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Paris Agreement temperature targets may worsen climate injustice for many island states

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

or 2 degrees Celsius over the preindustrial average, increasing meltwater from ice sheets presents an existential threat to the viability of island and coastal nations throughout the world. While the world focuses on limiting the rise in global temperature to 1.5

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Expectations Going Into COP28

3BL Media

Serving as a negotiator to the series of Climate Change COP events since COP21 (2015), where the Paris Agreement was adopted, Dr Abdel-Aziz provided the Alliance with exclusive insight into landmark developments and prospects this year. I've been participating since COP 21 when the adoption of the Paris Agreement took place.

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COP28 Closing Plenary: Transition away from Fossil Fuels, but major loopholes in package

John Englart

The second major draft of the Global Stock Take has been presented, and negotiators are preparing for a final plenary at the UN Climate Change Conference. Much of the discussion at COP28 has centred around the Energy Transition Package and the key debate Phase Out of Fossil Fuels to meet the Paris Agreement 1.5C

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At COP27, Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition calls for rapid deployment of clean energy technologies to achieve Paris Agreement goals

Sustainable Development Network

The Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET) plans to deliver a statement in a public-facing panel-setting to present engineering solutions for the energy transition.

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Investors call on major US polluters to clean up lobbying activities

GreenBiz

are facing growing pressure to clean up their lobbying activity, with a host of institutional investors this week issuing an urgent call to 47 of the largest greenhouse gas emitters to disclose how their corporate advocacy aligns with the most ambitious climate goals of the Paris Agreement. Carbon intensive companies in the U.S.

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Del Monte Foods Announces Commitment to Net-Zero Emissions Goal

3BL Media

Science-based targets provide companies with an established approach, including 2030 milestone goals, to reduce emissions that also support the Paris Agreement. “As Science Based Targets initiative, net-zero, Paris Agreement, Growers of Good, 3MW solar array, Upcycled Food Association, esg, SBTi.

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CA100+ Flags “Missing Link” Between Words and Climate Action

Chris Hall

Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) has warned that carbon-intensive companies are not progressing fast enough to align with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, supporting the rationale for its revised engagement strategy.