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South Korea and Climate Change

Legal Planet

Two thirds of generation capacity is based on fossil fuels, split evenly between coal and natural gas, with 17% nuclear, and 14% hydro and other renewables. Renewables are relatively small, at only 6%, but growing rapidly, having doubled from 2010 to 2019. 50% coal, 26% gas, and 25% nuclear.

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Advancing Ocean Climate Action at COP27

Ocean Conservancy

Representatives from civil society, non-governmental organizations and the private sector gathered alongside governmental representatives to influence decisions and advance contributions toward the goals of the Paris Agreement of 2015. I was joined by Ocean Conservancy colleagues working to advance ocean-climate action. Offshore Wind.

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Why You Should Care About The Latest IPCC Report | BreezoMeter

Breezometer

According to the report , average net annual human-caused GHG emissions were at their highest levels in human history between 2010 and 2019, with urban areas responsible for an increasing proportion of the emissions. The rate of emissions growth year on year slowed between 2010-2019 in comparison to the previous decade. Figure SPM.7

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PPL Releases 2021 Climate Assessment Report, Analysis Supports Company's Path To Net-Zero Carbon Emissions By 2050

PA Environment Daily

PPL has set a clear goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, with interim reduction targets of 80 percent from 2010 levels by 2040 and 70 percent by 2035. Celsius over pre-industrial levels and aligned with the United States' commitments to the Paris Agreement.

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Opinion: At COP28, climate finance takes centre stage

A Greener Life

While the UAE presidency looks to focus on goals such as tripling renewable energy capacity globally, doubling hydrogen production and transforming agriculture systems, how it strikes a balance with growing developments outside the COP28 agenda will lay the foundation for mitigation finance.

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Taking Stock Ahead of UN Climate Conference: Five Things to Watch for at COP28 in Dubai

Union of Concerned Scientists

The UN NDC Synthesis Report , which finds that if countries implement their current emission reduction pledges, or nationally determined contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, global emissions will increase approximately 8.8% above 2010 levels, instead of the sharp downward trajectory we need.

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Ask a Scientist: The US Has to Do More to Meet Its Carbon Emissions Reduction Goals

Union of Concerned Scientists

Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, the United States voluntarily pledged to reduce its global warming emissions at least 50 percent below their 2005 levels by the end of this decade and reach net-zero emissions no later than 2050. Their report, however, comes with a warning. That would be potentially disastrous.