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As a next step in its climate strategy, the Volvo Group is now committing to the Science Based Targets initiative and will establish targets and roadmaps during 2021 towards being a net-zero emissions company by 2050 at the very latest. Read more: https://www.volvogroup.com/en-en/news/2020/nov/news-3820494.html
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Thank you for inviting us to the dialogue on this crucial topic. Producing safe and energy efficient vehicles is the core of what we do and we are working tirelessly to do our part to fulfill the Paris Agreement – here by joining the Science Based Targets initiative. To lower our climate impact, we have a clear plan. We have since many years back offered hybrid electric and fully electric buses that are operating in several cities across the globe – one example is in Gothenburg, Sweden, where we the other day handed over 145 fully electric buses, which will reduce CO2 emissions by 14,500 tonnes on a yearly basis in the city. We have also offered our customers electric trucks since 2019. This year, our fossil-free compact excavators and compact loaders were launched and available in several markets. However, this is of course not enough by any means. We stand humble, yet determined, to meet and overcome the challenges ahead. By 2030, our goal is that 35% of sold products will be electric and by 2040, all new vehicles rolling out from our factories should be fossil free. The electric products will be both battery electric, such as trucks operating in short to mid distances, as well as fuel cell electric. The fuel cell driven demo vehicles will start rolling in our streets in a few years. By the latter half of this decade, the ambition is to have a commercial offer for our customers with more heavy and demanding tasks, to buy fuel cell trucks – releasing nothing but water and heat. We are experiencing a great shift from the traditional diesel engines to electrically powered engines or engines powered by other fossil-free fuels, and we are collaborating with several different organizations and agencies to make this shift happen. Thank you once again.
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It's a start. Do replace 'at the very latest' with an earlier deadline. Given the disproportionate contribution to GHG emissions by the internal combustion engine, a much earlier deadline would be welcome. Go all out, do whatever is possible. This is not a rehearsal.
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I gave Volvo a Climate love for adopting science based target. That is a good starting point to deliver more action now. Let’s help them achive that by giving them Climate reviews. 💚💡⚠️
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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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Great! This will be an opportunity for individuals to align their financial choices with environmental stewardship.💚
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Kudos to Brightline West for making a bold move towards sustainability by initiating the construction of a high-speed rail which connects Las Vegas to Southern California. The rail will cover a 218-mile route between the two locations, making three stops in different stations of California, and is stated to be operational by 2028. Noted to reach the speeds of 200 miles per hour, the project received a funding of $3 billion from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, while the remaining will be privately funded. Brightline West had launched its first rail system from Miami to Orlando in 2018 and has now made this stellar move by breaking ground with the high-speed rail between Las Vegas and Southern California. Pete Buttigieg, Transportation Secretary, told CNBC in an interview, “I’m convinced that the first time Americans actually experience American high-speed rail on U.S. soil, there’s going to be no going back and people are going to expect and demand it all across the country.” America needs more of these high-speed rails so they can reduce the frequency of flights and switch to traveling in trains instead, thus generating lesser carbon footprints. https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/22/high-speed-rail-from-las-vegas-to-southern-california-breaks-ground.html
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Dear Varsa Mahananda Your climate love has received over 50 agrees! We have reached out to Brightline West by email and requested a response. I will keep you updated on any progress! To reach more people and increase the chance of a response, click the Share button above to share the review on your social accounts. For every new member that joins We Don't Have Time from your network, we will plant a tree and attribute it to you! /Varsa, We Don't Have Time
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Can't wait to see the positive impact it has on both the environment and travel experience.
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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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2023 was the hottest year on record, with extreme weather events every 2 weeks in the US. And yet, climate change received very little coverage on US television news. According to a new study by MEDIAmatters on climate coverage on US television news, the volume of climate change coverage on corporate broadcast morning and nightly news and Sunday morning political programs decreased by 25% from 2022 to 2023, from 23 hours to 17 hours. Overall, on these broadcast channel programs, climate change represented less than 1% of total airtime in 2023. Yes, you read well. 1% airtime for the greatest threat the world has ever faced. 1% airtime for something that kills more than 5 million people a year. Some channels are doing better than others (CBS has the best coverage), but it is still not enough! Some other quite interesting figures from this study: For at least the seventh year in a row, white men dominated the demographics of guests featured in climate segments, representing 52% of guests, while women made up 36% and only 10% were women of color. We must include more diverse voices when we talk about climate change (and every other topic, really). Read more: https://www.mediamatters.org/broadcast-networks/how-broadcast-tv-networks-covered-climate-change-2023
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It's concerning that such a critical issue receives minimal attention, with a 25% decrease in coverage from the previous year. The media plays a crucial role in raising awareness and driving action on climate change, yet it continues to fall short. We must hold media outlets accountable and demand increased coverage and diverse representation to effectively address the climate crisis.
