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We are on a highway to climate hell
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Azerbaijan appoints no women to 28-member Cop29 climate committee
Campaigners condemn decision as regressive, saying ‘climate change affects whole world, not half of it’
sdg.iisd.org/events/2024-un-climate-change-conference-unfccc-cop-29/
Campaigners condemn decision as regressive, saying ‘climate change affects whole world, not half of it’
sdg.iisd.org/events/2024-un-climate-change-conference-unfccc-cop-29/
An Overview of Power-to-X Technology (PtX)
Power-to-X (PtX) refers to a suite of technologies that convert renewable electricity into energy carriers like hydrogen or synthetic gas and liquid fuels (the "X").
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/harnessing-power-renewables-overview-power-to-x-technology-climate--6o8ne
Power-to-X (PtX) refers to a suite of technologies that convert renewable electricity into energy carriers like hydrogen or synthetic gas and liquid fuels (the "X").
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/harnessing-power-renewables-overview-power-to-x-technology-climate--6o8ne
Wall Street Says Basel 3 ‘Endgame’ Will Upend Climate Finance
Wall Street’s biggest banks are warning that existing assumptions around much-needed green finance will no longer hold if the US goes ahead with stricter capital requirements.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/wall-street-says-basel-3-090000476.html
Wall Street’s biggest banks are warning that existing assumptions around much-needed green finance will no longer hold if the US goes ahead with stricter capital requirements.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/wall-street-says-basel-3-090000476.html
2023 Breaks Climate Records: Unprecedented Global Temperatures and Extreme Weather Patterns Emerge
According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), 2023 has shattered previous climate records, resulting in extreme weather conditions that have caused widespread devastation.
https://bit.ly/3t0jYlZ
According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), 2023 has shattered previous climate records, resulting in extreme weather conditions that have caused widespread devastation.
https://bit.ly/3t0jYlZ
Climate News 2023-12-07
These developments show that the world is taking climate change seriously, but there is still much work to be done. We need to see continued action from governments, businesses, & individuals to reduce emissions ...
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/climate-news-2023-12-07-climate--nd42f
These developments show that the world is taking climate change seriously, but there is still much work to be done. We need to see continued action from governments, businesses, & individuals to reduce emissions ...
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/climate-news-2023-12-07-climate--nd42f
Nuclear Power in the Climate Change Era: A Critical Examination
Climate change presents an existential challenge, urging us to reassess our energy sources. Amidst this crisis, nuclear power emerges ...
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/nuclear-power-climate-change-era-critical-examination-climate--bkvvf
Climate change presents an existential challenge, urging us to reassess our energy sources. Amidst this crisis, nuclear power emerges ...
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/nuclear-power-climate-change-era-critical-examination-climate--bkvvf
Sultan Al Jaber was chosen as the president of COP28 for several reasons
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sultan-al-jaber-chosen-president-cop28-several-reasons-climate--7uixe
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sultan-al-jaber-chosen-president-cop28-several-reasons-climate--7uixe
Between Climate Idealism And Realism - Forbes
*a summary*
- The author argues we lack willingness to accept tradeoffs in fighting climate change, rather than lacking ability. We need more pragmatic thinking to build realistic climate strategies.
https://bit.ly/3T8403E
*a summary*
- The author argues we lack willingness to accept tradeoffs in fighting climate change, rather than lacking ability. We need more pragmatic thinking to build realistic climate strategies.
https://bit.ly/3T8403E
COP28: Navigating Towards a Sustainable Future
This crucial event will bring together world leaders, policymakers, experts, & civil society representatives to discuss & address the pressing issue of climate change
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cop28-navigating-towards-sustainable-future-glimpse-latest-climate--5wnde
This crucial event will bring together world leaders, policymakers, experts, & civil society representatives to discuss & address the pressing issue of climate change
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cop28-navigating-towards-sustainable-future-glimpse-latest-climate--5wnde
Europe's heatwave may have caused more than 20,000 'excess' deaths
The significant impact of the 2022 summer heatwaves in #Europe, particularly highlighting the following key points:
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7135209720746778625/
The significant impact of the 2022 summer heatwaves in #Europe, particularly highlighting the following key points:
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7135209720746778625/
The controversy surrounding Ahmed Al Jaber leading the UN Climate Conference, specifically the COP28 summit, stems from concerns over potential conflicts of interest and the influence of the fossil fuel industry on climate negotiations.
https://tinyurl.com/yulfv8vp
https://tinyurl.com/yulfv8vp
Impact of Tropical Cyclones:
Research reported on 24 November 2023 reveals that tropical cyclones substantially raise the social cost of carbon. This insight points to the increasing economic and social impacts of extreme weather events, which are exacerbated by climate change
tinyurl.com/yrr4hj4v
Research reported on 24 November 2023 reveals that tropical cyclones substantially raise the social cost of carbon. This insight points to the increasing economic and social impacts of extreme weather events, which are exacerbated by climate change
tinyurl.com/yrr4hj4v
Houston-based architecture firm Modu has designed a mixed-use building with a self-cooling exterior that reduces the need for air conditioning. The Modu Tower building features a perforated metal facade that creates natural ventilation and shading for the interior spaces.
