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Congress Takes Aim at Climate Change in Massive Relief Bill
The huge pandemic relief and spending bill includes billions of dollars to promote clean energy such as wind and solar power.
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Biden to Pick North Carolina Environmental Regulator to Run EPA
Regan will play a critical role in supporting Biden’s aggressive plan to battle climate change and transition the U.S. economy to clean energy.
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Climate Change Will Be a ‘Really Big' Focus for ESG Investors in 2021, Market Analyst Says
Climate change will be one of the top trends to watch in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing sphere, says MSCI’s Linda-Eling Lee.
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Oil Giant Exxon Mobil Pushes New Climate Change Plan as Activist Investors Circle
Exxon Mobil unveiled a new plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through 2025 as activist investor pressure on the oil giant tied to climate change mounts.
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EU Leaders Agree on 55% Emissions Reduction Target, But Activist Groups Warn It Is Not Enough
The new goal was reached at a summit taking place in Brussels, Belgium.
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Covid Pandemic Drove a Record Drop in Global Carbon Emissions in 2020
Researchers said carbon emissions will likely rebound in 2021 and urged governments to prioritize a shift to clean energy in their Covid recovery plans.
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UK Announces ‘Ambitious' Plan to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 68%
According to Alok Sharma, the U.K.’s business and energy secretary, the new target reflects both the urgency and scale of the challenge facing our planet.
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A New National Park in France Is Being Used as a Laboratory to Study the Effects of Climate Change
The Forêts National Park been described as a space “dedicated to knowledge.”
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An Archipelago in the Atlantic Is Using Kite-Like Tech to Produce Electricity From Tidal Power
There are grand plans for the marine based renewables sector, but challenges remain.
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A Historic Atlantic Hurricane Season Is Ending. Here's a Look at the Records It Shattered
An unforgiving hurricane season shattered records this year and battered parts of Central America and the U.S. Gulf Coast.
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A ‘Mutant Building' in Milan Is Saving Energy and Pleasing Residents
Around the world, architects and designers are developing buildings which integrate interesting materials.
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Why Climate Change Is Getting the Attention of World's Wealthy Investors
Within private client groups at banks like UBS and wealthy investor clubs like Tiger 21, climate change is now a core investing theme, not a political issue.
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Biden Will Rejoin the Paris Climate Accord. Here's What Happens Next
The next round of U.N. climate talks is set for November 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. Countries are expected to submit new 2030 emissions targets.
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Forests Support Jobs and Encourage Biodiversity. But They're Under Threat
A number of organizations are attempting to protect forests with initiatives focused on replanting and conservation.
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In Most Years, Hurricane Activity Would Have Wound Down by Now. Not in 2020
Hurricane Eta, forecast to redevelop and head toward Florida next week, is the 28th named storm of this season. Eta’s intensity is rare for a November storm.
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In Most Years, Hurricane Activity Would Have Wound Down by Now. Not in 2020
Hurricane Eta, forecast to redevelop and head toward Florida next week, is the 28th named storm of this season. Eta’s intensity is rare for a November storm.
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Europe Is Planning a 25-Fold Increase in Offshore Wind Capacity by 2050
Europe is already home to some major offshore wind farms, as well as projects focused on ocean energy.
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The UK Plans to Ban Sales of Diesel and Petrol Cars From 2030
There are some significant hurdles to overcome if the 2030 target is to be met.
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China Is Outpacing the U.S. When It Comes to Tackling Climate Change — Here's How It Happened
Since the U.S. withdrew from the Paris Agreement, China has played an increasingly large role in the international fight against climate change.
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This Disaster Could Wipe Out Your Finances – and Few People Are Preparing for It
The coronavirus pandemic has battered Americans’ household finances, but another major threat lies around the corner: hurricane season.