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A deep dive into the IPCC’s updated carbon budget numbers

Real Climate

In the 2018 IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5°C in 2018, but they represent a significant update since AR5 in 2013. Source: Data from IPCC (2014), Rogelj et al (2018), and IPCC (2021). Source: Data from IPCC (2014), Rogelj et al (2018), and IPCC (2021). 2018) A new scenario resource for integrated 1.5 °C

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HotSpots H2O: New Report Urges Policymakers to ‘Wake Up to the Looming Water Crisis’

Circle of Blue

In order to secure universal access to clean water by 2030—the target date for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals—the current rate of progress would need to quadruple, the report found. billion in 2018. “We We need to wake up to the looming water crisis,” Taalas said.

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WBA Assesses World’s 350 Most Influential Food/Agriculture Companies On Sustainability Commitments

Environmental Leader

Launched in 2018, the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) identified seven transformations needed to take place to put society and the worldwide economy on a more sustainable path aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more ».

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WBA Assesses World’s 350 Most Influential Food/Agriculture Companies On Sustainability Commitments

Environmental Leader

Launched in 2018, the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) identified seven transformations needed to take place to put society and the worldwide economy on a more sustainable path aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more ».

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What Happens to Wind Turbine Blades at the End of Their Life Cycle?

Union of Concerned Scientists

The energy research firm Wood Mackenzie estimates that the number of blades using PET as their core material instead of balsa will increase from 20% in 2018 to 55% in 2023. Some strategies include: Ensure an ethical, sustainable supply of balsa wood. Can wind turbine blades be recycled?

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Frontiers community engagement update – fall 2023 

Frontiers

The team behind the blog has had engaging discussions with each of the women, discovering how their work contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Over 71 million volunteers have collected 325 tons of waste since the first official event in 2018, with numbers growing each year.

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‘La Acción de Cumplimiento’ as a Legal Mechanism to Implement Colombian Climate Change Laws

Law Columbia

Law 1931 of 2018 on climate change action. Resolution 40807 of 2018 of the Ministry of Mines and Energy on the Climate Change Management Plan for the Energy Sector. These suits were brought forward through a unique legal mechanism called ‘ Acción de Cumplimiento ’ (roughly translated as compliance action).