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Progress Possible at COP 28 Despite Fossil Fuel Industry Deception

Union of Concerned Scientists

Success at COP28 is likely to be measured by the inclusion of strong fossil fuel phaseout language, free from loopholes, in the final agreement. Global net anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions 1990–2019. By 2019, the largest growth in absolute emissions occurred in carbon dioxide from fossil fuels and industry.

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Analysis: New coal mines add question mark to India’s climate commitments

A Greener Life

Despite a significant uptake of renewable energy, India still relies on coal plants for more than half of its installed electricity supply. Enhanced coal production Despite the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement, which committed the countries of the world to lower carbon emissions, India has seen no need to reduce coal use.

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The Trump Watch: What Does the New Administration Portend for the Environment?

Vermont Law

According to CEI, “The Clean Power Plan represents an EPA power grab over state electricity policies through an implausible interpretation of a minor provision in the Clean Air Act for a purpose that Congress never intended.”. [15]. No April in Paris. Additionally, under attack is the carbon pollution standard rule.

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