energy generation increases faster than any other technology.
Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, the United States voluntarily pledged to reduce its global warming emissions at least 50 percent below their 2005 levels by the end of this decade and reach net-zero emissions no later than 2050. How is that going to happen? Their report, however, comes with a warning.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 12, 2024
It’s worth delving into because it has some important implications for our clean energy future. By 2050, gas plants operate at less than 6 percent of their rated capacity during the year compared to more than 38 percent for all gas plants in 2022, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
A Greener Life
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Despite a significant uptake of renewable energy, India still relies on coal plants for more than half of its installed electricity supply. By Rejimon Kuttappan Along with a major expansion of renewable energy, India is also pushing for big increases in its coal production, casting doubt on its climate commitments.
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