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Unrelenting Heat Requires Accountability and Action

Union of Concerned Scientists

Right in the middle of Danger Season , we are going through a period of unprecedented global extreme temperatures driven by fossil-fueled climate change. June 2023 was the hottest June on record, with the majority of locations around the world experiencing temperatures much higher than in recent decades (1991-2020).

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Space for all: here are some of the huge commercial opportunities away from Earth

Physics World

In fact, the market is expected to grow from $886m in 2020 to $2.5bn in 2027, according to the firm Marketwatch. By 2020, SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy vehicle had broken the $1/ kg barrier. Indeed, the global satellite internet market, which was worth $2.93bn in 2020, is projected to rise to $18.59bn by 2030.

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It is the time for nature: World Environment Day 2020

Manning Law

In celebration of Environment Day 2020 on June 5, we publish here in full the speech given by Inger Andersen, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme. CO 2 levels in the atmosphere hit an all-time high in early May. “World Environment Day is a day of celebration.

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Week One at COP26: Developments and Takeaways

Law Columbia

EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and US President Joe Biden made a joint announcement of a pledge to cut global methane emissions 30% by 2030, relative to 2020 levels. More than 100 countries p ledged to end and reverse deforestation by 2030. Global Methane Pledge. More of this difficult but important work is needed.

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Back in the game: Brazil’s reengagement in climate governance

Law Columbia

Under President Bolsonaro, Amazon deforestation soared to its highest rate since 2008. While the country submitted nationally determined contributions (NDCs) in 2020 and 2022 , both were in clear violation of Article 4, Paragraph 3 of the Paris Agreement, as they were not more ambitious than the country’s intended NDC.

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Will renewable energy save us from climate change?

Global Green

The thought-provoking film also highlights the renewables’ dependence on fossil fuels. Following Moore’s movie broadcasting, various climate experts signed a letter where they claim scientific and technological advancements made renewable energy alternatives more viable and cheaper to run than fossil fuels.

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Climate Change in the Courts

Vermont Law

It has been a busy year for climate litigation and 2020 promises even more fireworks. Plaintiffs aim to hold the federal government accountable for worsening the dangers of climate change through increased reliance on fossil fuels and for breach of its fiduciary obligation to protect the atmosphere and oceans under the public trust doctrine.