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Solar energy usage is on the rise in California and several other states across the nation. This raises an important question: Is our power grid capable of supporting the anticipated growth in solar power utilization? In particular, California's Solar for All initiative has allocated $250 million to enhance residential solar installations within low-income and disadvantaged communities. This investment underscores a commitment to renewable energy but also emphasizes the need for infrastructure It is crucial to thoroughly assess the capacity of our power grid to ensure it can handle the demands of accelerating clean energy implementation before expanding services to residential areas. Failure to do so could lead to significant systemic failures. https://woods.stanford.edu/news/cepp-research-director-michael-mastrandrea-briefs-california-state-senate-energy-staff #solarenergy #sustainablefuture #powergrid #climatechange
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Is your pension fueling the #climatecrisis? 🤔 Don't miss our latest #MovetheMoney interview with David Hayman, Director of Make My Money Matter on shifting investments from #fossilfuels. 💸 🗓️ Live on April 26 / 15:30 CEST on We Don't Have Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nsq6BIQj5sc Read more & register 👇 https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/movethemoney-interviews
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#movethemoney is a topic I would not like to miss.It must be very interesting.
On Earth Day, We Don't Have Time celebrated its sixth anniversary by inviting representatives from nearly 100 leading financial companies in our network under the theme 'Move the Money.' The event was co-organized by our partner SPP, a leading Swedish occupational pension provider and a frontrunner in divesting from fossil fuels. Among the guests in the crowded room and online were representatives from many of the largest banks in the Nordics and other international banks, investors, and fund managers. Nick Nuttall, former UN spokesperson for the Paris Agreement, gave an insightful presentation on the role of climate finance in the UN negotiations since the Paris Agreement – and the big focus of finance at this year’s upcoming UN Climate conference COP29 in Baku. Boaz Paldi, Creative Director at the United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, talked about the creation of Weather Kids, the organization's new global campaign to raise climate awareness, and how this taps into We Don’t Have Time’s Move the Money campaign. Johanna Lundgren Gestlöf, Head of Sustainability at SPP, gave an investor view on biodiversity and ecocide, while Ingmar Rentzhog, CEO and founder of We Don’t Have Time, focused on the urgent need to shift investments at scale from the fossil fuel industry to green solutions. The event turned interactive when moderator Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson invited all on-site and online guests to participate in a workshop on climate and finance. The workshop included a Mentimeter poll and a discussion around the results. Here are some of the questions and reactions: For more on We Don’t Have Time’s coverage on climate and finance: - Move the Money campaign site - ”Without finance shifting, we won't make it”, feature story by Nick Nuttall, former UN spokesperson for the Paris Agreement - “We need a quantum leap this year in climate finance" – Full speech by Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary, UN Climate Change - New study in Nature: Climate-change damages could amount to $38 trillion per year by 2050 - Our interview with AP7 on active ownership in fossil fuel companies - Our interview with Jakob König, Head of Fair Finance Guide Sweden
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That's an outrageous figure!
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More people need to know about the reality of climate change and its effects. Not enough know about it.
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The figure on screen is just disheartening.All that money being invested in coal,oil &gas companies is insane. If these resources were moved to green and renewable energy projects we would really be far.
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Seventeen prominent banks from the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV), including the well-known Triodos Bank, have thrown their support behind the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty initiative. This global initiative aims to accelerate the transition to renewable energy and curb the expansion of coal, oil, and gas production. It's no news that the banking sector, a key player in global finance, has tremendous power when shaping climate action (or more often inaction). And despite previous commitments, banks have continued to invest trillions into fossil fuel industries. By endorsing the treaty, these banks commit to fostering a cleaner, more sustainable future and advancing the global agenda for net-zero emissions by 2050. The way to go! 1. Amalgamated Bank (United States) 2. Banca Etica (Italy, Spain) 3. BancoSol (Bolivia) 4. Beneficial State Bank (United States) 5. Centenary Bank (Uganda) 6. Clearwater Credit Union (United States) 7. Climate First Bank (United States) 8. Ekobanken (Sweden) 9. Finca DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) 10. Merkur Cooperative Bank (Denmark) 11. NMB Bank (Nepal) 12. Summit Credit Union (United States) 13. Sunrise Banks (United States) 14. Triodos Bank (Netherlands, Belgium, UK, Spain, Germany) 15. Unity Trust Bank (United Kingdom) 16. Vancity (Canada) 17. Vdk Bank (Belgium) https://fossilfueltreaty.org/gabv
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Move the money movement gaining traction from financial institutions is an absolute hit! This is going somewhere
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This represents a significant milestone in the global movement towards reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
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Support of 17 bank for moving finance in right direction
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On this Earth Day, let's initiate a fresh climate action routine in our daily lives. Merely discussing climate action isn't enough; taking concrete steps is the most effective approach, and it will yield significant results if we all participate together. The future of Earth hinges on our actions, and the well-being of our future generations is contingent upon what we do now. Happy Earth Day! To receive complimentary climate education games for your children, please reach out to us at info@ https://infinityeightproductions.com #earthday #climateaction #earthdayeveryday
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Our future generations will thank us! Here for it.
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The future is at our hands to decide
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Thank you so much, this is encouraging
📢 Join us for "Below 1.5 by 2025: The Plan" hosted by UNDP, live at the United Nations Headquarters in #NewYorkCity featuring António Guterres, Achim Steiner, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Ato Essandoh, Simon Stiell, Cassie Flynn and more #climateleaders. 💫 - Live: April 23 / 21:00 CEST/3:00 pm EDT 2023 marked the hottest year on record, with climate disasters wreaking havoc on life, health, and economies worldwide. Now, we must seize the opportunity to keep global warming below 1.5°C. 🌡️ Don't miss this event & #calltoaction. Hear about innovative approaches to the climate crisis, proven solutions and experiences across 150 countries. 🌎 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoTMUlMJvlk 📅 April 23 / 21:00 CEST/3:00 pm EDT Register now: https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/below-1-5 #ClimateAction #undp #Unitednations #climateaction #actnow #climatecrisis #weatherkids #earthday
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This was massive ! A real educational platform with a brilliant line up
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Looking forward to this event, such a line up!
