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It's time to address the elephant in the room. While you champion green energy initiatives and tout yourself as a leader in the fight against climate change, the reality on the ground tells a different story. The United States has reached record highs in crude oil production under your watch, contradicting the very principles you claim to uphold. Your actions speak louder than words and the discrepancy between your rhetoric and the nation's oil production levels is glaring. You cannot champion renewable energy while simultaneously bolstering the fossil fuel industry. It's a contradiction that undermines your credibility and erodes public trust. This hypocrisy is not only damaging to your reputation but also to the planet. Climate change is a pressing crisis that demands genuine leadership and decisive action. We cannot afford lip service and empty promises while the Earth continues to suffer the consequences of our inaction. It's time to make a choice, Biden. Either commit wholeheartedly to the transition to green energy and take meaningful steps to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, or stop deceiving the public and align yourself transparently with big oil interests. The American people deserve honesty and accountability from their leaders, especially on issues as critical as climate change. Failure to address this hypocrisy undermines the integrity of your administration and jeopardizes our collective future. The time for action is now, Mr. President. The world watches and history will judge us by the decisions we make today. Choose wisely. https://www.vox.com/climate/24098983/biden-oil-production-climate-fossil-fuel-renewables
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The French bank Crédit Agricole announced that they won't finance (directly) TotalEnergies' Papua LNG project, a liquefied natural gas project in Papua New Guinea. Papua LNG would contribute to the emission of more than 220 million tonnes of CO2 in a country where the population is already severely exposed to the effects of climate change. As a result of this decision, the Final Investment Decision, which is to trigger the construction phase, has been postponed to late 2024. Let's hope all other international banks withdraw their support and cancel the project. Crédit Agricole is still the financial advisor on TotalEnergies on this project, and I really wish they would stop financing and advising TotalEnergies all at once. But this is a good beginning. Read more: https://reclaimfinance.org/site/2024/02/26/les-banques-francaises-tournent-le-dos-a-totalenergies-en-papouasie-nouvelle-guinee/
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Absolutely good decision, more financial institutions should follow this path and instead they fund renewable energy
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This is good news, Kudos to credit agricole for refusing to fund fossil fuels project, it's a wake up call for other companies not to engage too!
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Did you know that your savings and pension funds can make up more than half of your personal carbon footprint? Did you also know that it's easy to do something about it? This guide will help you reduce your own carbon footprint and contribute to society's green transition. It will take you less than an hour – but can have a big climate impact. Individuals who want to reduce their carbon footprint are often skilled at recycling, buying second-hand, changing their eating habits, and switching to more sustainable modes of transport. But, most forget to look at how they keep, save and invest their money. Many financial institutions still invest heavily in the fossil fuel sector, meaning your money might indirectly be supporting these activities. Currently, over 6,500 institutional investors hold bonds and shares in coal, oil, and gas companies worth more than US$3 trillion. Several big banks still invest in fossil fuel companies and/or lend money to new oil and gas exploration. The bank, where we keep our cash, is often the largest single contributor to our carbon footprint. Studies have found that greening your money can be far more powerful than the combined effect of giving up flying, ditching meat, or switching to clean energy. Moving your money can also help create a ripple effect that accelerates the transition to a fossil-free society. Dr. Jonathan Donges, Co-Leader of the FutureLab on Earth Resilience in the Anthropocene, describes these as the triggering ‘positive’ socio-economic tipping points that can accelerate decarbonization. According to his research, one of the ”most rapid” triggers is divestments in the financial markets. The third and most important reason to move your money is that the money is needed to finance the green transition. Some investors still argue that divesting will not change anything since all that happens is that another investor will step in and buy what you just sold. But these arguments miss the point. The International Energy Agency (IEA) calculates that $4,5 trillion needs to be invested annually in clean energy by 2030. If you move $10,000 from the fossil fuel sector to the green sector, that means there is now $10,000 more available to help this sector grow. And, since the clean energy sector is booming while fossil energy is continuously losing market shares, moving your money also increases your chances of getting a good long-term return on your investments. So, time to get started. Grab a cup of coffee, ask your partner or another family member to sit down next to you, flip your laptop open, and follow these steps on how to Move the Money. 1. Where is your money? What bank or other financial institution are you using for your savings or daily needs? Is your money placed in a savings account or invested in stocks or funds? Which ones? And how much? Where do you have your loans and pension savings? If you are employed, try to find out which pension fund provider your company is using and where and how your pension money is invested. Write it all down in this Excel sheet. 2. Is your bank or pension fund still investing in fossil fuels? Search for your bank, pension fund, or other institutional investor on We Don't Have Time. If you find it on the list, look up the figure for “Fossil fuel investments” and add this number to your Excel sheet. Also watch out for Climate Warnings that the company may have received. 3. Contact your bank or other financial institution. Ask them if they plan to divest from fossil fuels, and when. Let them know that you will consider moving your money if they keep investing in oil, coal or gas or lending money to such operations. If you have a bank contact person, call him or her or book a personal meeting. The second best option is to send an email. By doing so, you make it clear to the financial institution that there is a demand for green alternatives. Most banks have email addresses on their website, often in the “About Us” or “Contact Us” section. If you cannot find it, look for contacts in the “Media” or “Press Contacts” section. Here is a mail template you can use (feel free to modify and translate to your language, pro tip, use ChatGPT); Subject: Inquiry Regarding Fossil Fuel Investments Dear [Bank/Pension Fund Name], I hope this message finds you well. As a long-standing customer of [Bank/Pension Fund Name], I am reaching out to gain insights into our institution's investment strategies, particularly regarding fossil fuels. With the global consensus at the UN COP28 meeting on the urgency of transitioning away from fossil fuels to mitigate climate change, my concern about the destinations of my investments has deepened. It has come to my attention that [Bank/Pension Fund Name] has invested [XXX USD] in the oil, coal, and gas sectors, according to data from investinginclimatechaos .org Could you please clarify [Bank/Pension Fund Name]'s stance on these investments and any plans to divest from these industries in favor of renewable and sustainable solutions? My decision to maintain my financial relationship with [Bank/Pension Fund Name] hinges on the institution's commitment to a sustainable future. Aligning my investments with my environmental values is crucial to me, and I am willing to transfer my funds to an institution that better reflects these priorities if necessary. I await your prompt and detailed response on this matter, hopeful for [Bank/Pension Fund Name]'s proactive steps towards environmental sustainability. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, [Your Name] 4. Move your Money. If your financial institution doesn’t have any credible transition plans, or it seems like they simply don’t care, you should Move the Money. Some of your money might be locked in for a few years, as is often the case with mortgages. Then you just have to wait. But if no such conditions apply, make sure you Move the Money straight away. But where to? Here are a few ideas on how to find out which banks are taking serious climate action. Search on We Don’t Have Time which banks and financial institutions in your area have received a lot of Climate Love 💚. For country-based lists of sustainable banks, Fair Finance International is a good source. Fair Finance is a global network assessing, reporting on, and campaigning for more responsible investment policies and practices by financial institutions. It is active in the following countries and regions: (Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Southern Africa, Sweden, Thailand, The Philippines, Vietnam). Don’t hesitate to reach out to Fair Finance and ask for advice if you can’t find the info you’re looking for online. When contacting the new bank, make sure to ask them about their investment policies, to make sure it lives up to its reputation. Tell them that you have chosen them because of their good climate rating, and ask them for help on how to invest your money to maximise its climate impact. If you can’t find the perfect bank or other financial institution, don´t worry. Make a list of the banks you find interesting and contact them to find out more about how they invest their money. This, in itself, creates a big impact and makes banks aware of their customers' demands. 5. Show your support. If you haven't done so yet, sign up for the #MovetheMoney campaign, and don’t forget to add how much money you want to move. This will be handled anonymously and separated from your personal data. Our aim is simply to put more pressure on financial institutions and fossil fuel companies by showing how much money is on the move. When you are done, please share this campaign with others on social media, and let them know how easy it is to make a climate impact with your money. You can also read our other guides on how to make a financial climate impact on the campaign page: https://wedonthavetime.org/movethemoney Should you have any suggestions for enhancing this guide further, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at markus.lutteman@wedonthavetime.org
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This instructions are very helpful! Amazingly simple facts here and very useful https://investinginclimatechaos.org/
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Quite engaging, informative, and easy-to-understand guide to move our money into clean energy. Hope this will help a lot of people, and people will actually take action.
