Union of Concerned Scientists
APRIL 13, 2023
Read on to learn why and how more than a thousand scientists issued an open letter urging JPMorgan Chase shareholders to vote in favor of a time-bound phaseout of financing for new fossil fuel development and exploration at the bank’s annual meeting on May 16. degrees Celsius (2.7 C above preindustrial levels.
Legal Planet
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Over three-fourths of Indonesia electricity comes from fossil fuels: 60% from coal and 16% from gas. Indonesia has the third largest rainforest after Brazil and Congo. Indonesia’s 2021 climate pledge under the Paris Agreement was to reduce emissions from 2020-2030 by 29%. Several official plans.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 2, 2022
At the start of the recent COP 27 climate meeting in Egypt, a United Nations report on the role of financial institutions in controlling climate change said, “There is no room for new investment in fossil fuel supply.”. With COP 27 now concluded, fossil fuel investment remains the elephant in the room.
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 19, 2023
While everything is connected to our ecosystems, and our oceans and rainforests are essential, people are most impacted and vital. By contrast, this year there was an unprecedented number of fossil fuel lobbyists in attendance. Fossil fuel emissions cause respiratory conditions, lung cancer, stroke, and heart disease.
Legal Planet
MAY 5, 2022
The geography is extremely diverse, featuring high mountains, deserts, and rainforest. Mexico’s climate commitment for 2030 under the Paris Agreement calls for cutting emissions 22%, cutting black carbon by half, and achieving net-zero deforestation. Because of its geography, Mexico is vulnerable to climate impacts.
Corp Watch
JUNE 7, 2023
Plastic Soup Foundation | February 18, 2022 The drinks giant said that it intends to sell at least 25% of its brands in refillable and returnable glass or plastic bottles by 2030. Not only is 2030 still far off and the target only covers one-quarter of the bottles, but there are also other reasons for scepticism and concern.
Law Columbia
DECEMBER 1, 2021
It contributes to increasing pressure against President Bolsonaro for widespread environmental damage across the country, resulting from a significant lack of climate action and the pervasive destruction of the Amazon rainforest. Omissions from the Brazilian government on climate policy. Background: Regression in Brazil’s NDC. Bolsonaro ).
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