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I am looking forward for the plan adnd I m also hoping for an early implementation of the plan.
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Insändare. Jag röstade fram en regering som har fått mig att bli klimataktivist
Michel Silverstorm: När man läser Klimatpolitiska rådets rapport är det tydligt att regeringen bryter mot lagen, ljuger och saknar en plan.
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Due to the inability and willingness to see the problems at face value the Swedish government is forcing me and others to make changes to become some sort of climate activist. I don´t want to, but clearly I have to.... Attached is a letter to the editor at Dagens Nyheter which was published today. https://www.dn.se/insandare/jag-rostade-fram-en-regering-som-har-fatt-mig-att-bli-klimataktivist/
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Great piece. I read it this weekend and nodded constantly.
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Wow. I read your article. And now I see your company is one of our existing partners. making me proud to have your company here. Keep it up!
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Tomorrow is Earth Day! All together, let's strike in the streets! At my school, I planned, with the student committee, to organize something. We will wear blue and/or green, we will do a Zero Waste challenge and we will pick up trash outside. I also planned with the protectors of the planet to hold a demonstration in solidarity with Greta Thunberg and the hashtag #FridaysForFuture. Everyone to your signs and strike! If you support my cause, agree!
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Great courage you have! I like your idea and the plans of the waste challenge and picking trash outside. Goodluck.
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https://youtu.be/2WiDE17Imlo?si=d_XZJkdnxsOPXVNs We don't have time has come a long way in past six years. The voices of concerned climate scientists in the emphatic video of 22.04.2018 has now become far more louder , clearer and stronger because WDHT is pursuing the activists, financers, political leaders, students, citizens - everyone and enabling to coalesce to take action. The platform which once captured battle of one lone little girl for climate action is now hosting voices of so many youngsters. It is heartiest to know that the push of WDHT through "leaked draft" is influencing the decision makers towards the right choices like adoption of directive on energy performance of buildings and is expected to take right direction at this crucial cross road. The phenomenal growth of WDHT in past six years has many milestones. #Move the money campaign is one of the most courageous stances. Good work and hard work may or may not pay instantly but good work has to be continued because good work of today shall bring good results for tomorrow of day after tomorrow. T Let us celebrate the journey of "We don't have time" and look forward for climate success.
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It's amazing to see how we've grown from a single voice to a global platform. Here's to many more years of climate action and #ClimateSuccess. Let's keep fighting for a better future. ✊
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The launch of a new environmental portfolio, 81 engagement dialogues, and a top ranking in a prestigious sustainability survey. Those are some highlights mentioned in the Söderberg & Partners Sustainability Report of 2023. Söderberg & Partners’ ‘Investment Management’ division launched a new environmental portfolio in 2023. Through global equity funds, it offers clients investment opportunities in green technology, nature-based solutions, clean energy, and other sectors that aim to address environmental challenges. The funds focus on six environmental themes that connect to the environmental objectives prioritized by the EU in the Taxonomy Regulation, which will have a huge effect on corporate sustainability reporting. They have 68 funds with a particular sustainability focus available to their clients, which is an increase of 9 funds since the beginning of 2022. They have reached their target that 100% of equity and fixed income funds within discretionary mandates offered by Söderberg & Partners Wealth Management AB have attained at least a yellow or green sustainability rating. More funds have also been subject to an in-depth sustainability analysis, which builds on interviews or other types of direct contact with fund managers. As a service company within the financial sector, it is through the company’s financial advisory, asset management, insurance intermediary, and HR-related services that it can have the biggest climate impact. The company is constantly increasing its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, for instance, a travel policy has been developed, where air travel should always be the last option, and employees are to travel by train if the journey takes 4 hours or less by train. Between 2022 and 2023, it managed to reduce the number of short flights (< 500 km) in Sweden by an average of 22 percent, compared to the last three-year period. The company does put in a lot of effort towards sustainability, both for itself and its clients. In 2023, Söderberg & Partners Wealth Management AB was awarded first place in the “Sustainable Investments” category in Kantar Sifo Prospera's Private Banking survey. This prestigious recognition underscores the clients’ perception of the company as an industry leader in sustainability. Here is a list of other sustainability highlights from 2023. They have: - Covered about 3,745 financial and insurance products in the sustainability analysis. - Launched the new engagement theme carbon emissions in the fund Aktiv Påverkan. Aktiv Påverkan is a fund strategy that leverages the power of an active ownership profile to achieve long-term sustainability goals that are selected by their clients. - Conducted a sustainability analysis of non-life insurance companies in Finland this year, the first company in Finland to ever do so. - Partnered with the Stiftelsen Läxhjälpen Foundation to support the education of over 350 children in over 20 schools across Sweden. - Raised 96,289 euros for the company Solvatten during Sustainability Week, resulting in 882 Solvatten units that purify water for the people of East Africa who were in dire need of clean water. - Participated in 81 engagement dialogues with some of their most important partners, which include 33 held by the Sustainability Team. Read the full Sustainability Report 2023 here, and post any improvements or suggestions in the comments field that the company can take going forward.
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I like this quite a lot. Söderberg & Partners' sustainability strides are commendable, with a focus on green investments, reduced carbon footprint, and impactful initiatives. To elevate their efforts, I'd love to see if they could enhance transparency and set more ambitious targets.
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Great to read about your progress, keep up your good work!
