Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

In his inaugural address , incoming General Assembly President Peter Thompson declared that the session would focus on advancing the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted in September 2015. In this new era, questions abound regarding what constitutes “sustainable” development and how to achieve it.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 6, 2025

Working Group 3: Mitigation of Climate Change Evaluates pathways for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable development strategies, and the role of finance, technology, and policy in achieving net-zero emissions.

Climate Change 150

Climate Change Carbon Dioxide Technology Technology 150

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 6, 2025

Working Group 3: Mitigation of Climate Change Evaluates pathways for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable development strategies, and the role of finance, technology, and policy in achieving net-zero emissions.

Climate Change 147

Climate Change Carbon Dioxide Technology Technology 147

Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Federal government releases new policy aimed at ending international public financing for fossil fuels, next step is ending domestic financing . This new policy will end a significant portion of EDC’s support for fossil fuels and redirect those funds to support the clean energy transition.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Practical and creative solutions by environmental and financial agencies aimed at limiting the funding available to fossil fuel companies may achieve more in a shorter period of time compared to the efforts to reach an international agreement. –Polina Hristova, LLM 2022. –Ahmed Khalil, JD 2022.

Climate Change 264

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 31, 2024

I am grateful to have met and learned from people who experience on a daily basis the devastation wrought by fossil fuel production and fossil fuel-driven climate change—and who are now campaigning for a fossil-free Niger Delta. COP29 is a key moment for climate finance.

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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

For example, last year Environmental Defence worked with other Canadian climate groups to push Canada to strengthen its official position on fossil fuels in the negotiations. Unfortunately, fossil fuel lobbyists and other big polluters also have a strong presence at COP. Canada was in the top ten worst countries.

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Enviromental Defense

JUNE 19, 2024

Executives from Suncor, Enbridge, Cenovus, Shell, and Imperial Oil were questioned by MPs on the Environment and Sustainable Development Committee. This tactic is used to justify continued fossil fuel production and expansion and to delay meaningful climate progress. Jun 6, 2024. Together, we can make a difference!

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Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

General Assembly and a collection of high-level climate and environment events, including the Sustainable Development Goals Summit , 18-19 Sept, and the Climate Ambition Summit , 20 Sept. The Climate Overshoot Commission recently completed its work, releasing its report at the United Nations last Thursday, September 14.

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Vermont Law

OCTOBER 6, 2014

By focusing on sustainable development, model forests attempt to mediate the coexistence of humans and nature. Private interests argued that sustainability should focus on the economic benefits the project would bring to the Island, while minimizing the. Sustainable Development through Model Forests on the Island of Enchantment.

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Enviromental Defense

JUNE 13, 2024

Ecojustice, Greenpeace Canada, Stand.earth, Environmental Defence Canada, Keepers of the Water, Leadnow, For Our Kids, and Change Course call on the five major Canadian banks to take responsibility for the impact of their investments in fossil fuels, which are exacerbating the climate crisis.

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Ocean Conservancy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The focus was clear: climate action, transitioning to cleaner energy, advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and preparing for COP28 (the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference). The plea from climate-vulnerable nations to phase out fossil fuels echoed throughout the United Nations corridors and beyond.

Ocean 80

Ocean Fossil Fuels Climate Change Conservation 80

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 26, 2024

Shapiro’s Record On Shale Gas And Health - A Look At The Grand Jury Recommendations One Year In -- Physicians For Social Responsibility - PA: Gov. Million Gallons Of Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Dumped On PA Public Roads Since DEP’s ‘Moratorium’ On Dumping Started 6 Years Ago [4.17.24] -- Gov.

Natural Gas 115

Natural Gas Fossil Fuels 2023 Waste 115

A Greener Life

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Bangladesh and Pakistan have promised significant reductions in their carbon emissions, but both countries continue to invest in and rely on fossil fuel infrastructure, particularly coal and gas. Bangladesh has said it can reduce emissions a lot more if it gets money from rich nations to do so.

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Paris Agreement Climate Change Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 98

Clean Energy Law

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This effort will allow financial institutions and market participants to use a shared set of definitions, enhancing the availability of taxonomy-aligned financing and supporting sustainable development in CGT-affiliated markets. beyond those that have already been signed by December 2023).

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Energy and Climate Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

In a nutshell, the European Commission acknowledges that the transition towards a climate-neutral economy will have economic and social impacts, especially on regions that rely on fossil fuels extraction and treatment (e.g. refineries) or on highly carbon-intensive industries (such as cement plants or smelters).

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A Greener Life

MAY 3, 2022

Especially on things like fossil fuels exclusion policies, net-zero targets, and long-term scenario analysis for their portfolio.”? . There has been “very little movement” on most of the 10 criteria the study assessed, says Ashish Fernandes, CEO at Climate Risk Horizons and an author of the study. But time is running out.

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Fossil Fuels Climate Change Renewable Energy Sustainable Development 98

Breezometer

JUNE 7, 2022

Based on the lifetime of currently operating fossil fuel power plants and planned plants, it is highly likely global warming will exceed 1.5°C C according to projections. Businesses Should Prioritize Climate-resilience & Environmental Thinking NOW.

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Environmental Progress

JANUARY 21, 2022

We consider it crucial for Europeans and indeed the world that the Taxonomy is amended to efficiently and effectively encourage the role civilian nuclear energy technology can and must play for sustainable development. Our review is intended to help you argue your case.