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It's great to see more attention being brought to climate reporting, even if it's just a small percentage. Every bit counts!
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That's very alarming! That's why we need to change the narrative on the climate crisis
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The climate crisis is an urgent global challenge that demands immediate action. With rising temperatures, melting ice caps, and extreme weather events becoming more frequent, the impacts of climate change are increasingly evident. From devastating wildfires to severe droughts and floods, communities worldwide are feeling the effects of a planet under stress. Human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation, are major contributors to this crisis. The release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere traps heat, leading to the warming of the planet and disrupting ecosystems. If left unchecked, the consequences could be catastrophic, affecting not only the environment but also human health, economies, and social stability. Addressing the climate crisis requires collective efforts at local, national, and international levels. Transitioning to renewable energy sources, implementing sustainable practices, and adopting policies to reduce emissions are crucial steps in mitigating its impact. Additionally, investing in resilience measures and supporting vulnerable communities are essential for adapting to the changes already underway. While the challenges posed by the climate crisis are immense, there is still hope. By working together and making informed choices, we can mitigate its severity and build a more sustainable future for generations to come. The time to act is now.
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No one wish to here or be affected by the effect of climate change! We ought to ensure we stay within the required degree from Paris agreement.
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The effects of climate change have been extreme and from our standpoint, we need to ensure we stay within the 1.5 degree from the Paris agreement as we look for ways to reverse other severe climate change related catastrophies.
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A record year for building new wind farms and a rebound in investments in the sector have raised hopes that the EU may achieve its clean energy targets, industry group WindEurope said on Wednesday. In an annual report, WindEurope described 2023 as a year of "significant improvements" in key areas of Europe's wind energy sector, which struggled in 2022 with soaring inflation, interest rates and volatile energy markets after Russia invaded Ukraine. https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/record-year-wind-farms-raises-hope-eu-green-energy-goals-2024-02-27/
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This surge in wind farm development and renewed investments in the sector, is offering hope for the EU's green energy objectives.
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It is a pity that Rishi Sunak is not building onshore wind turbines as fast as we need them.
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I love the zeal and dedication of EU. How I wish and implore other region Nations to borrow a leaf.
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I have some very positive news. We have the money we need to solve the climate crisis. More than 3 percent of all the money in the world is currently invested in the fossil industry by you, me, and everyone else who has pension savings, pays taxes – or simply has a bank account. If we can move that money to where it's needed, we’ll be well on our way to creating a better future. There is a lot of amazing climate action happening out there. Renewables are being built out at record speed globally. China’s carbon emissions are expected to peak this year, much sooner than expected, and in the EU, an unprecedented collapse in the coal and gas electricity generation has led to a record drop in power sector emissions. Unfortunately, the problems are increasing as well. We have just crossed the 1.5°C threshold for an entire year. The average global sea surface temperature reached 20.97°C in January, breaking the already alarming heat record from last year. The Gulf Stream (AMOC) is on a severe tipping course, and we have now had four consecutive years when insurance losses from natural catastrophes have topped $100 billion. Despite all these alarming warnings, many countries with oil and gas reserves are expanding their production. And if this wasn’t bad enough, most other countries are also increasing their fossil fuel subsidies, which now amount to almost two-thirds of all the money that governments around the world spend on healthcare for their citizens. This can’t continue. There is no way we will solve the climate crisis without focusing on the elephant in the room – Stop burning fossil fuels that represent 87% of the global CO2 emissions. So what can we do about this? I worked in the finance industry for 15 years until I decided to devote all my time to creating the global climate solutions platform, We Don’t Have Time, in 2017. Drawing on these experiences, it’s obvious to me that the solution spells M.O.N.E.Y. A lot of people say that we don't have enough money to transition to a fossil-free economy. However, the truth is that we have more than enough money for this transition, and the long-term return on investment will be significantly higher if we reallocate our financial resources. Take a look at these numbers: - Over 6,500 pension funds and other institutional investors