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The summary for policymakers of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change sixth assessment reports synthesis

Real Climate

I had to look up the acronym “CDR” (Carbon dioxide removal). Yet, it desperately needs to reach those who are not yet onboard. It’s full of facts, a bit daunting, and a heavy read, partly because it contains unfamiliar acronyms. Is it really necessary to use such acronyms?

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Global emissions from energy are flat. Now what ?

Edouard Stenger

This is the third year in a row that emissions from energy are flat, yet, climate scientists report that our atmosphere is seeing its carbon content grow faster than ever. The biggest drop came from the United States, where carbon dioxide emissions fell 3%, or 160 million tonnes, while the economy grew by 1.6%.

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IPCC: Limiting warning to 1.5°C is almost beyond reach?

A Greener Life

They added that due to the increase in climate-friendly policies and laws we have seen enhanced energy efficiency, reduced deforestation rates and accelerated the deployment of renewable energy. New production processes will be necessary, with low and zero-emissions electricity, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) to reach net-zero.

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Despite progress, COP27 is yet another failure

Edouard Stenger

. – But there were actual good news at COP27 , with genuine achievements that negotiators can be proud of : Newly reelected President Lula of Brazil has announced that his country was back on the front against climate change and deforestation. The dirty energy source is behind 60% of the country’s electricity consumption.

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Analysis: Moving the dial on ocean-based CO2 removal

A Greener Life

Options for enhancing the ocean’s capacity to take in carbon include restoring ecosystems like kelp forests, adding minerals such as lime and using electricity to boost alkalinity. Yet the technologies needed to do this, collectively known as carbon dioxide removal (CDR), remains nascent, underfunded and largely unregulated.

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Energy news as COP23 is taking place in Germany

Edouard Stenger

Electric vehicles (EVs) are booming but won’t be enough to solve the many problems our cities and communities are plagued with. Increasing our reliance on public transportation – electric buses and trains – and cycling/ walking will. But if we let her do her job, Mother Nature can absorb a lot of carbon dioxide.

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COP26 Retrospective: Historical Turning Point Toward a Sustainable Future?

Acoel

billion to help South Africa shift from its current dependence on fossil fuels for power generation toward a clean and renewable electricity system. billion to help South Africa shift from its current dependence on fossil fuels for power generation toward a clean and renewable electricity system.

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