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Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition on global shipping

GreenBiz

The frontrunning proposal, sponsored by France, Germany and Japan, has come under fire due to a recommendation that stringent enforcement of operational efficiency regulations is introduced no earlier than 2029. It is the job of the United Nations to protect people and planet from the ravages of runaway global heating.".

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News Release: Wind energy will be at the heart of Quebec’s deployment strategy over the next few years 

CREA

To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, CanREA stresses the importance of remaining agile in the coming years through a range of supply mechanisms and by integrating a diverse array of renewable sources into Quebec’s energy mix. This announcement provides welcome predictability for the renewable energy industry in Quebec.”

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Net zero transition – the latest signals of change: May 5, 2023

We Mean Business Coalition

Net Zero Economy At the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin this week – considered preparation for the COP Climate Summit later in the year – German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called for a global target for the expansion of renewable power , building on the recent G7 ministers’ agreement on wind and solar goals.

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Making a Successful Business Pivot During the Energy Transition: Three Lessons from an Auto Supplier Diversifying into Renewables

James Militzer

Indeed, despite the ongoing debate about the feasibility and efficiency of a hydrogen value chain, many believe that clean hydrogen has a critical role to play in a net-zero emissions world , especially in hard-to-decarbonize sectors such as steel making, chemicals manufacturing and heavy-duty transport.