hold bonds and shares in coal, oil, and gas companies to an amount of $ 3.05 trillion USD. - The world’s nations subsidized fossil fuels with $7 trillion USD in 2022 , an increase of $2 trillion in just two years. - IEA estimates that $ 4.5 trillion USD in clean energy investments are needed annually to limit warming to 1.5°C. All this money flowing in the wrong direction is not just someone else’s money. It is my money, your money, and everyone else’s around the world who pays taxes, has a bank account, or has invested money in a pension fund. A recent example is Sweden’s largest pension fund, AP7, home to savings of 5.7 million Swedes, more than half of the country’s population. This fund invests in Saudi Aramco, one of the biggest, most profitable, and expansive oil companies in the world. Most of these people have no idea that their savings are invested this way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXZS6K7p5Cc Same with fossil fuel subsidies. This is when governments are using the taxpayers' money to support oil, gas and coal companies, of whom many have made record-profits since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Politicians often argue that these subsidies are needed to support the poor, for example by lowering the price of diesel and gasoline. That’s often not true. Many reports have revealed that these subsidies are mostly benefiting higher-income households, deepening global inequalities, preventing the transition to green energy, and adding more money to the fossil fuel companies’ record profits than to helping the people. https://www.wedonthavetime.org/event/dinotalks To learn more about fossil fuel subsidies and their effect on people, economy, and planet, dig into We Don’t Have Time’s broadcast series Dino Talks. Moving the money gets momentum Moving the money in a green direction is not only possible. It has already started happening. Barclays has announced it will stop investing in new oil and gas projects. The Dutch pension fund PFZW has sold its holdings in fossil fuel companies, and the Church of England and Harvard University are doing the same. The number of institutions that are moving their money is constantly increasing; you can track them on 'We Don't Have Time.'. A main reason why this shift is now accelerating is the COP28 agreement, in which 197 countries agreed to transition away from fossil fuels. The agreement has been rightly criticized for being weak and full of loopholes, but it is nonetheless a dealbreaker in finance. Because if the world has agreed to leave a whole industry behind, why should I invest in it? It’s not only in finance world things are starting to happen. The Biden Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act is a massive undertaking that increased green subsidies with $ 1.2 trillion USD and created other incentives to accelerate the shift to a greener economy. European Union, the Green New Deal is striving in the same direction. However, these positive developments – and many others throughout the world – might soon be at risk of being slowed down. The ultimate election year 2024 has been dubbed the Ultimate Election Year. An estimated two billion people – more than ever before in history – could head to the polls, as more than 50 countries plus the whole European Union are holding elections. Some of these elections might turn out bad for the climate. And if that happens, it will be difficult to get rid of the fossil fuel subsidies or steer them in the opposite direction. But as citizens, we will still have the power to move our money to another bank or shift our investments to greener funds. And this, in turn, will have an effect on politics. Why? Because when an increasing number of large institutional investors begin steering investments away from fossil fuel companies, fewer politicians will come to their rescue. When that happens, the fossil industry will also have to start changing. So this year, if you have the opportunity to head for the ballots in an election, please vote to move the money. And if you have money in the bank or invested in a fund – try to make sure it is invested sustainably. If not, move it. Every dollar counts. Join our ‘Move the Money Movement’ We Don’t Have Time's ambition is to unite all investors who believe in the power of moving the money. This includes private investors, angel investors, green funds, banks, hedge funds, venture capital firms, investment companies, and anyone making a living from finance. Together, we can push for this narrative and bring other investors on board. We will call it 'Move The Money Movement,' and our ambition is to shift as much money as possible from fossil to green, and at the same time, create global awareness around the importance of moving the money. I once helped a 15-year-old girl who stood alone in front of the Swedish Parliament to raise global awareness of our climate crisis. Now, let's focus on the solutions by creating a global financial movement to move the money! Are you or your investment firm interested in being part of this initiative? Drop me an email, or connect on LinkedIn and tell me who you are, and we’ll take it from there. Together, We Can Move The Money💪, but We Don’t Have Time to wait! I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic in the comments section below. Please help me engage more people by sharing this article on social media. https://wedonthavetime.org/movethemoney
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The quality of the life in our planet relies on us ,we either destroy or contribute into building it ,,for instance if we focus on building a green environment that will be a win for everyone including the other creatures .