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Wonderful progress.Keep it up.
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Tune in to our forthcoming screening of a recent webinar organized by Innovation Forum and Nestlé: ‘A 2023 Climate Progress Update’. - This webinar will be taking place on April 15, 15:00 CEST / 9:00 am EDT. Nestlé has pledged to reduce absolute emissions by 20% by 2025, and by 50% by 2030. This virtual event features updates of its progress in 2023, with case studies illustrating how transformative action is taking place on the ground. The event features senior Nestlé colleagues in Brazil and India, alongside implementation partners, discussing topics such as: Nestlé’s overall approach to emissions reductions, and the progress and challenges encountered so far. How ambitious climate and nature programs are working on the ground, as illustrated by two farming case studies. The role of the food and beverage industry in driving change, including enhanced disclosures on a range of key metrics. This webinar is moderated by Ian Welsh, publishing director, Innovation Forum. Join us and watch this webinar on We Don't Have Time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4moUgA8K85M Check out the full program: https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/climateprogress2023
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What about Nestle climate targets not aligning with the 1.5 Paris Agreement goals? https://app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/7cdb1b98-eb3d-4b3e-9a06-3aabcca7d4a3
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https://app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/07f5f1f8-8124-4ce0-b261-f605df12de07 We Don't have time very timely has brought one news in front of the global citizens' forum, which needs to be read with care and which needs to be intervened strategically. WDHT informs about a "leaked" document, which indicates that climate action may not be considered as a core strategy for next five years. United States was removed by the then US President from Global climate leadership in 2015 when Paris Agreement was signed by rest of the world. This vacuum was filled by leadership of EU (European Union). The Strategy document of EU under name and style: " A New Strategy Agenda 2019 - 2024" wisely provided framework for prioritizing four core are: 1. Protecting citizens and freedoms 2. Developing our economic base: The European model for the future 3. Building a climate neutral, green fair and social Europe 4. Promoting Europe's interests and values in the world The world has witnessed excellent initiatives in field of climate change under leadership of European countries or with European support and fundings. The Green Deal of EU inspired many other countries. The webpage of Green Deal says: "The European Commission has adopted a set of proposals to make the EU's climate, energy, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels". Circular economy has been realized into implementation. Thoughtful initiatives of European citizens inspired people in other countries for taking actions. A lot of progress is also seen at EU front in digital security during this period. It seems that the two ongoing wars have dented the courage and confidence of the European leadership to forge ahead for a greener and sustainable world. The fear of escalation of war is pushing EU for shifting the focus. The "leaked document", which is shared by WDHT suggests that climate change has not been prioritized by in draft strategy document, which means the framework under which climate actions were gaining momentum, shall now be weakened considerably. The world shall miss the leading role of European countries in field of climate change. Again, a vacuum shall be created exactly when far more stronger climate actions are required to cut down Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission drastically. If the global greenhouse gas emissions are allowed to increase, then its pitfalls shall continue to hit the entire world very hard. Strengthening security and defense without fortifying community resilience can be tricky in era of climate change. Let us a take the example of city of Catania. The electrical cables of this Sicilian city melted in last July 2023, leaving hundreds and thousands without water and electricity. The city was not ready for a 46.7-degree C temperature. Such disruption in power cable in one city node can thwart the cyber security of a world-wide connected network. Climate Change is causing involuntary migrations. Addressing migration without working on one of the root causes of migration like climate change is like watering the plant after cutting it's roots! United Nations is consistently appealing to the world for fortifying the climate actions. Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change is reaching out to the nations across the world for preparation of NDC (Nationally Determined Contributions) version 3 with stronger climate actions ( https://app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/c82ce4b0-066c-4014-844e-f06bb330ee31#/ ). The recent webinars by UN to support countries of Latin America, Pacific, Sub-suharan Africa clearly indicates that climate solutions are available. There is no need to take a recourse because climate finance can also be arranged as funding agencies and banks are coming forward with funds for renewables and nature-based solutions. Indeed developmental banks are ready to fund the projects of climate change because cost of climate inaction is much higher. leading organizations of civil and construction engineering, urban planner like ASCE (Americal Society for Civil Engineers), ICLEI Canada are facilitating climate solutions not only for philanthropic reasons but also for hard facts that devastations of infrastructures by flooding and other extreme weather conditions are putting too much stress on all concerned including engineering fraternity. The call for moving the money is also supported by UN leader. The WCEF (World Circular Economy Forum) is just beginning. Partmeship of Europe and Africa has initiated many projects for fulfilling SDGs. Climate Scientists and activists have been cautioning about the climate change from very beginning. Engineers and Medical Practitioners are coming up with solutions for adaptation and mitigation because the professional now know that climate threat is real. Developmental banks are showing good intentions. Nations are collectively showing willingness for carbon neutral future. All these are happening because the climate change impacts us at every level. The uncertainty caused by climate stress and climate disasters threatens our right to live a quality life. Overlooking climate action is actually denying citizen's right to live a quality life. Defense or development both demand climate proofing. Simon Stiell, UN Executive Secretary, is reminding in every session that preparation of NDC 3 with stronger climate ambition may be our last chance for survival in a world with dignity and human rights. The fear of climate change is always lurking behind every war and social conflicts. It seems that WDHT has raised an issue which surely demands attention and action from all concerned.