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This is amazing. Such guidelines will go a long way in helping people reducing their carbon footprint by moving their money into green energy
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According to the IMF, a staggering 7 trillion USD (yes, that is 7 million million) go into fossil fuel subsidies every year. The money needed for the renewable energy transition amount to roughly two thirds of that, 4.5 trillion. In face of a climate crisis threatening civilization with catastrophic and deadly impacts, and ultimately collapse, funding fossil fuels seems like a very bad thing for governments to continue with. Politicians can change this and you can influence them. Here is a practical step-by-step guide on how to do it. Step 1: Shortlist your preferred politicians You’ll need to narrow down the list of people you want to contact. Create a list of politicians whose values you share and whose policy proposals you agree with. Step 2: Check your country’s fossil fuel subsidies The IMF has published this list where you can look up your government’s explicit and implicit fossil fuel subsidies. Look these numbers up and add them together, so that you have a figure representing your government’s total fossil fuel subsidies. Step 3: Create a new email using this template – add information to the [brackets], including your government’s total fossil fuel subsidies Dear [Name of politician], I hope this message finds you well. I’m a supporter of you and I support many of your policies. I’m reaching out about something that is very important to me. With the global consensus at the UN COP28 meeting on the urgency of transitioning away from fossil fuels to mitigate climate change, my concern is the governments’ continued support of the fossil fuel industry. According to the IMF, global fossil fuel subsidies amount to $7 trillion or 7.1 percent of GDP. [Your country of citizenship] is guilty of this too. Our government continues to subsidize the fossil fuel industry amounting to [X billion USD] in implicit and explicit subsidies. You can read the IMF’s latest report on this matter here: https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/WP/Issues/2023/08/22/IMF-Fossil-Fuel-Subsidies-Data-2023-Update-537281 Could you please clarify your position on our government’s subsidies and any plans to abandon them to support the renewable energy transition instead? If I am to continue to support you politicially I must be assured that you are committed to a sustainable future. I will vote and support politicians who does not compromise on this issue, and work tirelessly to remove fossil fuel subsidies. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, [Your Name] Step 4: Send the email to all politicians on your shortlist Final step: Move the money in your bank account! Don’t forget about your savings! If you haven't done so yet, sign up for the #MoveThe Money campaign, and don’t forget to write in how much money you want to move. We will send you our guide on how to move your savings. This has the potential to reduce your footprint in half. So it’s actually the most important action you can take with your money.
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Figures speak loud.This is a testament that we can easily transition from fossil fuels.we just need to#movethemoney.
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True! Politicians plays a significant role in making this change happen, and it is important for the public to voice their concerns & influence them towards making informed decisions..
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Let's do it!
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In a groundbreaking move, the government, alongside development partners, has secured a substantial sum of 39.3 billion shillings to kickstart a locally-driven climate action financing program. This ambitious initiative, known as the Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA), aims to directly assist the most vulnerable communities grappling with the harsh realities of climate change. This program's rollout across 45 rural counties follows a successful trial phase of county-level climate change funds. The results were promising, fostering a deeper understanding of climate change and tailoring solutions to mitigate its impacts. Supported by esteemed partners like the World Bank, Germany (KfW), Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands, the government is already setting the wheels in motion to disburse funds to counties for program implementation. The FLLoCA initiative stands as a beacon of cross-agency collaboration, spanning from grassroots communities to international development agencies, in confronting the challenges of climate change head-on. During the unveiling ceremony in Kisumu for the 16 Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) counties, CS Ndung’u lamented the debilitating effects of insufficient funds, which hinder inclusive community development and exacerbate poverty among millions at the grassroots. Particularly noteworthy is the segment of the FLLoCA program dedicated to the LREB, funded by the KfW Development Bank (Germany). This segment aims to empower 16 agro-ecological counties to decentralize climate finance, bolster local resilience, and adapt effectively to climate change impacts at the ward level. https://www.kenyanews.go.ke/government-secures-sh-39-3-billion-to-roll-out-locally-led-climate-financing/
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If used well, this resources will benefit Kenyans to move towards clean ways of generating energy
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Capital must be drawn into these types of projects that prioritize co-benefits to reduce carbon emissions at scale.
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It would be better if more people did investment in green energy and other projects that will help save the planet..this is quite encouraging 😊
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The US Energy Department has provided $6 billion in federal funding to cut carbon emissions. Industrial carbon emissions can be reduced by replacing fossil fuels with low/no carbon options, switching to renewable electricity and electrifying vehicle fleets, and increasing the usage of recycled materials. We welcome the US resolute move to de-carbonize industries with the aim to achieve net zero emissions. https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/us-awards-record-6-bln-back-industrial-emissions-reduction-projects-2024-03-25/
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Great step towards the journey to zet zero,such incentives will encourage more initiatives on industrial emissions reduction projects.
