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A deep dive into the IPCC’s updated carbon budget numbers

Real Climate

C is now 500 GtCO 2 starting from the beginning of 2020, with a 66% uncertainty range of 300–900 GtCO 2. C in the context of sustainable development. These values can be used in a variety of ways. For example, the central estimate for the remaining carbon budget for keeping warming to 1.5°C Shindell, D., Fifita, S.,

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Why nuclear energy must be part of ‘net zero’ climate targets

Physics World

According to a poll carried out in 2020 by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), only a quarter of people aged between 18 and 24 in the UK are aware that nuclear is a low-carbon source of energy. Tricky problem Nuclear energy is often not viewed as a low-carbon energy source. Courtesy: Shutterstock/andrea dantee).

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DOE Recognizes Allegheny College For Energy Savings As A Better Buildings Challenge Partner

PA Environment Daily

The College’s top ranked environmental science and sustainability major engages students in interdisciplinary research and ignites their passions for making the world more equitable, just and sustainable. Click Here for the complete announcement.

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European Green Deal - What is the Just Transition Mechanism?

Energy and Climate Law

The financial part of this Green Deal is the European Green Deal Investment Plan (EGDIP) , revealed on 14 January 2020. This programme should mobilise “at least €1 trillion of sustainable investments ” until 2030. Source: The European Green Deal Investment Plan and Just Transition Mechanism explained, EC, Brussels, 14 January 2020, p.

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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. And while greenhouse gas emissions may dip this year because of lockdowns, we should not celebrate.

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New York City Council Passes Major Amendment to Local Law 97 Affordable Housing Provisions

SPR Law

On October 29, 2020, the New York City Council passed Int. No 1947-A—a bill that significantly amends the affordable housing provisions of Local Law 97 of 2019 to require more buildings to meet greenhouse gas emissions caps.

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Chile Adopts New Climate Change Framework Law: A Paradigm Shift

Law Columbia

Momentum created by this event created the perfect conditions and political will to move forward with an ambitious bill on Climate Change, submitted to Congress in January, 2020. In 2019, Chile became President of the 25th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP25). There was ample public participation in the process.