Breaking news: Read the leaked EU document that reveals strategic plan to weaken Europe’s climate agenda | We Don't Have Time
A leaked draft from the European Council lays bare the EU’s strategic agenda for the next five years. We Don’t Have Time can now reveal that the document shockingly downplays Europe’s climate agenda. We Don’t Have Time has obtained a leaked draft of the
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Jane Goodall’s message to leaders from the World Economic Forum 2024 is spot on! Thank you so much, Jane Goodall, for being a true leader. At the age of 90, she participates in international meetings and really makes a difference! Her work is incredible! One of my true climate heroes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5Zg-kiF9LQ
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The amount of wisdom Jane Goodall has is unmatched. Lets strive to give leadership to climate conscious individuals (*USA we are watching). And young people should be the driving force for climate activism because its our future we are fighting for. Such a good listen
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Good climate news this week 1. EU power sector 2023 pollution down 24% 2. US in new $20b green bank program 3. China coal share of installed capacity down to 40% 4. Deforestation down 39% in 2023 in Brazil, Colombia 5. EVs to overtake petrol cars in Norway in 2024 6. Inter-American Court of Human Rights issues decision enforcing right to healthy environment Climate anxiety is real and widespread. This thread ⬆️, which has run weekly for more than 4 years, aggregates good climate news to show that climate action and climate justice are widespread - and have momentum. Just keep on clicking for a big dose of good climate news! Follow me on LinkedIn and X to see the full thread of good climate news.
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Thank you for sharing with us this important information every week, they do help a lot.
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Amazing news.USA,China,Brazil and EU are setting the pace in climate action.
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Thanks for posting such positive statistics 😃
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Climate change significantly influences our ecosystems, yet there is frequently a noticeable deficiency in understanding among many people, especially young children, about the essential structure of these systems. This includes an awareness of the two pivotal components: abiotic (non-living) and biotic (living) elements. In celebration of Earth Day, our complimentary crossword puzzle offers children the opportunity to explore biotic factors. Additionally, through an array of educational activities in our Noella Environmental Education (EE) program, participants will deepen their understanding of climate change and learn effective strategies to address this global challenge. Noella EE Program: https://www.infinityeightproductions.com Noella Store: https://lnkd.in/ga9WaCnK #earthdayeveryday #gamification #climateeducation #sdg4 #biotic #funlearning
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By gamifying the concept of biotic vs. abiotic factors, we can engage young learners in a fun and interactive way, fostering a deeper understanding of ecosystem dynamics and the importance of these components in the face of climate change.
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@princess_nel_268 - Thanks for the comments! Yea, kids love the games. They learn quickly too! I will create more games for them in my Noella EE program. 🙏
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New Solar Cell Innovation Provides 1,000 Times More Power Endless energy? It might be possible with solar panels made from ferroelectric crystals instead of silicon. By Chris Young The energy generation of ferroelectric crystals in solar cells can be increased by a factor of a thousand, thanks to a new innovation involving the arrangement of thin layers of the materials, according to a statement from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU). Researchers from MLU found that with alternately placed crystalline layers of barium titanate, strontium titanate, and calcium titanate, they could greatly increase the efficiency of solar panels. Their findings are published in the journal Science Advances. Most solar cells are made out of silicon due to its low cost and relative efficiency; however, limits to the material's overall efficiency have led to researchers experimenting with new materials, including ferroelectric crystals. One of the benefits of ferroelectric crystals is that they do not require a pn junction, meaning no positively and negatively doped layers — as is the case with silicon solar cells. However, pure barium titanate, a ferroelectric crystal tested by the MLU researchers, for example, absorbs little sunlight. By experimenting with different combinations of materials, the scientists found that they could combine extremely thin layers of different materials to significantly increase their solar energy yield. "The important thing here is that a ferroelectric material is alternated with a paraelectric material. Although the latter does not have separated charges, it can become ferroelectric under certain conditions, for example at low temperatures or when its chemical structure is slightly modified," Dr Akash Bhatnagar, from MLU’s Centre for Innovation Competence SiLi-nano, explained in the MLU press release. Layered power surge Bhatnagar and his team embedded barium titanate between strontium titanate and calcium titanate by vaporizing the crystals with a high-power laser and redepositing them on carrier substrates. The resulting material was composed of 500 layers and was 200 nanometers thick. The researchers found that their layered material enabled a current flow 1,000 times stronger than measured in pure barium titanate of the equivalent thickness. "The interaction between the lattice layers appears to lead to a much higher permittivity - in other words, the electrons are able to flow much more easily due to the excitation by the light photons," Bhatnagar explained. The team also showed that the measurements remained almost constant over a six-month period, meaning the material may be robust enough for commercial application. Next, they will continue to research the exact cause of the photoelectric effect in their layered material, with a view to eventual deployment at a mass scale. Their work promises to be part of a potential revolution in ferroelectric materials, with possible applications in computer memory, capacitors, and other electronic devices. https://interestingengineering.com/new-solar-cell-innovation-provides-1000-times-more-power