https://tinyurl.com/ysw2yowa
https://tinyurl.com/ysw2yowa
Next year or the year after, the Arctic will be free of ice
Scientist Peter Wadhams believes the summer ice cover at the north pole is about to disappear, triggering even more rapid global warming.
www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/aug/21/arctic-will-be-ice-free-in-summer-next-year
Scientist Peter Wadhams believes the summer ice cover at the north pole is about to disappear, triggering even more rapid global warming.
www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/aug/21/arctic-will-be-ice-free-in-summer-next-year
The new Oxfam report, Climate Equality, shows that in 2019, the super-rich 1% were responsible for the same carbon pollution as the poorest two thirds of humanity - 5 billion people.
Read the full report:
makerichpolluterspay.org/climate-equality-report/
Read the full report:
makerichpolluterspay.org/climate-equality-report/
How many animals get slaughtered for meat every day:
🐄 Cows: 900,000
🐐 Goats: 1.4 million
🐑 Sheep: 1.7 million
🐖 Pigs: 3.8 million
🦆 Ducks: 11.8 million
🐓 Chickens: 202 million
🐄 Cows: 900,000
🐐 Goats: 1.4 million
🐑 Sheep: 1.7 million
🐖 Pigs: 3.8 million
🦆 Ducks: 11.8 million
🐓 Chickens: 202 million
What is COP28?
Why this year’s climate summit is important
The annual global climate summit offers a chance to address climate injustice and refocus climate action on the most vulnerable communities worldwide.
https://www.rescue.org/article/what-cop28-why-years-climate-summit-important
Why this year’s climate summit is important
The annual global climate summit offers a chance to address climate injustice and refocus climate action on the most vulnerable communities worldwide.
https://www.rescue.org/article/what-cop28-why-years-climate-summit-important
Germany's imported LNG natural gas, for example, from the United States is far more harmful to the climate than burning coal, according to a new analysis.
Why investing in climate action & reporting are priorities for sustainable business
With sustainability increasingly climbing up corporate agendas, decision-makers are navigating two primary disruptions: the pressure to decarbonize their operations & the regulatory need to report
https://reut.rs/45Xae9f
With sustainability increasingly climbing up corporate agendas, decision-makers are navigating two primary disruptions: the pressure to decarbonize their operations & the regulatory need to report
https://reut.rs/45Xae9f
The Next 6 Years Will Make or Break Our Climate Goal of 1.5°C Warming
If humanity wants to have a 50-50 chance of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, we can only emit another 250 gigatonnes of CO₂.
https://www.sciencealert.com/the-next-six-years-will-make-or-break-our-climate-goal-of-1-5c-warming
If humanity wants to have a 50-50 chance of limiting global warming to 1.5°C, we can only emit another 250 gigatonnes of CO₂.
https://www.sciencealert.com/the-next-six-years-will-make-or-break-our-climate-goal-of-1-5c-warming
We must fight one of the world’s biggest health threats: climate change
In the face of one of the greatest health threats for humanity, the urgent need to implement measures addressing climate change remains a compelling, yet unrealized goal.
https://bit.ly/3MtoU9q
In the face of one of the greatest health threats for humanity, the urgent need to implement measures addressing climate change remains a compelling, yet unrealized goal.
https://bit.ly/3MtoU9q
Climate crisis talks resume on ‘loss and damage’ funding for poorest countries
World leaders will reconvene in Abu Dhabi before UAE’s Cop28 after talks broke down two weeks ago
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/03/un-climate-crisis-talks-resume-loss-damage-funding-poorest-countries
World leaders will reconvene in Abu Dhabi before UAE’s Cop28 after talks broke down two weeks ago
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/03/un-climate-crisis-talks-resume-loss-damage-funding-poorest-countries
Economic models underestimate climate risks
The economic models used to calculate the risks of climate change to economic growth and financial stability are “disconnected” from climate science and perpetuate an inaction bias in policymakers - report by NGO Finance Watch warned.
https://bit.ly/3SleeNT
The economic models used to calculate the risks of climate change to economic growth and financial stability are “disconnected” from climate science and perpetuate an inaction bias in policymakers - report by NGO Finance Watch warned.
https://bit.ly/3SleeNT
Fossil energy is becoming a weapon again, and those who possess this weapon - namely Iran, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Libya, Russia and the USA - have no intention of shutting down their ammunition factories. War fills their war chests, which is why peace is not their only scenario.
Global heating is accelerating, warns scientist who sounded climate alarm in the 80s
Study delivers dire warning although rate of increase is debated by some scientists amid a record-breaking year of heat
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/02/heating-faster-climate-change-greenhouse-james-hansen
Study delivers dire warning although rate of increase is debated by some scientists amid a record-breaking year of heat
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/02/heating-faster-climate-change-greenhouse-james-hansen