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Green energy has always and will always be the only way out on matters regarding the pollution of the environment..This is quite commendable for the us government.
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A very encouraging step!
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A heartfelt thank you to the UNDP for partnering with us on our new campaign - #MoveTheMoney We've developed a campaign page filled with guides on how you can effortlessly #MoveTheMoney. By following a few easy steps from our guide, many people have already managed to cut their emissions in half. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dt6zwbvDvA&feature=youtu.be Check it out at: https://wedonthavetime.org/movethemoney
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A very personal campaign for us here at WDHT.Thank you UNDP for joining the movement
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That is a great idea, indeed if we move our money by investing in renewable energy we will be reducing climate crisis that would have been caused by use of fossils fuel.
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It is great to see the UNDP partnering with your campaign to #MoveTheMoney, as it's an important step towards reducing carbon emissions & addressing the climate crisis..👏👏💚
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If you ever needed one more reason to fall in love with the actress Olivia Colman, watch her in her latest role Oblivia Coalmine, the latex-clad oil exec paid for by our pensions. 😈🦹♀️ In this new film from non profit Make My Money Matter, the Academy Award winner Olivia Colman, highlights that £88 billion of UK pension savers money is invested in fossil fuels. Not great right? As our planet approaches its limits, we know this has to stop. Visit makemymoneymatter.co.uk/oblivian for more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeZwnnOkrvw
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It´s our pension money and we don't want it to be invested in the fossil fuel industry! Big thumbs up for Olivia who is also known for her outstanding role as Queen Elisabeth in "The Crown"
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I love her energy, and the right call she is advocating for, UK Pension money matters, and its high time for people, companies etc, to #movetheirmoney to the right channels away from fossil fuels companies.
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Her commitment & energy is admirable. I like the way she yield light on the touching issues of pension funds invested in fossil fuel. Money should be moved away from fossil fuel investment.
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In a groundbreaking move, Belgium has seen its first-ever climate action lawsuit against a multinational corporation, TotalEnergies. The case, initiated by Hugues Falys, a cattle farmer from the Hainaut province, highlights the devastating impacts of climate change on individuals and communities and seeks accountability from one of the world's leading fossil fuel giants. Hugues Falys, an advocate for agroecological practices, has experienced firsthand the repercussions of climate change on his farm. Speaking about his decision to take legal action, Falys talked about the tangible toll climate change has taken on his livelihood, including yield losses, increased workload, and the uncertainty it has brought to the agricultural sector. "The Farmer Case", supported by three Belgian NGOs - FIAN, Greenpeace, and the Ligue des droits humains (LDH) - aims not only to seek redress for the damages suffered by Falys but also to hold TotalEnergies accountable for its contribution to climate change. Central to the case is the demand for TotalEnergies to align its operations with the targets outlined in the Paris Agreement, including significant reductions in fossil fuel production and investments in renewable energy. The case asks the court to request TotalEnergies to implement a credible transition plan, which includes a halt to new investments in fossil fuel projects, a 47% reduction in gas and oil production by 2030, and a more stringent 75% reduction by 2040. Fossil fuel giant TotalEnergies has faced criticism for its failure to adequately address climate change despite being aware of its impacts for decades. Matthias Petel, President of the Environmental Justice Commission at the LDH, stressed the importance of court decisions in securing justice for the victims of climate change and ensuring a just transition for future generations. This landmark lawsuit and its outcome have the potential to set a precedent for future climate litigation and drive meaningful action towards climate justice. https://www.thefarmercase.be/ https://climatecasechart.com/non-us-case/hugues-falys-fian-greenpeace-ligue-des-droits-humains-v-totalenergies-the-farmer-case/ https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/belgian-farmer-takes-totalenergies-court-seeking-climate-damages-2024-03-13/ https://www.mediapart.fr/journal/ecologie/130324/climat-un-agriculteur-belge-assigne-totalenergies-en-justice#at_medium=custom7&at_campaign=1047
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Another David vs Goliath case. Its always inspiring to see people taking on giant corporations. Lets support the farmer.
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This is a good move, these fossil fuel campanies has to be held accountable and pay heavily for the harm they cause the planet,
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Hopefully, more people can join this case to make it a class action law suit and to ensure Total Energies are made to pay heavily for their role in harming our planet. This will then set a precedent for future lawsuits against such corporations which will make them rethink their business models.
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PRESS RELEASE ClimateHero is an innovative provider of tools to reduce carbon emissions. To date, more than one million households have used ClimateHero’s carbon calculator to measure and reduce a total of 2.2 million tonnes of CO2 per year. This equals to permanently removing 1.5 million diesel cars from our roads. Since 2020, the carbon calculator has also been an integrated part of We Don’t Have Time, the world’s largest media platform for climate action. This has resulted in 22 000 tonnes of carbon reduced by the We Don’t Have Time community. ClimateHero and We Don’t Have Time are now expanding their partnership by launching a carbon accounting and reporting service for companies. 50,000 companies directly affected The new EU directive for sustainability reporting, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), makes it mandatory for large companies to disclose their climate impact. And this is just the start. In just a few years time, 50,000 companies that have a presence in the EU will have to annually disclose their climate impact. Small- and medium-sized companies, SMEs, are not yet required to report under CSRD, but many will feel obliged to do so anyway. SMEs are usually part of a larger supply chain, and will need to calculate their emissions to be able to continue doing business with larger corporations and compete for new contracts. Carbon accounting will also become a hygiene factor for SMEs to keep customers happy, to recruit new talent, and for public procurement deals. This is why ClimateHero and We Don’t Have Time are now introducing a one stop-shop for carbon accounting and reporting. Giving clients ownership of sustainability data ClimateHero offers companies a high-quality carbon accounting service, in which the accounting is conducted with educational support of professional climate consultants, in a calculation model adapted for the specific business logic of the client. The model gives companies ownership of their climate calculations, and provides them with the opportunity to do the next year’s follow-up in-house. Included in this offer is a two-year partnership with We Don’t Have Time. This means companies will be able to communicate their sustainability work on the world’s largest media platform for climate solutions, be part of a unique ranking system, and get widespread visibility for their climate action. Ingmar