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Singapore Publishes Eligibility List Under the International Carbon Credit Framework

Clean Energy Law

The Eligibility List followed the signing of an inaugural Article 6 implementation agreement with Papua New Guinea on carbon credits cooperation. Accordingly, each respective agreement will outline the structure and procedures for producing and transferring carbon credits in accordance with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

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A new climate litigation claim in Brazil raises the pressure for increased climate action and protection of the Amazon rainforest

Law Columbia

According to the petitioner, as a signatory to the Paris Agreement Brazil has committed to various duties to mitigate climate change. While these targets were established voluntarily, they became mandatory once the Paris Agreement was promulgated as national law in Brazil through an executive decree.

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Canada’s big banks face MPs over their financing of the climate crisis

Enviromental Defense

Canadian banks remain among the biggest backers of fossil fuels in the world and are lagging behind in clean energy financing. Since the Paris Agreement in 2015, Canada’s 5 big banks have invested over $1.1 RBC is under investigation by Canada’s Competition Bureau for allegations of “greenwashing”.

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

A Greener Life

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. Furthermore, in July 2023, India passed a new law that has made it easier to clear forests, including for coal mines.

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Unrelenting Heat Requires Accountability and Action

Union of Concerned Scientists

C above preindustrial levels, the limit that island nations and allies fought for so hard in the Paris Agreement. (It C limit in the Paris Agreement refers to the long-term average temperature, rather than the temperature in any one year.) It is important to note that the 1.5°

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February 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

Oregon Court Reinstated Clean Energy Ballot Initiatives. An Oregon Circuit Court set aside the Oregon Secretary of State’s decision to reject two clean energy ballot initiatives and allowed the measures to be processed and circulated for the November 2020 election. Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance v.

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Are We Still In? Reflections from the 26th United Nations International Climate Negotiations

HumanNature

Former President Trump left the Paris Agreement on behalf of the U.S. Grassroots movements and local governments continued to act, which led to current President Biden rejoining the Paris Agreement on his term day. Or will we condemn future generations to suffer?” Biden 2021). during his term. degrees Celsius.