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How the Grinch in Alberta Stole Renewables and Replaced them with AI

Enviromental Defense

In Germany, where there are more than five hundred data centres the second most outside of the US a new law mandates that as of January 1st, 2024, 50 per cent of the electricity used must be renewable , and 100 per cent of energy must be renewable by 2027.

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Viewpoint: Why cutting emissions is now a business imperative for Chinese companies 

A Greener Life

According to the UNs 2024 Emission Gap Report , 107 countries, covering approximately 82% of global greenhouse gas emissions, had adopted net-zero pledges as of June last year. Meanwhile, more than 9,000 companies have committed to actions to cut global emissions by 2030. of national emissions. trillion (USD 9.9

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UK Government Announces New Import Carbon Pricing Mechanism

Clean Energy Law

Goods imported into the UK from countries with a lower or no carbon price will face a levy by 2027. Green , and James Bee On 18 December 2023, the UK government announced a proposal for a new carbon border adjustment mechanism (UK CBAM). Davies , Michael D. For more information on the UK ETS, refer to this Latham blog post.

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New York City Planning Commission Approves Zoning Changes Supporting City’s Climate Goals

E2 Law Blog

11, 2023, the City Planning Commission approved amendments to the New York City Zoning Resolution, called “City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality,” proposed by Mayor Adams’ administration to advance the city’s climate goals, including an 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050.

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Innovators in 2023 Carbon Removal Landscape

Ivy Protocol

Today, numerous innovative companies are harnessing this age-old wisdom to create sustainable solutions: Forestry Forestry initiatives, including afforestation, improved forest management, and reforestation, play a pivotal role in addressing climate change by sequestering carbon and restoring forest ecosystems. McKinsey & Company.

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Analysis: New coal mines add question mark to India’s climate commitments

A Greener Life

In its Nationally Determined Contributions ( NDCs ), updated in 2022, India has made three major promises: a 45% reduction in its carbon emissions intensity (CO2 emissions per unit of electricity) based on 2005 levels, by 2030; 50% of installed electricity coming from non-fossil-fuel sources by 2030; and national carbon neutrality by 2070.

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Kansas Farmers Dramatically and Profitably Pare Water for Irrigation

Circle of Blue

Fewer carbon emissions, less fossil energy use. Greenhouse gas emissions were 20 percent lower. Sheridan County farmers have twice extended their LEMA agreement, which now runs through 2027. Years of scholarship and economic analysis have proved them correct in more ways than one.

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