Rentzhog is the founder and CEO of We Don’t Have Time. He says: ”We have tried out various ways of measuring our company’s carbon footprint, but none have been satisfactory. Automated cloud services can be cheap and fast, but they are often not detailed enough, and their use of standardized estimates can lead to your company getting a worse climate score on paper than in reality. ClimateHero’s way of calculating a company’s emissions not only results in more accurate numbers, but it also provides an explanation and understanding of the whole entity. This, in turn, will give companies valuable insights on how to further reduce its emissions in the most cost-effective way, while at the same time facilitating next year’s accounting and reporting.” Robert Sabelström, CEO and founder of ClimateHero, adds: ”We are proud to be able to offer companies an effective and sustainable solution for their climate accounting. Our unique model gives companies ownership of their climate calculations, as well as the opportunity to operate more sustainably, to the benefit of both the climate and the company brand. But in order to drive real change and inspire others to follow, companies also need to communicate their climate progress. Our extended partnership with We Don’t Have Time provides our customers with the perfect solution for this kind of communication.” PRICING – CARBON ACCOUNTING AND COMMUNICATION Fixed price - based on the size of the company -Micro (< 10 employees): 4 500 EUR excl. VAT and max 2 MEUR turnover -Small (10-49 employees): 6 000 EUR excl. VAT and max 15 MEUR turnover -Medium (50-249 employees): 9 000 EUR excl. VAT and max 35 MEUR turnover -Large (250-500 employees): 13 500 EUR excl. VAT and max 75 MEUR turnover For even larger organizations or enterprises with complex value chains or corporate structure, a customized offer is made. The emissions calculation and carbon report become your assets to keep working with (no license fees) ABOUT CLIMATEHERO ClimateHero is a fast-growing impact start-up with the mission to help companies and individuals to calculate and reduce their environmental impact. Through an educational fixed-price climate accounting service, we give companies the opportunity to run a more responsible business and reduce their carbon footprint. ABOUT WE DON'T HAVE TIME We Don’t Have Time is the world’s largest media platform for climate action, with a mission to democratize knowledge about climate solutions and inspire and mobilize global action towards a prosperous, fossil-free future. With a community of 100,000 climate professionals and influencers in 180 countries, and partnerships with nearly 400 companies, governmental and civil society organizations, We Don’t Have Time reaches 200 million people each month on social media, and up to 10 million daily viewers during its flagship broadcasts. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, We Don’t Have Time also operates offices in Washington, D.C., and Nairobi, Kenya. 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It's great to see organizations joining forces to tackle climate change head-on.
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Exciting! This will be a powerful collaboration with the new CSRD regulation coming in!
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Such collaboration is amazing as it will bring positive impacts not only to environment but also ideas on how to tackle challenges that face the climate will be exchanged.
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Together with the US states of Maryland, Massachusetts, and New York, the State of Vermont will hold Big Oil accountable for the expensive damage caused by climate change with a new bill. The bill will demand that oil companies pay states to compensate the costs of these damages, by funding energy efficiency infrastructure, water utility improvements, solar grids, stormwater drainage, etc. A report by the University of Vermont estimated that the cost of flood damages to people's homes, public infrastructure, and businesses in Vermont could cost the state $5.2 billion. Questions are still being raised regarding the implementation of such a bill, but it is great to see local governments taking climate actions that matter! Read more: https://grist.org/accountability/a-superfund-for-climate-change-states-consider-a-new-way-to-make-big-oil-pay/
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Its a great initiative, all polluters should be held accountable and pay heavily for the damage they have caused our mother nature
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Great to see government take charge to create laws to protect the environment. This is a superb way to enhance responsibility and accountability.
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The people who have the least role in causing the climate crisis are bearing the brunt of it, and unfortunately, if climate justice is not talked about, then this kind of law would change this.
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What are the best innovations in energy transition and climate tech this year? ⚡️ Find answers in our #SET100 list of 2024, out NOW! This year, the SET100 were selected from 430+ SET Award applications from 75 countries. The SET100 list features: 🚀 The top 100 GLOBAL start-ups in decarbonising energy and a #netzero future 🚀 A comprehensive look at their sophisticated technologies. 🚀 Insight on trends emerging from the five high-impact climate tech categories we monitor 🚀 The crème de la crème – our 15 outstanding SET Award finalists: Cling Systems| H2SITE Spain | Deftpower | South 8 Technologies | OtailO Returns | Roam | UP Catalyst | Magnotherm| Ph7 Technologies | Keey Aerogel | QEA Tech | SolCold Ltd. | Agrisiti (Maatalous Nasah Int Ltd)| Takachar | VIDA A huge thanks to the 430+ start-ups who applied, to our expert jury for the evaluation and to our partners for helping spread the word. 📲 Download the list now 👉 https://t.ly/IHUW- 📌 Wanna meet the innovators and see the finalists pitch live? Join #SETTF24 on 19 March. Book your pass here 👉 http://bit.ly/491iQOc #SET24 #SETAward #climatetech #futureofenergy
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These are just a few examples of the groundbreaking innovations featured in the SET100 list of 2024. By showcasing the top 100 global start-ups in decarbonizing energy and advancing towards a net-zero future, the SET100 list highlights the incredible potential of climate tech and energy transition solutions in addressing the urgent challenges of climate change and shaping a sustainable future for generations to come. https://strandsnytgame.com
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Great! By continuing to support & invest in these innovations, we can move towards a more sustainable future and a greener planet.
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Exciting!!
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The time for Africa being Europe's dumping place for old cars is over! Ethiopia has announced a ban on non-electric car imports. This decision, driven by economic and environmental considerations shows the country's commitment to transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) and reducing reliance on gasoline imports. Alemu Sime, from the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, highlighted the decision, emphasising Ethiopia's focus on electric mobility and reducing gasoline dependency due to limited foreign exchange resources. The government's efforts also include plans for EV charging infrastructure and tax exemptions for electric cars. While specifics about the ban's implementation are pending, Ethiopia's proactive stance sets a clear direction towards sustainable transportation for East Africa! https://cleantechnica.com/2024/02/07/ethiopia-banning-non-electric-car-imports/
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So inspiring to hear about these great climate steps taken by Ethiopia where I had the privelege to spend some of my teenage years
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Wow! Good example of that countries in Africa can skip the fossil dependency and jump directly to more sustainable solutions.
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Wow. Very bold and brave!