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Ocean Conservancy

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, fossil fuel production accounts for 35% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The key will be ramping up our clean energy solutions and simultaneously and aggressively moving away from polluting fossil fuels.

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A Greener Life

MARCH 2, 2023

Greater efforts must be made Irena says efforts must be made to scale up investments in off-grid renewable energy solutions, as the report also found that the investments fall below the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. It is vital that the gap must be plugged to reach universal energy access and improve livelihoods and welfare.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 12, 2024

16 In Montrose, Susquehanna County Center For Coalfield Justice Hosts Aug. 22, 23, 24 PA Assn.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Shapiro’s Record On Shale Gas And Health - A Look At The Grand Jury Recommendations One Year In [PaEN] -- Physicians For Social Responsibility - PA: Gov. Million Gallons Of Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Dumped On PA Public Roads Since DEP’s ‘Moratorium’ On Dumping Started 6 Years Ago [PaEN] -- Gov.

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Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This year, we yet again witnessed the dramatic consequences of the world’s continued burning of fossil fuels, such as hurricane Debby in Quebec, the wildfires in Jasper, and the flooding in southern Ontario. Canada was one of the worst countries for enabling fossil fuel lobbyists to participate.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Paris Agreement Fossil Fuels 2015 52

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Shapiro’s Record On Shale Gas And Health - A Look At The Grand Jury Recommendations One Year In [PaEN] -- Physicians For Social Responsibility - PA: Gov. Million Gallons Of Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Dumped On PA Public Roads Since DEP’s ‘Moratorium’ On Dumping Started 6 Years Ago [PaEN] -- DEP Imposed $2.2 27 Released 1.1

Natural Gas 114

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HumanNature

MARCH 11, 2024

The Sustainable Development Goals outlined by the UN Foundation in 2015 not only provide a guideline for an ideal future, but also illustrate the multi-pronged dilemma of emerging economies. Climate is a global issue and when complex political systems around the world are brought together, solutions cannot be straightforward.

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Renewable Energy Paris Agreement 2015 2020 105

A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Despite the worldwide mobilisation towards the adoption of renewable energy, the Brazilian government continues to promote the use of coal, the most polluting fossil fuel. The Bolsonaro government’s new coal plans face barriers to funding and worsen the country’s already worn-out image at COP26. But Brazil did not sign the agreement.

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Ocean Conservancy

JULY 21, 2022

Thousands of people from around the world gathered in Lisbon, Portugal, to discuss the biggest challenges facing our ocean and how best to work together to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below Water. Promoting Ocean Conservancy’s Global Ghost Gear Initiative ® (GGGI). Reducing Shipping Emissions Around the Globe.

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Ocean Sustainable Development Conservation Climate Change 59

Academy of Natural Sciences

OCTOBER 14, 2021

I see more cities incentivizing sustainable development. While we have an immense amount of work to do, I see more businesses making an effort to do their part in reducing their carbon footprint. And, most importantly, I see young adults demanding a better future for themselves than the one that was created for them.

Climate Change 105

Climate Change Natural Sciences Fossil Fuels Sustainable Development 105

Ocean Conservancy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The focus was clear: climate action, transitioning to cleaner energy, advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and preparing for COP28 (the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference). The plea from climate-vulnerable nations to phase out fossil fuels echoed throughout the United Nations corridors and beyond.

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Edouard Stenger

JANUARY 2, 2024

So close that analysts say that 2024 may mark the beginning of the end for fossil fuels. We are still collectively not decreasing our greenhouse gases emissions but we are getting closer.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 14, 2024

Shapiro’s Record On Shale Gas And Health - A Look At The Grand Jury Recommendations One Year In -- Physicians For Social Responsibility - PA: Gov. Million Gallons Of Conventional Oil & Gas Wastewater Dumped On PA Public Roads Since DEP’s ‘Moratorium’ On Dumping Started 6 Years Ago [4.17.24] -- Gov.

Natural Gas 108

Natural Gas Air Pollution Fossil Fuels Regulations 108

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Severe asthma, cancer and poor birth outcomes have been strongly linked to fossil fuel pollution for many decades. And when you think about it, why would anybody be surprised by the results of these and so many other studies? Fracking isn't any different. 27 Released 1.1 Washington County, Notice Is Re-sent [PaEN] -- Robinson Twp.,

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Frontiers

APRIL 24, 2023

As you know, this blog post is linked to two Sustainable Development Goals, in your past work, you have criticized the SDGs specifically in relation to South Asia, that they they don’t go far enough being only aimed at improving the living conditions of low-income countries without any sort of real, transformational economic policy.

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Law Columbia

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

1) of Australia’s Environmental Planning & Assessment Act (the EPA), obligates the government to consider the public interest as part of its review of a development application. federal courts considering municipal suits against fossil fuel companies for climate-related damages. Section 4.15(1) Four Key Takeaways.

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Edouard Stenger

JUNE 4, 2024

In parallel, how can we stop subsidizing fossil fuels to the tune of 7,000 billion USD a year ? Systemic changes are paramount if we are to collectively survive the 21st century and prevent a Mad Max future. This is some political, social and economic conundrum, and it has to be solved fast.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Steele, Executive Director The CNX report displays an astonishing number of misleading statements, questionable methodologies, and premature conclusions that, unfortunately, only serve to further undermine the health of frontline communities faced with pollution from fossil fuel extraction.

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