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A leaked draft from the European Council lays bare the EU’s strategic agenda for the next five years. We Don’t Have Time can now reveal that the document shockingly downplays Europe’s climate agenda. We Don’t Have Time has obtained a leaked draft of the European Council’s strategic agenda for 2024-2029. Once adopted, this high-level document will define the EU's most important political priorities after the 2024 elections. For anyone concerned about the climate crisis, the leaked document is not a pleasant read. The strategic agenda of the European Union focuses on a number of priorities for the upcoming five years. It also sets out how to achieve those objectives. The current agenda, for 2019-2024, has four main priorities. One of them is: Building a climate-neutral, green, fair and social Europe. This priority has been the driving factor behind the European Green Deal, and a main reason why Europe is considered a world leader in terms of climate action. But this might now drastically change. The leaked draft of the coming five-year agenda clearly shows that climate is not to be considered a main priority of the European Union. The priority headline about a climate-neutral Europe has been deleted, and the word ”climate” is only mentioned twice in the whole document. During a press briefing on the strategic agenda on April 2, Charles Michel, president of the European Council, said: ”By now, we have identified together a set of clear priorities, which converge towards delivering a powerful common goal – a strong, prosperous and democratic Union”. He did not provide any details about the new Agenda's priorities, but the leaked document makes it brutally clear what these new priorities are – and what has been excluded. While the former agenda called for stepping up climate action on multiple levels to ensure that EU policies are consistent with the Paris Agreement, the leaked draft doesn’t mention the need for urgent climate action at all. It says that Europe should ”promote innovation and research, including in the field of defence and to accompany Europe towards climate neutrality”. It also notes that Europe should ”prepare for the new realities stemming from climate change.” That’s it. Nothing more. Nothing about how the Green Deal enhances competitiveness and creates thousands of new jobs; nothing about nature and biodiversity; nothing about pollution and health; and nothing about the need for urgent climate action to curb emissions in time. This proposed downgrading comes at a time when climate action has never been more urgent. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary, UN Climate Change, said in a speech earlier this week: ”The next two years are essential in saving our planet. We still have a change to make greenhouse emissions tumble, with a new generation of climate plans. But we need there stronger plans, now.” Ingmar Rentzhog, CEO and founder of We Don’t Have Time, says the content of the leaked document is extremely concerning. ”It’s obvious that powerful fossil fuel interests have a strong ability to influence political leadership in many European countries. But what is extra worrying this time is that they seem to be succeeding in playing down the EU climate agenda already before the upcoming EU elections.” Read the leaked document in its entirety here. This leaked draft of the EU Strategic Agenda is an internal working document, which means it can still be improved. But because of the upcoming European Elections, it is more likely that the final version will be even more watered-down than the draft. The draft version has already passed through the first two phases. The first was The letter of intent, sent by President Charles Michel, President of the European Council, to the Heads of State and government on June 24, 2023. The second was the Granada Declaration, which was adopted by the member states on October 6, 2023. The next important step is the informal Council Summit in Brussels, Belgium, on April 17. At this summit, EU leaders might adopt another declaration. If not, the document will be finally approved at the European Council Summit on 27-28 June, approximately three weeks after the European Parliament Election on 6-9 June. Once the election results are known, Charles Michel will draft the final text of the Strategic Agenda for sign-off by the Member States. And that’s when things might become even more worrying. Several polls so far have shown that this election might bring significantly more power to the parties that are already today lobbying for a weakened climate agenda in Europe. In a new report, titled ”A Sharp Right Turn: A Forecast for the 2024 European Parliament Elections,” the authors warn that “a populist right coalition of Christian democrats, conservatives, and radical right MEPs could emerge with a majority for the first time” in the history of the European Parliament. According to the authors, such a “sharp right turn” is ”likely to have significant consequences for European-level policies, which will affect the foreign policy choices that the EU can make, particularly on environmental issues, where the new majority is likely to oppose ambitious EU action to tackle climate change.” The good news is that there is still time to call on EU leaders to rework this draft and re-introduce climate action as a main priority in the strategic agenda. But how? Here are two ways you can help push for the EU to strengthen its climate policy instead of going in another direction: - Inform the media. One of the best ways to get political leaders to act and react is via TV, newspapers, and other news media. Find the contact info of the news editors on the website of your favorite news organization, and inform them about the leaked document. You can use this pre-written message when sending your email. - Vote. If you are a European citizen, vote for the climate in the upcoming European Parliament. Read up on your candidates and vote for those who support – and push fore – an ambitious climate agenda. ABOUT: THE EU STRATEGIC AGENDA - Every five years, EU leaders agree on the EU's political priorities for the future. It is a collective effort led by the President of the European Council, where leaders discuss and decide together. It takes place in the context of the European Parliament elections and ahead of the appointment of each European Commission. - Charles Michel, President of the European Council, is leading the process by working collectively and inclusively with EU countries' leaders. - The informal European Council meeting on 6 October 2023 in Granada, Spain, was the first time EU leaders had debated future priorities for the strategic agenda. - In November 2023 President Michel launched a round of consultations to deepen discussions on key questions related to policies, financing and decision-making. The first of these consultations took place in Berlin, Copenhagen, Zagreb and Paris. In April 2024, the second consultation round will take place in Vilnius, Bucharest, Warsaw and Vienna. - The strategic agenda is set to be adopted in June 2024.
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The WDHT is pushing so much momentum that I hope that EU shall take the right direction in this cross road by making right choices. Today's briefing that climate legislation has already been completed in fit for 55 packages and adoption of directives in energy performance in buildings are indications of that positivity. Good work of today shall lead to good results of tomorrow.
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This is extremely worrying... at a time when we need bold and ambitious climate policies, we simply don't have time for this.