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While writing this article, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been going on for almost two years. It shocked the globe in 2022 and still does as the devastation continues. The devastating effects are massive and far-reaching, affecting all three pillars of sustainability: social, economic, and environmental factors. Examples of social consequences are deaths, food scarcity, and the need for people to relocate. Examples of economic consequences are disruption of economic activities and sanctions. Examples of environmental consequences include biodiversity, pollution, and climate change issues. The most obvious consequences of social, economic, and environmental issues are physical. This is because the effects are immediately visible in the outer world. For example, demolished buildings, lost homes, and people having to relocate. However, psychological implications are also significant as they are usually long-lasting and can even harm future generations. For example, new habits, lack of trust, and increased acceptance of violence can unknowingly be passed on to children and grandchildren. (Further reading: “How Extreme Climate Events Impact Mental Health”) Another key distinction is between direct and indirect effects. Direct effects are the consequences of certain activities, whereas indirect effects are the consequences of other consequences. These effects can result in a vicious cycle. A vicious cycle occurs when unfavorable results cause further negative effects. For example, war not only harms the environment and adds to environmental concerns, but the resulting environmental issues also make society more vulnerable, potentially leading to armed conflicts after peace. (Additional reading: "14 Technologies That Can Prevent Wars Over Drinking Water"). It's crucial to note that while this increases the risk of armed conflicts, it doesn't mean they will arise. Because of this vicious cycle, it is critical to consider how armed conflicts cause environmental issues and how environmental issues trigger armed conflicts: How war causes environmental issues War has a wide range of environmental consequences, affecting both living and non-living ecosystems. Living components include plants, animals, and microbes, whereas non-living parts include soil, water, and air. This harm might be local but may spread to neighboring locations. Biodiversity The first way in which war leads to environmental issues is by reducing biodiversity. Biodiversity refers to the various plants and animals, and the degradation of biodiversity means that many species are lost. In the case of the Ukrainian war, the fights have harmed almost 1.2 million hectares, or over 2.2 million football fields! This is critical since Ukraine is home to 70,000 plant and animal species, many of which are rare, relict, or endemic. Rare means they exist in limited numbers; relict means they have been around for millions of years; and endemic means they are exclusively found in this location. Here you can visit an undamaged botanical park in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, to see for yourself: https://youtu.be/aWZRgoi2UAk Armed conflicts harm biodiversity in several ways, such as: • the widespread use of artillery causes fires that harm plants and animals. For example, small organisms such as insects, who are in a deep sleep known as anabiosis, burn together with the plants • soldiers' poaching, military vehicle noise, and fighting harm wildlife • national parks with many animals are unable to supply food and healthcare, causing many animals to die • ammunition blasts and passing tanks harm the environment • soldiers intentionally set fires to destroy natural resources, leading to for example deforestation • pest monitoring and management are restricted, which makes pests more likely to spread Pollution The second way in which war leads to environmental issues is by causing environmental pollution. Environmental pollution includes soil, water, and air pollution, which means that pollutants are left in the natural environment. These pollutants often damage several generations, meaning that the environmental harm caused by war lasts far longer than the armed conflict itself! Armed conflicts cause pollution in several ways, such as: • attacks on nuclear power plants can cause radioactive material to be spread • attacks on munitions depots can cause heavy metals and other dangerous materials to spread (further reading: “How Heavy Metal Pollution Contributes to Parkinson Disease”) • attacks on industrial facilities, including power stations and pipelines, can cause fires and toxins to leak • burning rubber foam can harm both animals and humans. It can also cause acidic rain, which damages vegetation and crops by killing or weakening them • discharging untreated sewage water leads to water pollution • burning fossil fuels, such as petroleum, releases micro-particles into the air • attacks on ports can cause water pollution when dangerous substances from damaged ships leak into the water • warships and submarines harm marine wildlife, for example by making loud noises • oil and fuel leaks from damaged equipment harm wildlife, both on land and in waterways Climate change The third way in which war leads to environmental issues is by contributing to climate change. Climate change is fueled when greenhouse gas emissions are released into the atmosphere. Greenhouse gas emissions include methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2). Once these gases are in the atmosphere, they contribute to climate change by trapping heat emitted from the Earth's surface. Without these gasses, the heat would be radiated into space. During armed conflicts, methane emissions can increase due to: • destruction of oil and gas infrastructure • harmed methane-storing ecosystems such as wetlands • disruption of waste management systems, for example burning organic waste instead of properly disposing of it During armed conflicts, CO2 emissions can increase due to: • transportation of vehicles, munition, and soldiers to armed conflicts • production of necessary materials for warfare • rebuilding buildings that are destroyed by bombs and missiles (see "How CO2 Emissions Can Be Reduced With Self-Healing Concrete"). • burning fuel in the open air to limit the availability of this resource to the opponent This video also explains how the Russia-Ukraine war contributes to climate change: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjJGPPYA4U0 How environmental issues can cause war While armed conflicts fuel environmental issues, the inverse also holds true. This means that environmental issues can cause war. This generally happens indirectly, through socioeconomic issues. Socioeconomic issues concern the interaction of social and economic aspects, such as educational level, income level, access to healthcare, and housing status. That is why violent conflicts are more likely in economically unstable, non-democratic, and discriminatory governments. Environmental issues can lead to armed conflicts for example: • when natural resources become scarce due to biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change. In the previous 60 years, at least 40% of all wars inside countries have been related to natural resources (further reading: “14 Technologies That Can Prevent Wars Over Drinking Water”) • when natural resources become unaffordable for certain groups of people • when a country or region struggles to adapt to environmental changes, resulting in economic disasters • when people are forced to migrate due to rising sea levels caused by changing environmental conditions As previously mentioned, armed conflicts can be triggered by environmental issues but they do not have to occur. This higher chance is also explained in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IMnDpLBdLU Conclusion War and environmental challenges can create a vicious cycle in which war leads to biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change and these environmental issues can in turn lead to armed conflicts. As a result, preventing violent conflicts and living together peacefully is critical for both humanitarian and environmental reasons. We can do so for example by: • Gifting a shared activity instead of a product • Sharing love and compassion by gifting time instead of a product • Seeking help to resolve previous issues that negatively affect loving relationships • Forgiving ourselves and others • Loving ourselves • Performing random acts of kindness About the author Dr. Erlijn van Genuchten is a an internationally recognized environmental sustainability expert. She is a science communicator, helpings scientists in the fields of nature and sustainability increase the outreach of their results and allowing us all to put scientific insights into practice and contribute to a sustainable future. Erlijn has inspired thousands of people around the world through – for example – her posts on social media, presentations at the United Nations, and her book "A Guide to A Healthier Planet" published by Springer Nature. More: Connect -- Her book “A Guide to a Healthier Planet” -- Invite Erlijn as speaker -- Apply for science communication support Credit This article is based on these scientific publications: Buhaug, H., & von Uexkull, N. (2021). Vicious circles: violence, vulnerability, and climate change. Annual Review of Environment and Resources, 46, 545-568. Empire, H. N. & Duson, N. A. (2022). A legal assessment of the environmental, humanitarian, and economic impacts of the Russia/Ukraine armed conflict. International Review of Law and Jurisprudence, 4(3),46-62.
