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How trees can help reach net zero: UK project launches

Envirotec Magazine

Six research teams across the UK will develop new tools and approaches which will help trees and woodlands adapt to climate change and enable the UK to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions, it was announced in early August. Study whether trees can adapt effectively to climate change, pests and diseases.

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Climate action tools launched for small and medium-sized businesses

Envirotec Magazine

SMEs from 31 countries in all continents have already made the SME Climate Commitment , an initiative supported by the SME Climate Hub. Several major multinational corporations have also committed to support the SME Climate Hub through a “1.5°C

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New report highlights potential of mine energy in achieving UK net zero target

Envirotec Magazine

A new white paper published by the Mine Energy Taskforce and Local Energy Hub network has called for greater support for mine energy as a key low carbon heat source in the UK that can contribute to government’s ambition to reach net zero by 2050.

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8 Leaders at Davos 2022 Explain How Business Can Deliver on ESG Promises

3BL Media

Academics at MIT Sloan School of Management say the lack of standardization on ESG scoring is leading to “aggregate confusion,” according to a recent report. The approach paves the way to achieving goals like our commitment to net-zero emissions by 2030. We’re seeing signs of movement in this direction.

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From Ambition to Delivery

Chris Hall

While pushing for public policy action in support of COP26 commitments, private sector actors must accelerate their low carbon transition, say experts. In the wake of COP26, it falls on many shoulders to implement and operationalise the rhetoric of Glasgow. Time for action. A carbon price is key,” he said.

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Let the Climate Finance Flow

Chris Hall

At COP26, the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero ( GFANZ ) declared a sector-wide commitment of US$130 trillion – a number that has increased over the year to US$150 trillion – of private capital to transition the global economy to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. It doesn’t make it certain.”.

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New study will explore if a tree’s ‘memory’ can increase its resilience

Envirotec Magazine

million from UK Research and Innovation in its Future of UK Treescapes Programme to develop new tools and approaches which will help trees and woodlands adapt to climate change and enable the UK to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions. The project is one of six to receive a share of £10.5