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Three International Climate Priorities for UNGA and NYC Climate Week

Union of Concerned Scientists

c) of the Paris Agreement calls for “ Making finance flows consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development.” Reforming international multilateral lending architecture to be fairer and more aligned with climate and sustainable development objectives is also critical.

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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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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. Nuclear is also capable of supporting the decarbonization of other sectors, such as heating and transport.

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Indonesia’s pipeline of coal plants undermines pledge to only build renewables

A Greener Life

In what sounds like a tall promise, Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company Perusahaan Listrik Negara said earlier this year it would build only renewable energy plants after 2023. One possible solution would be for the government to prioritise transformation by producing a more focused energy roadmap, Basri said.

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Will renewable energy save us from climate change?

Global Green

Michael Moore’s last movie, Planet of the Humans , questions the reliability, affordability and sustainability of renewable energy. The thought-provoking film also highlights the renewables’ dependence on fossil fuels. What are the limitations of renewable technologies? the 25% of the total renewable energy share.

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Why You Should Care About The Latest IPCC Report | BreezoMeter

Breezometer

Understanding Climate Change & Greenhouse Gas Emissions. The greenhouse effect is a popular name for the earth’s warming effect which occurs naturally when gasses in the atmosphere trap heat from the sun and prevent it from escaping back into space. Greenhouse Gas Emissions are Increasing.

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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.