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These figures are astonishing. We've been funding and effectively so, our own demise. We need to stop the oil project
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This leaves one wondering why humans are funding their own destruction?
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According to its Sustainability Report, Nestle has reduced its absolute net emissions by 13.5% (across Scopes 1, 2 and 3) relative to its 2018 baseline. They are also helping with the development of regenerative agriculture practices, and have now more than 15% of its key ingredients grown in more regenerative ways. There is still work to do, but this is a good beginning! It is great to see companies actually reducing their emissions and not just relying on carbon offsets. Read Nestle's 2023 sustainability report: https://www.nestle.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/creating-shared-value-sustainability-report-2023-en.pdf
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A great step forward in the roadmap to attaining a net zero environment. Happy to see they their engagement in regenerative agricultural practices.
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Nestle is showing great commitment towards zero emissions and this is quite encouraging
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Their commitment to developing regenerative agriculture practices and sourcing some of their key ingredients in more regenerative ways shows a holistic approach to environmental responsibility ... great job
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Future Voices delivered a powerful message to world leaders at COP28. This is our "impact report" Read more and join the campaign at https://futurevoices.wedonthavetime.org https://youtu.be/RWdBPK6BNqo
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saving the earth is the primary need and we should make conscious decisions to make the earth a better and sustainable place to live in.
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The only way to save the environment is to tell people the truth even if it will hurt them
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Way to tell the truth as it is without sugarcoating. The governments and people have to make a change to save our planet
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First, some bad news: The power sector is currently producing more carbon emissions than any other in the global economy – and the increasing electricity demand is expected to speed up over the next few years. Now the good news: The whole increase in electricity demand will be covered by clean energy sources – and emissions are going down. After a brief period of slower increase, global electricity demand is expected to grow faster over the next three years. The fossil fuel lobby is eager to use this as an argument to expand fossil fuels. In its new Lights on Energy campaign, the American Petroleum Institute argues that as demand for energy is growing, ”so is demand for American gas and oil.” https://app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/0e876521-91aa-4598-9685-5f21566b0f61 But that’s not true. According to the new ”Electricity 2024” report by the IEA, record-breaking electricity generation from renewables and nuclear power is set to cover all of the world’s electricity demand over the next three years. Already next year, in 2025, renewables are expected to make up more than one-third of total electricity generation, thereby overtaking coal. In the same year, fossil fuels are expected to reach an all-time low, accounting for less than 60% of the global electricity generation. “The power sector currently produces more CO2 emissions than any other in the world economy, so it’s encouraging that the rapid growth of renewables and a steady expansion of nuclear power are together on course to match all the increase in global electricity demand over the next three years. This is largely thanks to the huge momentum behind renewables, with ever cheaper solar leading the way,” said IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol in a statement at the release of the report. This shift is also creating loads of new jobs. Clean-energy sectors – such as low-carbon power, grids, energy storage, electric vehicles (EVs), and railways – contributed 11.4tn yuan ($1.6tn) to China’s economy in 2023, according to a new analysis for Carbon Brief. This accounted for “all of the growth in Chinese investment and a larger share of economic growth than any other part of the economy”. This was driven, in particular, by the “new three” industries of solar power, EVs and batteries. Here are some of the most interesting findings in the IEA report ”Electricity 2024”: • The global growth in electricity demand is projected to accelerate to an average of 3.4% from 2024 through 2026. • About 85% of this increase is expected to come from outside advanced economies – most notably China, India and Southeast Asian countries. • Electricity consumption from data centres, artificial intelligence (AI) and the cryptocurrency sector could double by 2026. If it happens, the electricity consumption of data centers alone will be roughly equivalent to the electricity consumption of Japan. • Despite this increase, the dependence on fossil fuel is expected to be reduced. As clean electricity supply continues to expand rapidly, the share of fossil fuels in global generation is forecast to decline from 61% in 2023 to 54% in 2026, falling below 60% for the first time in IEA records dating back to 1971. • Low-emissions sources