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”Every day, finance ministers, CEOs, investors, and development bankers direct trillions of dollars. It’s time to shift those dollars from the energy and infrastructure of the past, towards that of a cleaner, more resilient future.” Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UN Climate Change, delivered those words in a speech on April 10. Read the full speech here. The following is the transcript of a speech titled ”Two years to save the world”, delivered by UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell on April 10, 2024 at Chatham House in London, England. ”Good afternoon, Some of you may think the title of today’s event is overly dramatic. Melodramatic, even. So let me start by explaining briefly why the next two years are so essential in saving our planet. First, we know the stakes. You’ve heard me talk before about record shattering heat and massive damage to economies, and how there’s no room for half measures. Let’s take all that as a given. Second, we are at the start of a race which will determine the biggest winners in a new clean energy economy. And with the global index of living standards in constant flux, each country’s climate responses will be key to whether they rise up the ladder or fall. Whether they thrive or barely survive. Third, for many countries, they will only be able to implement strong new climate plans if we see a quantum leap in climate finance this year. Fourth, it’s about how the Paris Agreement works. As of today, national climate plans - called Nationally Determined Contributions or NDCs - in aggregate will barely cut emissions at all by 2030. We still have a chance to make greenhouse gas emissions tumble, with a new generation of national climate plans. But we need these stronger plans, now. And while every country must submit a new plan, the reality is G20 emissions are around 80% of global emissions. So G20 leadership must be at the core of the solution, as it was during the great financial crisis. That’s when the G20 came of age and showed major developed and developing economies can work together to avert global economic catastrophes. Fifth and finally, every citizen of every country has an opportunity to be part of this transition. Every voice makes a difference. This year and next, we will need every voice more than ever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJr8NZ7F0MQ Let’s consider for a moment what is up for grabs if we do make the next two years really count. Bold new national climate plans will be a jobs jackpot and economic springboard to boost countries up that global ladder of living standards. In the face of crop-destroying droughts, much bolder climate action to curb emissions and help farmers adapt will increase food security, and lessen hunger. Cutting fossil fuel pollution will mean better health and huge savings for governments and households alike. The transformative potential of bold climate action - in tandem with steps to advance gender equality - is one of the fastest ways to move away from business as usual. For those who say that climate change is only one of many priorities, like ending poverty, ending hunger, ending pandemics, or improving education, I simply say this: none of these crucial tasks – indeed none of the Sustainable Development Goals - will be possible unless we get the climate crisis under control. In fact, business-as-usual will further entrench the gross inequalities between the world’s richest and poorest countries and communities that unchecked climate impacts are making much worse. These inequalities are kryptonite for cooperative global climate action, and every economy, every country and its people pays the price of that. To start curing this global cancer of inequality, we need to enable bold new national climate plans by all nations that protect people, boost jobs and drive inclusive economic growth. And we need them by early next year. The next generation of national climate plans must be investment plans for sustainable and strong economies. Which brings us back to the crucial importance of climate finance... … because it’s hard for any government to invest in renewables or climate resilience when the treasury coffers are bare, debt servicing costs have overtaken health spending, new borrowing is impossible, and the wolves of poverty are at the door. A quantum leap this year in climate finance is both essential and entirely achievable. Every day, finance ministers, CEOs, investors, and development bankers direct trillions of dollars. It’s time to shift those dollars from the energy and infrastructure of the past, towards that of a cleaner, more resilient future… …and to ensure that the poorest and most vulnerable countries benefit. This year, at COP29 in Baku, we need to agree a new target for climate finance that meets developing country needs. But it’s not enough to agree a target. We need a new deal on climate finance, between developed and developing countries. That deal should have four key components. First, more concessional finance. Especially for the poorest and most vulnerable countries. Second, we need new sources of international climate finance, as the G20, International Maritime Organization, and others are working on. Third - as Prime Minister Mottley and President Ruto have made clear - we must reform development banks to make them work better for developing countries, embed climate in their decision-making, and build a financial system fit for the twenty-first century. Fourth, debt relief for the countries that need it most to give them the fiscal space for climate investment. Developing countries spent more than four hundred billion dollars servicing debts last year. Experts have shown that if we do all of this together, we can meet developing country needs, mobilizing hundreds of billions of dollars. Ever-closer cooperation between international institutions is more important than ever. I offer UN Climate Change’s partnership wherever it can help to support stronger and faster climate-related outcomes. To the World Bank, IMF at the upcoming Spring Meetings. To the G7, G20, and their finance ministers. Together we can make this deal real. Together we must step up the pace. The Spring Meetings are not a dress rehearsal. Averting a climate-driven economic catastrophe is core business. It can’t slip between the cracks of different mandates. We can’t afford a talkfest without clear steps forward, when there is an opportunity to make real progress on every part of the new climate finance deal all nations need. At the Spring Meetings we need an ambitious round of replenishment for the World Bank’s International Development Association. Doing so could lift hundreds of millions of people out of poverty, and increase clean energy access, especially across Africa. Progress in Washington DC on revising the World Bank’s capital requirements could free up billions more for concessional lending without asking donors for more money. Next, to help give countries the fiscal space they need for climate action, the IMF can help more countries deal with debts made worse by climate change and the pandemic. For example, by making more use of the Catastrophe Containment Relief Trust. The World Bank’s work on Climate Resilient Debt Clauses - which allow countries facing supercharged storms to focus on recovery - are another welcome step in the right direction. Eligibility should now be expanded beyond small and island states to more countries and more climate impacts. The G7 has a crucial role too, this year chaired by Italy. G7 governments are the key shareholders in the World Bank and IMF. In truth, they provide both capital and direction. With their say-so, these institutions can do much more to use all the tools at their disposal to deliver large-scale impacts on the ground. It’s entirely in the interests of every G7 country to take much bolder climate action at home and abroad, including on climate finance. Firstly, because serious progress on climate finance is a pre-requisite for bold new national climate plans from developing countries, without which all economies, the G7’s included, will soon be in serious and permanent strife. Secondly, because resilience building is equally urgent to protect the supply chains that all economies depend on. We have just seen what supply chain disruptions flowing from covid did to inflation, and to households and businesses. Well, you can bet your bottom dollar these disruptions and inflationary impacts will only get dramatically worse, without bolder climate action. So too, the world needs the G20 to rise to this moment. We are all aware of geopolitical challenges. I do not downplay them. But they cannot be an excuse for timidity, amidst this worsening crisis. I’ll be candid: blame-shifting is not a strategy. Sidelining climate isn’t a solution to a crisis that will decimate every G20 economy and has already started to hurt. So the financial firepower the G20 marshaled during the global financial crisis should be marshaled again and pointed squarely at curbing runaway emissions and building resilience now. Brazil, who also host COP30, has a vital role to play to kickstart the ambitious action we need. I’m encouraged that the G20, under Brazilian leadership, is exploring ways to find new finance for climate and development. Brazil itself is also trialing new ways to reduce unreasonable borrowing costs for clean energy which could work for other developing countries. Ultimately, it’s not enough to invest in clean energy and resilient infrastructure without measures that also speed up the decline of fossil fuels. Stronger domestic progress on carbon pricing is essential to reflect the real economics of fossil fuels, including the massive health and economic costs of greenhouse gas pollution, which should not be shunted on to government, households, and other industries to pay. When I say we have two years to save the world, it begs the question - who exactly has two years to save the world? The answer is every person on this planet. More and more people want climate action right across societies and political spectrums, in large part because they are feeling the impacts of the climate crisis in their everyday lives and their household budgets… …rising costs for fossil-fuel-powered transport… for heating and cooling… energy… rising food prices as climate disasters hit production and supply chains… to name just a few. A recent survey by Gallup of 130,000 people in 125 countries found that 89% want stronger climate action by governments. Yet too often we’re seeing signs of climate action slipping down cabinet agendas. There is a disconnect - because in living rooms around the world, climate impacts and costs are rising quickly up the list of household worries. The only surefire way to get climate up the cabinet agenda is if enough people raise their voices. So my final message today is for people everywhere. Every voice matters. Yours have never been more important. If you want bolder climate action, now is the time to make yours count. Thank you.”