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A few years ago I also looked into the vicious cycle of rising CO2 levels and poor decision making, which also ties in to the vicious cycle of war and environmental issues. As a toxic gas, the rise in CO2 has a very direct influence on our behaviour. Increased CO2 exposure can lead to cognitive problems significantly reducing our capacity to resolve conflict peacefully. In 2100 average outdoor CO2 levels are predicted to reach 890 ppm. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9305783/ A few hours of exposure to 500 ppm is enough to measure significant increase in heart rate and blood pressure. An artificially increased heart rate makes you feel more anxious or angry. Also high blood pressure is know to increase negative emotions such as anxiousness and anger. A few hours of exposure to 700 ppm has been shown to induce Building-Related symptoms which include difficulty in concentration and personality changes. And at just a few hours of 1000 ppm this includes cognitive deficits and poor decision making. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412018312807 We are already experience a rise of more than 140ppm above pre-industrial levels (280ppm), as long-term exposure, with indoor levels above 1000 ppm occurring frequently in our daily lives on top of that. On a single-person basis this gradual change in behaviour may not appear very significant but as a population responding on average a few % more anxiously or aggressively can cross a tipping point for war. With modern day social media and algorithms picking up on that slight shift in users being lead more by negative emotions, the effect of increasing CO2 levels on our behaviour as a population is amplified to a level where it affects policy making bringing that tipping point much closer, and with the effect we are experiencing only the tip of the iceberg of what's to come as we move closer to that predicted 890 ppm. And that's all on top of other indirect effects of rising CO2 levels such as climate-change-related immigration, scarcity of natural resources and uncertainty, changes in, or dissapearence of lifelihood and income for groups of the population, as mentioned in this article...
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Very interesting article, thank you for that! We had some great content on this topic during our COP28 broadcast. It is important to also bring the environmental perspective into conflicts and wars... https://app.wedonthavetime.org/?ac_vh_s=link&lwrt=%23%2Fsearch%2Fjbmhus3llf3ue2cpnq2vsllqmraw2mdq%3Fq%3Dearth%2520day%25202022%2520ukraine
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As we discuss the effects of war on Ukrainians, let us also not forget the effects of Israel's war on Palestine and the environmental effects as well as life changing effects from this war too.
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The Guardian unveils staggering profits amassed by the world's largest oil companies since the invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the concerning trend of prioritizing profits over climate action and exacerbating environmental degradation and affecting people's lives. This warning highlights the urgent need to address the fossil fuel industry's contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, and geopolitical tensions. Let's demand accountability from oil companies, advocate for a rapid just transition to renewable energy sources, and push for policies that prioritize environmental sustainability and global cooperation. Read the article here: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/feb/19/worlds-largest-oil-companies-have-made-281bn-profit-since-invasion-of-ukraine?CMP=twt_a-environment_b-gdneco
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We must stand for sustainable development and respect of human rights, built on the values of environmental responsibility.
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We must #MoveTheMoney from the fossils to the green
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Priotizing profit over human welfare is unacceptable, and we must advocate for change to ensure a more just and equitable world for all.
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The conflict in Ukraine has effects beyond its borders, impacting scientific collaboration and data sharing critical for understanding climate change in the Arctic region. Since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, access to vital environmental data from the Russian Arctic has become increasingly challenging already leading to significant gaps in climate science research. The Arctic, experiencing up to four times faster warming rates than the global average, has a pivotal importance in understanding climate dynamics. With Russia possessing the largest Arctic landmass, its exclusion from scientific collaboration exacerbates the limitations of climate models. As a result, accurate predictions regarding the region's future become compromised. "Suddenly we don't have access to data from half of the landmass in the Arctic region. Our study reveals that the exclusion of the Russian stations severely decreases our ability to track Arctic changes," says Dr. Efrén López-Blanco from Aarhus University. One of the authors of the paper Towards an increasingly biased view on Arctic change, published in Nature. Before the war, 21 Russian research stations shared their data with the international consortium INTERACT, which is a scientific collaboration between the eight Arctic countries. Excluding Russian research stations and the valuable ground-based knowledge they offer is a real disruption in our understanding of climate change. This bias in data from the Arctic region not only impacts local ecosystems but also undermines global efforts to combat climate change. Without access to vital information on permafrost degradation, vegetation shifts, and carbon emissions, our ability to accurately track and address the effects of climate change worldwide can be compromised, potentially hindering the effectiveness of our solutions. The absence of robust collaboration and data sharing inhibits scientific progress and poses challenges for future generations of researchers. The authors of the papers suggest the opening of new research stations in Canada and Scandinavia. And of course, resolving geopolitical tensions will be essential to reinvigorate scientific cooperation and address the urgent climate challenges facing the Arctic. But what if we could keep scientific collaboration above some geopolitical considerations for the greater good? Are the Russian scientists excluding themselves? Or are we? And on what motives? Maybe we can rise above conflicts for the greater good and the preservation of the planet. What do you think? https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240124132832.htm https://www.npr.org/2024/01/22/1225018573/why-the-war-in-ukraine-is-bad-for-climate-science https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-023-01903-1
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Violence is never a solution to any kind of crisis..other measures could be used to solve conflicts...we should all come together and help save what is important i.e our planet.
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I think it is time we stop limiting ourselves to geopolitics and work around the clock to create a solution to climate change issues for the sake of our planet. Scientists from either side must be ready to cooperate in creating this solutions, keeping in mind that we have only one planet for us all.
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Yes, preserving scientific collaboration during conflicts is crucial for the greater good. It allows for the sharing of knowledge and resources to address global challenges, regardless of political tensions.
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I have had the privilege of spending two nights at the excellent Comfort Hotel Solna with a great team and that is one of the first zero energy hotels in the Nordics. Via smart energy saving methods they save up to 80 % energy compared to a regular hotel and through solar panels they produce their own energy 💚
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Looking forward to patronize the facility and enjoy the full experience! Amazing wins
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It is nice seeing that some people are willing to take a step in helping solve the worldwide climate crisis.