are expected to account for almost half of the world’s electricity generation by 2026, up from a share of just under 40% in 2023. • Renewables are set to make up more than one-third of total electricity generation by early 2025, overtaking coal. • Renewables are set to more than offset demand growth in advanced economies such as the United States and the European Union, displacing fossil-fired supply. In China, the rapid expansion of renewable energy sources is expected to meet all additional electricity demand. However, the weather and the extent to which the country’s demand growth eases remain key sources of uncertainty for the outlook. • The strong expansion in renewable power capacity must also be accompanied by accelerated investment in grids and system flexibility to ensure its smooth integration. • By 2025, nuclear power generation is forecast to reach an all-time high globally as output from France climbs, several plants in Japan come back online, and new reactors begin commercial operations in many markets, including in China, India, Korea and Europe. • Global emissions from electricity generation are expected to decrease by 2.4% in 2024, followed by smaller declines in 2025 and 2026. • Africa remains an outlier in electricity demand trends. While electricity use per capita in India and Southeast Asia has risen rapidly, it has been effectively stagnant in Africa for over three decades. What is your view on these findings and predictions? Voice your opinion in the comments section below. Read the full report: https://www.iea.org/reports/electricity-2024
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Wow! Talk about exponential change. It’s just becoming more and more obvious that we have the solutions we need. We’re just lacking the political will. Hoping that will change in 2024.
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This is if and when we make the right moves in funding clean energy
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Porsche will collaborate with the Swedish start-up H2 Green Steel to use CO2-reduced steel in the production of its cars. The steel produced by H2 Green Steel currently has one of the lowest carbon footprints on the market. H2 Green Steel relies on an innovative production process with hydrogen and electricity from renewable energy sources, making the production of the steel almost CO₂-free. According to H2 Green Steel, this results in up to 95% lower CO₂ emissions than conventional steel production with coking coal. This is the type of collaboration I love seeing! Even though I still believe that we should cut our reliance on cars, the cars we use must have as little carbon footprint as possible, and this collaboration is a great step in this direction. It will push the steel and automotive industries towards a more sustainable future! Read more: https://www.h2greensteel.com/latestnews/porsche-plans-to-use-co2-reduced-steel-from-h2-green-steel-in-sports-cars-from-2026
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Thats beautiful but why not go all the way to fossil free steel?
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This is a great avenue to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and should be supported in all ways possible.
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Graet avenue to reduce emissions
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Some scientists believe that certain mushrooms with the ability to consume polyurethane - which is one of the main ingredients in plastic products - is the key to cleaning up our earth. Read more on Warp News. https://www.warpnews.org/innovation/plastic-eating-mushrooms-a-key-to-removing-plastic-waste/
🍄 Plastic-eating mushrooms - a key to removing plastic waste?
Some scientists believe that certain mushrooms with the ability to consume polyurethane - which is one of the main ingredients in plastic products - is the key to cleaning up our earth.
https://www.warpnews.org/innovation/plastic-eating-mushrooms-a-key-to-removing-plastic-waste/
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Dear Warp Institute Thank you for getting your climate love to level 2! We have reached out to Yale University and requested a response. I will keep you updated on any progress! /Adam We Don't Have Time
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Plastic eating mushrooms ? I want to know more about this
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Mmmh 🤔 unbelievable
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Tullow Oil Company has announced the beginning of the Commercial Exploration Phase in Kenya. The country will extract and export high-quality crude oil for at least 25 years. However, the Senate is currently conducting an investigation into the sale of two batches of crude oil extracted during the initial phase of exploration, which was intended for Analysis and Appraisal. Tullow Oil, a multinational oil and gas exploration company based in Turkana county, started exploring oil in Kenya in 2012. The Commercial viability extraction phase will see Kenya export a minimum of 120,000 barrels of crude oil to both regional and global refineries. https://www.citizen.digital/news/tullow-oil-to-reopen-operations-in-turkana-begin-exporting-oil-n328147
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Kenya's oil industry is at a critical juncture. It's essential that lessons are learned from past mistakes and that the sector is managed with transparency and accountability.
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This is so heartbreaking and betrayal, not so long after a climate change summit.
