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Predicted Arctic sea ice trends over time

Real Climate

The simulations in CMIP5 were conducted around 2011-2013, and used historical forcings from to 2005, and scenarios subsequently. Development of the CMIP5 models was ongoing as these discrepancies were manifesting, and there were improvements in sea ice physics and dynamics, increased resolution and a reduction in the overall climate biases.

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To Fight Plastic Waste, an Indonesian Campaign Aims High

Yale E360

Since attorney and activist Tiza Mafira cofounded PlasticDiet Indonesia in 2013, the group has helped more than 100 local governments pass single-use plastic bag bans and is now tackling straws, cutlery, and sachets. Next up: slashing subsidies for petrochemical companies. Read more on E360 →

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The Deceit Playbook: Fossil Fuel Interests Target  Opponents with Intimidation Campaigns 

Union of Concerned Scientists

The DC-based lobbying group paid Forlits multiple firms a total of $16 million between 2013 and 2018 (United States District Court, Southern District of New York 2025b). This was after the hacking investigation became public [Matthews, Strasburg, and Hope 2024]). The court filing alleges that the US government possesses evidence that a D.C.

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Upcoming Developments in International Governance of Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal

Law Columbia

But, in 2013, the parties to the London Protocol adopted an amendment that is intended to be. The 2013 amendment has not yet entered into force. One issue the LICG has explored is whether the 2013 London Protocol amendment can and should be expanded to apply to a broader range of marine geoengineering activities. (As

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Sekisui Chemical Is Upping The Ante on Its GHC Reduction Goals

Environment + Energy Leader

Japan's Sekisui Chemical set a target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 26% by 2030 from a 2013 baseline. It is replacing aging facilities and buying more renewable energy to get there. The post Sekisui Chemical Is Upping The Ante on Its GHC Reduction Goals appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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TSG Global Receives ISO 27001 Certification

Environment + Energy Leader

By obtaining the ISO 27001:2013 certification, TSG Global is able to offer its customers the highest level of compliance, security, privacy, and identity management. The post TSG Global Receives ISO 27001 Certification appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Arctic Report Card 2024: How Did the Region Fare? Ask the Caribou

Union of Concerned Scientists

Another bright spot this year amid thebad news was that the massive Greenland Ice Sheet had the lowest annual ice mass loss since 2013 ( Poynar et al. , Mountain glacier and ice sheet contributions to global sea level rise has been a growing proportion with each passing decade. in Arc2024 ). No doubt about it.

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