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Its great to see institutions embracing cleaner sources of energy
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Yesterday I attended a very interesting seminar about how we can save the Baltic Sea together and how we should deal with the big problems from a scientific angle. The seminar was held by Expedition Baltic Sea, Stockholm University (Östersjöcentrum) and the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH). As with most things, we are familiar with the problems, but also with the solutions - But due to various aspects, politics and money, it is more difficult than it may seem. An idea and a simple first step, sign the Baltic Sea Contract (see below). Anyone can do it and also help spread it in their networks. https://ostersjokontraktet.se/ https://www.su.se/stockholms-universitets-ostersjocentrum/ https://www.kth.se/baltictech
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Signing the contract to be a part of the solution for the Baltic Sea is important for its preservation and sustainability. By committing to this agreement, we can work together to address the environmental challenges facing the sea and ensure its protection for future generations.
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The seminar on saving the Baltic Sea provides valuable insights into addressing its significant challenges from a scientific perspective. While we are aware of both the problems and potential solutions, implementing them is complicated due to political and financial factors. However, a simple and impactful first step is to sign the Baltic Sea Contract, which is accessible to anyone and can be shared within personal networks. By actively participating and spreading awareness, we can contribute to the collective effort in combating climate change and preserving the Baltic Sea ecosystem.
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Most companies sponsoring the UN climate talks in Dubai are not committed to cutting their greenhouse gas emissions in line with globally recognised net zero targets, it has been revealed. Only one of the more than 20 sponsors of Cop28 has signed up to UN-backed net zero science-based targets, (SBTi), according to an analysis. Most of the corporate sponsors, which include the oilfield services company Baker Hughes as well as Bank of America, have made no commitment to reduce emissions to net zero in any time period under the target system. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/29/most-sponsors-cop28-not-signed-up-to-un-net-zero-targets
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This disclosure highlights the need for more stringent criteria and expectations regarding corporate sponsorship of climate events.
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Why would they sponsor something that they don't believe in,they need to be clear on what their intentions are.
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@zelda_ninga_442 you wonder what kind of discussions they expect?they should first have trust that whatever they are sponsoring will bring positive results,and then get to commit to reduce emissions
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Climate Change Performance Index 2024 🌍 Top 5 1. 🚫 Nobody 2. 🚫 Nobody 3. 🚫 Nobody 4. 🇩🇰 Denmark 5. 🇪🇪 Estonia Bottom 5 63. 🇷🇺 Russia 64. 🇰🇷 South Korea 65. 🇦🇪 UAE 66. 🇮🇷 Iran 67. 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Other Notables 7. 🇮🇳 India 16. 🇪🇺 EU 20. 🇬🇧 UK 23. 🇧🇷 Brazil 36. 🇮🇩 Indonesia 51. 🇨🇳 China 57. 🇺🇸 USA 58. 🇯🇵 Japan 62 🇨🇦 Canada The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) is an independent monitoring tool that tracks the climate protection performance of 63 countries and the EU. No country performs well enough in all categories to achieve an overall “very high” rating in the index. Therefore, the first 3 ranks in the overall ranking remain empty. Read more: https://ccpi.org/downloads/
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Denmark has done very well but in the same respect they don't count as super polluters. What are the leading polluters doing?
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A big thumbs up to Denmark and all the top countries putting in immense efforts to mitigate climate change
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Big ups to Denmark for this exemplary performance. Other countries need to emulate Denmark in the fight against climate change. Together we can.
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Total Energies (TTEF.PA), opens new tab has signed a strategic partnership with Airbus (AIR.PA), opens new tab under which it will supply the plane maker with sustainable aviation fuel to meet more than half its needs in Europe, the French energy group said on Wednesday. The partnership aims to contribute to the reduction of the aviation sector's CO2 emissions in line with a plan to achieve net carbon neutrality by 2050, Total Energies said in a statement. https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/totalenergies-airbus-sign-partnership-sustainable-aviation-fuel-2024-02-21/
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Partnerships like this create a formidable future for generations
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Great to see major players like TotalEnergies and Airbus joining forces to make air travel more sustainable. This is a positive step forward for the environment and for the future of aviation.
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It is incredible to see Airbus take this direction that will go a long way in creating a sustainable environment by reducing carbon footprint. Total Energies should do more of this partnerships and sought to stop fossil fuels production entirely.
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We want to buy more responsibly, but how can we see through attempts of greenwashing? Spritju is an Aban Foundation-founded company that reduces greenwashing in the energy sector by making each kWh of electricity traceable and its emissions calculated, fully transparently, and visible to the consumer. Recently, Spritju signed experienced industry professional Ulla Sandborgh to support the company’s journey to enable 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy for everyone. Responsible consumerism is on the rise. People of the millennial generation – around 1.8 billion people worldwide – are coming to an age where their consumption is peaking. However, the consumer incentives aren’t what we typically see. Many millennials associate consumption with values other than money – values like their own health, the local origin of the product, and the product’s contribution to the sharing economy. Moreover, only 7% of millennials would consider themselves loyal to brands, meaning that they constantly evaluate the products they buy based on these values. This concept of responsible consumerism also naturally extends to the energy market. Power generation is the primary source of carbon emissions, and consumers want to be sure that the electricity they get from their outlets has the smallest carbon footprint possible. Unfortunately, the tools to verify this currently do not exist. In the European Union, the Guarantee of Origin system gives customers unreliable information on their electricity consumption mix. Introducing Spritju At Aban Foundation, we want to provide better tools for consumers wanting to purchase and use electricity responsibly. For this, we have founded the company Spritju, a software company that provides energy traceability as a service by matching each kWh of electricity consumption to its consecutive generation at each hour. This means that every time you consume electricity, Spritju matches the electricity to where it was produced, and calculates the carbon emissions for each unit of electricity you consume. With patent-pending AI and blockchain technologies to enable this, Spritju is a first-of-its-kind solution bringing transparency and traceability to a field where this has previously been impossible. Our mission is to reduce greenwashing and make it easier for you to consume power more responsibly. To support this mission, we recently had Ulla Sandborgh join us as an advisory board member, bringing extensive experience from the IT and telecom industries as well as the power grid and energy markets. Ulla Sandborgh was the director general and CEO of the Swedish transmission system operator, Svenska kraftnät, 2017-2019. Before her position as director general and CEO, she worked five years as Executive Vice President for the Marketing and System Development Department at Svenska kraftnät, from 2012 to 2017. Since June 2023 Ulla Sandborgh has been a board member at Primrock. Be a part of the change Spritju is on a journey to support companies that want carbon-free energy in their operations and therefore has joined the UN-led 24/7 Carbon-Free-Energy Compact. By improving verification systems beyond renewable energy credits and towards clean energy certificates, companies, and individuals can ensure that their energy consumption is truly green without greenwashing. Want to learn more? Take a look at our website, follow us here on We Don’t Have Time and on LinkedIn, and submit an application if you want to work with us.