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This should be stopped!! We need to be a fossils _free country
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💫🌎 Get ready to dive into a week of #climateaction like never before! Immerse yourself in the heart of #ClimateWeekNYC at The Climate Hub on Sept 18-22. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er8Ib3w7jys We Don't Have Time will bring you exclusive insights from Solutions House, Clinton Global Initiative, The Nest Climate Campus, Fashion 4 Development and other global partners. 🌐📺 From Climate Litigation to Sustainable Infrastructure, we'll be covering a diverse range of crucial topics on the road to #COP28. 🛣️ 📅🔗 Don't miss out – register now to stay updated on speakers, schedules, and more: https://www.wedonthavetime.org/events/climateweeknyc2023
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This was surely a very magnificent and superb week ..keep up the good work
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This will be a great week!
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Looking forward
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One more reason to stop exploiting this place for mass tourism
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As we face historical heatwaves (and more fun things like tornados, floods and all) the urgent need to mitigate climate change and the transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources have taken center stage. One of the shifts one can make is to adopt a heat pump, a technology that offers significant potential in reducing carbon emissions. However, recent revelations from an investigative report by Desmog have brought to light a campaign orchestrated by a UK gas lobby group to counter the ascent of heat pumps. It's not new that the gas lobby has historically wielded influence to protect its interests. The Desmog report peels back the layers of an orchestrated media blitz aimed at undermining the adoption of heat pumps. In the past two years, the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA) has paid the public affairs firm WPR Agency to generate hundreds of articles and interviews to “help change the direction of government policy”. Negative stories about electric heat pumps have featured in outlets such as The Sun, Telegraph, and The Express, in which damning headlines dub the technology “Soviet-style”, “financially irrational” as well as “costly and noisy”. Broadcast media has amplified similar messages on BBC 2’s Newsnight, LBC, TalkTV and GB News. The tactics employed by the gas lobby group range from subtle misinformation to outright discrediting of heat pump technology. Through carefully crafted narratives and strategic placements in media outlets, the lobby aims to sow doubt among consumers and policymakers about the feasibility and reliability of heat pumps. By manipulating public perception, they hope to stop the momentum of this crucial clean energy transition. Heat pumps can efficiently heat and cool spaces while emitting significantly fewer greenhouse gases, representing a promising solution for reducing carbon footprints. The gas industry, facing the prospect of declining demand and revenue, has evidently felt threatened by the ascent of this technology. The media campaign unveiled by Desmog shows the power struggle between traditional fossil fuel industries and the imperative of the energy transition. We can't let the fossil fuel industry manipulate the public opinion. We need unbiased, science-based discourse that empowers decision-makers to make informed choices. https://www.desmog.com/2023/07/20/revealed-media-blitz-against-heat-pumps-funded-by-gas-lobby-group/
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Displacing oil and solid fuel usage with air source heat pump technology could offer household cost savings and reductions in emissions.
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The gas lobby should grow concerns about its own environmental impact and push for greener alternatives instead of focusing on maintaining its relevance of gas as an energy source. 🤔
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If you've been keeping up with our posts, you're probably aware that peas are the cool kids of the crop world when it comes to sustainability. Despite peas’ awesome ability to be a cover crop, improve soil health, have a low water footprint, and be a source of protein, they aren’t receiving the same amount of crop subsidies when compared to corn. US federal crop subsidies for dry peas only make up barely over 1% when compared to the subsidies for corn. From an environmental perspective, this is a massive misuse of federal resources. Let’s break down why: Between 1995 and 2021, a little over 35% of U.S. agricultural subsidies went to corn. This translates to a whopping $39,549,930! When compared to the next highest subsidized crop, soybeans, they only get around $23.5 million. So now, what about dry peas? Brace yourself: the subsidies for peas in comparison to corn farming nationally are like finding loose change in your couch cushions. Peas receive a measly $428,846 in US federal agricultural subsidies. We're talking about a measly 1% — barely a blip on the subsidy radar! It's like peas got invited to the subsidy party, but corn showed up with a full marching band and fireworks. Talk about an unbalanced crop budget extravaganza! At PeaTos, we want you to be a part of the peas-olution! Together, we can make peas the eco-friendly rockstars of our plates.US government, there’s no need to keep raining on the pea-rade. It’s time to give peas the crop subsidies they deserve! While Uncle Sam does their thing, why not enjoy the snacktastic goodness of PeaTos? Indulge in the crunch while democracy does its slow dance! And for those who like to get creative in the kitchen, why not experiment with PeaTos-infused recipes that will make your taste buds sing? How about this vegan PeaTos Queso, or if you need a complete dinner, try out this sweet bean casserole! You can find more vegan PeaTos recipe ideas on our website.