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Adama COULIBALY Le plaidoyer de Simon Stiell en faveur d'un 'bond quantique' dans le financement climatique est une réponse urgente et nécessaire à la crise climatique mondiale. Il met en lumière la nécessité impérieuse d'orienter nos investissements vers des initiatives résolument tournées vers l'avenir, plus propres et plus résilientes. Les milliards de dollars actuellement investis par les ministres des Finances, les PDG, les investisseurs et les banquiers du développement doivent être dirigés vers des projets qui contribuent à atténuer les effets du changement climatique et à promouvoir la durabilité environnementale. Ensemble, nous avons le pouvoir d'être les moteurs du changement, et c'est en unissant nos forces que nous pouvons véritablement devenir la solution à cette crise mondiale.
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Simon Stiell's call for a "quantum leap" in climate finance reflects the urgent need for significant and unprecedented investment in addressing climate change. Together we are the solution to climate crisis.
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We need to act now! What worries me is that no many news outlets have talked about this... 2 years to act, this is important news
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The European Court of Human Rights has today ruled in favor of the Swiss Senior Women (KlimaSeniorinnen, a group of 2,400 older Swiss women) in their case against the Swiss government. The court now recognizes that their human rights are being violated through the government’s inaction on climate change. This is a huge win which will have so many consequences! The result from one of the world’s highest courts sends a clear message: governments must take real action on emissions to safeguard the human rights of citizens. Otherwise... the law will be held against them! This is also a European first for climate litigation. As this Court ruling is binding, signatory states now have a clear legal duty to ensure their climate action is sufficient to protect human rights, and judges across Europe will have to apply these new principles to the growing number of climate cases before them. Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-68768598.amp
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Justice has been served here. A big thank you to the women who took up the mantle to seek guidance from the courts.
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This is a significant step towards environmental justice. This move highlights the intersection of human rights and environmental issues, reinforcing the importance of addressing climate change for the well-being of present and future generations.
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Oh wow!! So great to see that they got justice 👏
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At times, corporations or people will come together to run a program or a project. With this said, one may want to give a climate love, idea or warning to such an organisation based on their collaborative efforts and or activities that have harmed the planet in the same sector. At the moment, this feature is not available on the We Don't Have Time platform and it is imperative to integrate it on the system to assist us address collaborations whether in a positive or negative manner in regards to planetary health. For example, in the attached photo, one can see the organisations responsible for largest plastic pollution according to this data and when I want to issue a climate warning, I'd like to be able to tag at least a few of them, (Coca cola, Pepsi, Nestle etc) if they are available on the site. This will help one issue a review to more than one organization on the site making it easier to track reviews, issue multiple reviews on the same review and overall highlight to the readers how many people/ organisations are involved in a particular matter. I'd like for We Don't Have Time to consider this idea as it helps out in our plight of fighting climate change while addressing and admonishing those that put the planet at risk.
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Hi Munene, Thank you for sending us this idea, and to everyone else for engaging! We have thought about the ability to add multiple accounts to a single review, but we found that it reduces our chances of getting a response, as a recipient is less inclined to answer if there are other people or organizations tagged in the same review. We have heard your requests, though, and will continue to consider our options. In the meantime, the best solution is to create multiple reviews to different recipients. /Adam, Head of Climate Dialogue
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This is quite the idea,sometimes one may need to warn and love several accounts all at once and it would be awesome to see this happen.
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USA needs to put much strict measures in plastic use
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Appropriate actions should be taken to reduce the production of plastics as they cause more harm than good to us.
