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Energy-Saving Water Technologies Could Bring the World Closer to Net Zero

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: Water is one of the most visible signs of climate change, whether it is too much or not enough. But until recently, it mostly was seen as primarily a climate adaptation and resilience concern. The fact is, however, that water also can play a powerful role in climate mitigation. Water and climate change.

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Making the UK’s net zero target real: Professional services firm comments on progress

Envirotec Magazine

“With the UK hosting COP26 in Glasgow in 2020, the country’s actions will be under close scrutiny and there will be nowhere to hide if we fall short of doing our part,” said Kiran Sura of PwC. UK leads the G20 having the most rapid decarbonisation rate since 2000, at 3.7%.

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South American Finance Ministers Discuss Incentives and Mechanisms to Finance the Decarbonization of their Economies

Sustainable Development Network

C by 2030 in order to limit the most catastrophic impacts of climate change. South America has abundant clean energy resources available and a huge opportunity to decarbonize power grids, transport, and industry across the continent, as well as to bolster natural carbon sinks and biodiversity. Further, the IPCC 1.5 °C

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Podcast: Beyond the Scope of Climate Pledges

3BL Media

Sumit, Jeannie, and Vincent discuss the actual impact of climate pledges post-COP26, the means to accelerate the energy transition, and how private-public partnerships are playing a key role in it. Collective climate action. The fight against climate change is too much for companies and governments to handle alone.

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Bill Nussey of Freeing Energy Talks About His Chart-Topping New Book on Local Energy

CleanTechnica

Local energy is an express lane for climate change. COP26 was a disappointment. The world is obsessed with gigabets on offshore wind and nuclear and there's a traffic jam of political systems. People can pull into the express lane, contribute in a personal way, and get great business value as well.

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