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Accuontability can only be enhaced by an individual if only there will be transparency & traceability. This is too important.
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Transparency and traceability=Accountability.
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This is very important, but how will that work in practice for the consumer? :)
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21 UK universities have warned banks and asset managers that they will shift more than £5bn into greener institutions unless these financial institutions accelerate their net zero plans and end the financing of new fossil fuel projects! The universities want new financial products with tougher standards that will ensure their money does not contribute to the financing of new oil, coal, or gas projects. But the coalition is not only asking for a “green” investment portfolio, it is also demanding that financial institutions align (at the group level) with the IEA's scenario in which global emissions hit net zero by 2050, which includes no new financing of fossil fuel supply beyond that already committed in 2021. Following the pressure put by students, Cambridge has pledged to divest its £4bn endowment from all direct and indirect investments in fossil fuels by 2030. This is the way to go! Let's put pressure on universities and institutions for them to ask for change. Read more: https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4174540/historic-bid-greener-banking-21-universities-threaten-switch-billions-pounds-green-banks https://www.ft.com/content/6c1dd972-8eaa-4f5c-9df6-894492880565
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This is really encouraging this is exactly what we needed together we can do it
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Great for the institutions of higher education to compell financial institutions to stop financing fossil fuels and choose to boost clean energy production. This is commendable.
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This is what higher education institutes should be about. Spreading knowledge and lobbying for just causes. Proud of these efforts
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Oh no! It turns out AP7 is not the only state-run Swedish pension fund investing in oil companies that are expanding their oil production. The Swedish business newspaper Dagens Industri has just revealed that the Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund, AP4, is investing heavily in the French oil giant @TotalEnergies. Niklas Ekvall, CEO of AP4, says in an interview with Swedish TV4, that ”TotalEnergies on an overall basis, is ambitiously investing in fossil free energy production.” Well, sorry Niklas, but that’s not the point. The point is that Total Energies’ CEO Patrick Pouyanné has openly stated, time and again, that his company will continue to drill for new oil. More so, he has gone so far as to warn that governments are misselling the energy transition, pretending that fossil energy is cheaper than renewables. (Spoiler: It is not. Not even with all the trillion dollars of fossil fuel subsidies included.) “We think that fundamentally this energy transition will mean a higher price of energy,” Patrick Pouyanné said in a wide-ranging interview, in which he defended his group’s two-pronged strategy to invest in renewable power, while still pursuing new oil and gas projects , including in untapped countries such as Namibia. Did you hear that, Niklas Ekwall? TotalEnergies will DRILL FOR MORE OIL! This means you should stay away from this company, not invest in it. Just a few months ago, at COP28 in Dubai, the Swedish government signed the COP28 agreement stating that we need to transition away from fossil fuels and reduce emissions by 43% by 2030. "Transitioning away" means shrinking. Not expanding. This means that YOU CANNOT INVEST IN NEW OIL. How can this be so goddamn hard to understand? ⚠️ Learn more: https://www.tv4.se/artikel/4f9ekV1pROHY5jZtYGnw2F/granskning-ap-fonder-investerar-miljarder-i-utoekning-av https://www.ft.com/content/5a76f345-5e28-4f72-9246-6569c4ffe3d9
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This contradicts the urgent need to transition towards sustainable energy sources and combat climate change.
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They should be ashamed. It takes two seconds to google Total and figure out that they are destroying the Global South with oil and gas exploitation
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Axa, BlackRock, Zurich, Vanguard to name a few others- get to know who's investing in fossil fuels and put your money elsewhere.
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The ICT sector has a huge potential to reduce emissions across society. Digitalization and energy efficiency can reduce emissions today while saving money but for the ICT sector to reach its climate goals we need the right conditions. Transition plans that outline what is needed from other stakeholders are crucial, as we cannot reach our goals without support from customers, suppliers, and policymakers. Transition plans are a hot topic within corporate climate action, as they are needed to describe how we are going to reach our net zero targets as a society and as companies. What does a net zero future look like, and what products do we need to achieve the sustainable development goals and stay below 1.5°C of global warming? Ericsson’s Climate Action Programme Manager, Emelie Öhlander, joined a panel from the COP28 Climate Hub in Dubai to discuss this question alongside Louise Rehbinder, Director, Exponential Roadmap Initiative; Emma Stewart, Netflix Sustainability Officer, Netflix; and Emilia Hagberg, VP Sustainability Development, Skanska. For a transition plan to be effective, the first step is to understand the meaning of net zero. Thankfully, a big part of the ICT sector seems to understand this, especially among the big players that have already set net zero targets. However, there is much to be done to spread this understanding to all actors globally. “Talking about the ICT industry,” added Emelie, “I think the major players here are our customers, the operators, who have really grasped the meaning of net zero.” Customer demand is an important lever for transitioning the whole ICT sector. When operators set demands that support their net zero targets, that helps us as network providers to put pressure on ourselves and our suppliers, creating a ripple effect throughout the whole value chain. Another important player in transforming the industry is the policymakers. For digitalization to reach its climate impact potential, investments need to be made in expanding renewable energy and developing infrastructure for digital solutions. This barrier is often overlooked, especially by governments developing their national climate plans. “If the whole ICT industry changed to renewables, 80% of our total emissions can be reduced,” said Emelie, stating that this is a daunting task, but that it’s “the biggest shift we need to do.” The ICT industry has the potential to reduce emissions drastically, but to make sure this happens in time to achieve the 1.5°C targets we need to see investments in both implementing the existing solutions and developing more efficient ways to do things. Emelie wrapped up the panel succinctly by stating that “Innovation is really needed.” Watch the full panel below: https://youtu.be/vwghWtoLjsA?t=2210 About the COP28 Climate Hub We Don’t Have Time hosted the COP28 Climate Hub, in partnership with Race To Zero, UNDP, the Exponential Roadmap Initiative, and the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, amplifying the important high-level discussions at COP28 to a global audience. The live broadcast spanned over 10 days and covered a variety of climate-related topics. Rewatch the COP28 Climate Hub anytime on We Don’t Have Time Play.
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The article itself is very educative. Thank you for taking us in this journey of digital solutions and letting readers as well as players of this ICT industry know the biggest shift we all need to do.
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Investing in renewable energy infrastructure and fostering innovation are essential for unlocking the full potential of digitalization in tackling climate change.
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The encouragement should be to ICT companies in silicon valley and beyond to adopt renewable energy techniques
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Truly sad to see the push for more fossil fuels under the Biden administration