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Do We Really Need New Technology to Fight Climate Change?

Union of Concerned Scientists

And yet, technological innovation is not what’s standing in the way of significant and necessary near-term climate progress. To unleash that clean energy, we need innovation in the processes and governance structures of the institutions that operate our power grids and oversee planning for new transmission. Thinking beyond carbon.

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‘La Acción de Cumplimiento’ as a Legal Mechanism to Implement Colombian Climate Change Laws

Law Columbia

In this blog post, we will briefly explain (i) the background of climate change laws in Colombia, (ii) the nature and reach of the ‘ Acción de Cumplimiento ,’ and (iii) the two judgments and their implications for climate action in Colombia. Law 1715 of 2014 on non-conventional renewable energy sources.

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Will renewable energy save us from climate change?

Global Green

Michael Moore’s last movie, Planet of the Humans , questions the reliability, affordability and sustainability of renewable energy. The thought-provoking film also highlights the renewables’ dependence on fossil fuels. How green are renewables? What are the limitations of renewable technologies?

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Allegheny College To Host Fifth World Symposium on Sustainable Development At Universities June 16-17

PA Environment Daily

Allegheny College in Crawford County will host the Fifth World Symposium on Sustainable Development at Universities (WSSD-U-2022), June 16–17, 2022. This year's symposium focuses on "Educating the Sustainability Leaders of the Future" and will contribute to development of this fast-growing field.

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Restoring our planet: Research Topics on COP26

Frontiers

With all eyes on the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) this month, we have curated a list of our best Research Topics addressing the four goals of the conference. degrees within reach, adapting to protect natural habitats, mobilizing climate finance, and tackling the crisis through collaboration. 3) Mobilize finance.

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Registration Opens for Nano4EARTH Roundtable Discussion on Batteries and Energy Storage on September 26, 2023

Nanotech

NNI states that these needs could have a near-term impact on energy efficiency, sustainable development, and climate change.

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Canada delivers on climate promise, takes significant step towards ending public fossil finance 

Enviromental Defense

The International Energy Agency is clear that investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy are the solution to the current energy crisis, not investments in new oil and gas. Julia Levin, National Climate Program Manager, Environmental Defence Canada. Background Information.