Comparing companies in terms of carbon emissions has always been difficult. Sometimes even impossible. Until now. Welcome to We Don’t Have Time’s emissions ranking. Let’s say you're a customer who wants to make a sustainable choice when buying a new pair of shoes, or a citizen eager to pick a green bank for your savings account. Or maybe you are an investor trying to reduce the climate footprint of your investments, a purchaser aiming to reduce your company’s value-chain emissions, or a journalist struggling to publish a climate ranking of companies in the construction sector. All are faced with the same kind of questions: How do you compare the companies you need to compare? What numbers should you use? Where do you even find the data? Not easy. But what if there was a platform where you could simply search for a company’s name and see the emissions data right away? And if this platform made it easy to compare companies regardless of size and revenue. We Don’t Have Time is currently developing such a feature. All emissions included For each company added to this ranking, we display revenue intensity (i.e. emissions divided by revenue), which allows us to compare emissions regardless of the organization’s size. Revenue intensity includes all emissions that an organization causes in its operations (Scope 1) and wider value chain (Scopes 2 and 3). The “Scope” classification has been developed by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the world’s most widely used greenhouse gas accounting standard. It’s a way to help companies and organizations prevent double counting, and to classify the greenhouse gas emissions into manageable and measurable categories. Understanding these scopes helps organizations identify where their emissions come from and develop strategies to reduce their overall carbon footprint, not just within their immediate operations but throughout their entire value chain. Stricter reporting rules in the EU and the US Up until now, reporting Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions has been voluntary for most companies. But this is rapidly changing, not least because of the new EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Starting with the 2024 financial year, 11,700 of the largest companies doing business in the European Union are required to follow these requirements. According to the European Parliament, this number will gradually increase to around 50,000 large, medium, and small companies in 2028. In the United States new, stricter climate reporting rules are being planned as well. Last year, the biggest economy in the U.S., the state of California, passed the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (CCDAA). This new law will require large public and private companies doing business in California to disclose their scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, starting in 2026. To succeed with this reporting, these companies will also start demanding strict emissions reporting from their suppliers and business partners. This means the new reporting standards will affect small and medium-sized companies all over the world. Here is a short explanation of scope 1,2 and 3 emissions: Scope 1 Emissions: These are direct emissions that come from sources that are owned or controlled by a company or organization. Examples: - Emissions from burning fuel in company-owned vehicles. - Emissions from on-site machinery and equipment. Emissions from chemical reactions in industrial processes. Scope 2 Emissions: These are indirect emissions associated with the consumption of purchased energy. These emissions come from the generation of electricity, heat, or steam that a company uses but doesn't produce itself. Examples include: - Emissions from the power plants that supply electricity to a company. - Emissions from the burning of fuel to generate heat for a company's buildings. Scope 3 Emissions: These are indirect emissions that occur as a result of the company's activities, but from sources not owned or controlled by the company. They often involve the entire supply chain, including both upstream emissions (from raw material, producing parts or other items that are delivered to the company and used in the production) and downstream emissions emissions (emissions caused by the product after it has been sold or delivered). Examples include: - Emissions from the extraction and production of raw materials used in manufacturing. - Emissions from the transportation of goods and services. - Emissions from the use and disposal of products sold by the company. All these emissions are included in our emissions ranking. See our current version of our emissions ranking: https://app.wedonthavetime.org/categories/086954b8-27d6-412d-9378-93b7cfc65c3d As you will notice, many companies and organizations don't yet have their emissions data on their profiles. You can help us add this data if you want to, by going to the company’s profile and clicking Report data. If the company is reporting its emissions data, you will most probably find it in its sustainability reports or annual reports. Not all organizations publish their emissions data, but more and more will because of the new EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), mentioned earlier. Please note that this is a beta feature. We’d be happy to receive your feedback and ideas on how we can improve. Contact our editor Markus Lutteman at: markus.lutteman@ https://wedonthavetime.org
Join us for an insightful discussion on Sustainable Cities hosted by our partner Alfa Laval! 🌆 April 9, 15:00 CEST / 9 am EDT Did you know cities are responsible for 80% of global energy consumption and 70% of carbon emissions? It's time to take action and foster #collaboration! 🤝🎯 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAMrepkT74U Let's focus on the critical mission outlined in the #COP28 agreement: doubling #energyefficiency efforts by 2030 for global net-zero targets. Join us for an enriching session featuring industry experts across the value chain driving this change. 💪 Check out the program here and register: https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/sustainablecities
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Such a great event to see there are so many solution that we can do to bring impact.
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This will be an insightful event!
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Where is the presence of North American renewable energy experts input and collaboration ?
The Innovation, Climate and Biodiversity Hub seeks regional exchange for NDCs. Its digital catalog brings together Costa Rica's experiences and solutions that can be replicated to facilitate the implementation of the region's climate goals. https://www.iki-cac.org/hub-innovacion-clima-biodiversidad/acciones-climaticas-innovadoras/acciones-climaticas-innovadoras-catalogo
Soluciones y acciones climáticas
https://www.iki-cac.org/hub-innovacion-clima-biodiversidad/acciones-climaticas-innovadoras/acciones-climaticas-innovadoras-catalogo
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Climate Punk is back for one more episode!🤘 📆 Tune in on April 8 at 15:00 CEST / 9 am EDT Join Thomas Kolster as he sits down with sustainable fashion model and former Love Island contestant, Dr. Brett Staniland to discuss his fight against #fastfashion and the power of empathy in driving change. 🌍🧑🤝🧑 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMlFgn18m-U Read more, register: https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/climatepunkpodcast
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That sounds like an exciting episode! Dr. Brett Staniland's perspective should offer some valuable insights.
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Every Earth Day, we usually give out a free university science comic to spark scientific curiosity in kids. This time, we're switching to educational games for them, based on research showing that interactive play boosts learning. These games will also help parents talk to their children about the importance of climate action, helping to teach young ones about environmental responsibility. The Noella EE program offers a variety of in-school and at-home games and activities for enhanced learning. We require collaboration with schools and educators for maximum educational success. Educational institutions are encouraged to collaborate with us. For program details, contact info@ https://infinityeightproductions.com or reach out to me directly. To get these free educational games for your students or children, please provide your contact details, and we’ll swiftly organize sending the game sheets to your specified address. Noella Store : https://409977-f4.myshopify.com/ #climateeducation #earthday #gamification #sdg4
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this is an inspiring way of enlightening people about the environmental crisis
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Kudos to your team for finding innovative ways to inspire the next generation of environmental leaders!
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Pretty cool! Which ages are the children you're targeting with your games? :)
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@Louis you sent the warning to the wrong recipient,WDHT have been in forefront in the fight against climate crisis
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Proper evaluation should be carried out on the solar systems so as to access the capacity of power grids to ensure they can handle the demand for the accelerating clean energy implementation.