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Three International Climate Priorities for UNGA and NYC Climate Week

Union of Concerned Scientists

That means we’ll need to quickly add additional clean energy policies and policies to phase out fossil fuels just to meet our 2030 goals. c) of the Paris Agreement calls for “ Making finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development.” Article 2.1(c)

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Why nuclear energy must be part of ‘net zero’ climate targets

Physics World

This refers to the balance between the amount of greenhouse gases produced and the amount removed from the atmosphere – with net zero meaning that there are no net greenhouse emissions from the entire energy system. Indeed, nuclear allows the opportunity to decarbonize all energy, not just electricity.

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What is Our Ocean’s Role in the Transition to Clean Energy?

Ocean Conservancy

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, fossil fuel production accounts for 35% of global greenhouse gas emissions. For the first time, Ocean Conservancy attended the annual International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly to help advance a just clean-energy transition.

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MAS Launches Singapore-Asia Taxonomy

Clean Energy Law

For example, maritime vessels typically struggle to meet existing “green” thresholds as zero or low-carbon fuels are still in their early stages of development. Accordingly, the Taxonomy accounts for maritime vessels that are aligned with the International Maritime Organisation’s 2023 strategy for greenhouse gas reduction.

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China’s Stock Exchanges to Plan Sustainability Disclosure Rules for Big Companies

Clean Energy Law

In response to climate change, the Guidelines mandate the disclosure of Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while the reporting of Scope 3 GHG emissions remains voluntary. Regulated Entities using carbon credits to offset their GHG emissions must report the source and quantity of such carbon credits.

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Philadelphia Solar Energy Assn. Hosts May 4 Webinar - Solar Schools: New Incentives Make Now The Best Time To Go Solar

PA Environment Daily

Speakers include-- -- Dave Althoff, Department of Environmental Protection -- Liz Robinson, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association -- Roger Clark - Director of Sustainable Development Fund (retired) -- Ron Celentano - President of PA Storage and Solar Association The webinar is being held in partnership with the PA Solar Center (..)

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European Green Deal - What is the Just Transition Mechanism?

Energy and Climate Law

The JTM endeavours to smoothen these socio-economic turbulences and to “leave no one behind”, which is the motto used by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well. The focus is therefore mostly, as expected, on socio-economic development or alleviation. The JTF composes the 1 st pillar.