Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Success at COP28 is likely to be measured by the inclusion of strong fossil fuel phaseout language, free from loopholes, in the final agreement. Let’s start with the obvious: the burning of fossil fuels is the main driver of climate change. Between 2010 and 2018, Chevron is analyzed to have dedicated only 0.2%

Fossil Fuels 285

Fossil Fuels Carbon Dioxide Climate Change Paris Agreement 285

Law Columbia

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The Sabin Center wrapped up Climate Week NYC last Friday with an event exploring the opportunities and challenges posed by ocean-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR). As evidenced by the 150-plus people in attendance, ocean CDR is attracting growing attention as a possible climate change mitigation option.

Carbon Dioxide 62

Carbon Dioxide Ocean 2013 Law 62

Law Columbia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In a blog post last month, I wrote about the growing interest in ocean-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR), and the complex legal issues it raises. In 2010, the parties adopted an assessment framework for determining whether a particular ocean fertilization project involves “legitimate scientific research,” and thus may be allowed.

Precautionary Principle 55

Precautionary Principle Carbon Dioxide Ocean Radiation 55

Breezometer

JUNE 7, 2022

We’re already experiencing the impact of climate change across the world; now an update from the IPCC suggests weather extremes could become the norm in the near future. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change.

Climate Change 98

Climate Change 2030 2019 2010 98

Edouard Stenger

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Here are the news that caught my interest as the annual climate change conference, COP23, is currently taking place in Bonn, Germany. It is safe to write that since Hurricanes Maria and Irma and this year’s climate horror stories , climate change is not a distant threat anymore but a day-to-day reality.

Carbon Dioxide 52

Carbon Dioxide Climate Change Paris Agreement Air Pollution 52

Edouard Stenger

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Burning coal in these two regions account for a little under two gigatonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year, with 1.29 A 2010 US study showed that stopping burning coal could be done by 2030 with renewables and energy efficiency. billion tonnes and 700 millions tonnes for the US and the EU, respectively.

Carbon Dioxide 52

Carbon Dioxide Fossil Fuels Air Pollution Nitrogen Oxides 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 27, 2023

For coal-fired power, the economic case has been bleak for a long time now, which has brought US coal-fired generation down to less than half of its 2010 level. Coal is the most destructive fossil fuel in terms of its climate impact. degrees Celsius.

Fossil Fuels 217

Fossil Fuels Electricity 2014 Climate Change 217