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Let peas improve the climate
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We should subsidise products with a positive climate impact and peas are one of them!
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Less than 1% of U.S. federal agricultural subsidy funding goes to peas? That is shockingly low, especially since peas do so much for the environment.
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Fossil fuel subsidies are a stupid idea, unless you want more fossil fuels. Australia spends around $11bn a year on them. On top of that, Laborhas committed $1.9bn to the Northern Territory’s Middle Arm Petrochemical plant which will convert fracked gas from the Betaloo Basin into gas for export, fertiliser and plastics. Not only are there 114 new gas projects and coalmines seeking approval in Australia, the government is subsiding the construction of factories that will use those fossil fuels. We aren’t so much decarbonising our economy as turbocharging its carbon intensity. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/dec/14/anthony-albaneses-latest-plan-to-subsidise-foreign-coal-and-gas-companies-is-just-absurd
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It's frustrating to have Australia make such retrogressive plans while the rest of the world is at least making an effort by transitioning to renewable energy alternatives.
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Record number of environmental activists murdered! A record number of activists working to protect the environment and land rights were murdered last year, according to a report by a campaign group. 227 people were killed around the world in 2020, the highest number recorded for a second consecutive year, the report from Global Witness said. Almost a third of the murders were reportedly linked to resource exploitation - logging, mining, large-scale agribusiness, hydroelectric dams and other infrastructure. The report called the victims "environmental defenders" killed for protecting natural resources that need to be preserved, including forests, water supplies and oceans. Since the Paris Agreement on climate change was signed in 2015, the organisation says on average four activists have been killed each week. It said this "shocking figure" was likely to be an underestimate because of growing restrictions on journalists and other civic freedoms. Logging was the industry linked to the most murders with 23 cases - with attacks in Brazil, Nicaragua, Peru and the Philippines. Indigenous peoples, most often on the frontline of climate change, accounted for a further one third of cases. Colombia had the highest recorded attacks, with 65 people killed last year. 'Unbearably heavy burden' A senior campaigner for Global Witness, Chris Madden, called on governments to "get serious about protecting defenders." He said companies must start "putting people and planet before profit' or he warned that "both climate breakdown and the killings" would continue. "This dataset is another stark reminder that fighting the climate crisis carries an unbearably heavy burden for some, who risk their lives to save the forests, rivers and biospheres that are essential to counteract unsustainable global warming. This must stop''. The organisation called on governments to formally recognise the human right to a safe, healthy and sustainable environment, and ensure commitments made at November's UN climate change conference, COP26, integrate human rights protections. In response, COP26 president Alok Sharma told the BBC he had "prioritised meeting people on the front line of climate change," to ensure the voices of all are heard." 'Shot dead in her living room' Those murdered included South African Fikile Ntshangase, 65, who was involved in a legal dispute over the extension of an opencast mine operated by Tendele Coal near Somkhele in KwaZulu-Natal province. She was shot dead in her own living room. Her daughter, Malungelo Xhakaza, 31, said her "mother's struggle lives on." She said: "To this day no arrests have been made in the investigation into my mother's murder. There has been no accountability. It seems to me that someone wants this mine expansion and the extraction to go ahead, no matter the cost." Petmin Limited, which owns the Somkhele mine through its subsidiary Tendele Coal Mining, told Global Witness that it "acknowledges community tensions may have been a factor in Fikile's death." The company said it "strongly condemns any form of violence or intimidation" and has offered full co-operation with the police. The killings also included Óscar Eyraud Adams, who was murdered in Mexico in September 2020. He was working to help the indigenous Kumiai community in Baja California have better access to water. Global Witness said activists still under threat included communities in Guapinol in Honduras, where dozens of people have been protesting against an iron oxide mining concession that was granted by the central government in a protected area. Campaigners believe the Guapinol river, a vital water source, is threatened. The organisation says "many community members remain incarcerated." Post taken from BBC news
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