Tag: Climate Change Mitigation
Global Support Grows for Shipping Emissions Tax to Fund Climate Action
Global Support Grows for Shipping Emissions Tax to Fund Climate Action In a significant global shift towards combating climate change, more governments are now backing a proposal for a global levy on maritime emissions. This...
Carbon Credit Scheme for Early Coal Plant Closures: A Breakthrough Initiative
Alright, so here we have this new rulebook from the Carbon registry Verra, which is all about creating carbon credits from shutting down coal power plants early and replacing them with cleaner energy sources....
Richest Nations Driving Extinction Through Agricultural and Forestry Imports
Richest Nations Fueling Global Biodiversity Loss Through Imports A recent study conducted by Princeton University has shed light on the significant role that high-income countries play in driving biodiversity loss worldwide. Surprisingly, these nations are...
Cookstove Carbon Credits: Quality Scheme Exclusions
Nearly all existing carbon credits generated by cleaner cookstove projects face a new challenge. The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has made a significant decision that has wide-reaching implications for these...
Preserving Peatland and Mangroves Cuts Southeast Asia Emissions by Half
Preserving Peatland and Mangroves Decreases Emissions in Southeast Asia A recent study has uncovered a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the fight against climate change. Scientists have determined that the preservation and restoration of peat...
2024 Emissions Reduction Progress in Major Economies
2024 Emissions Reduction Progress in Major Economies In a world grappling with the urgent need to curb emissions and combat climate change, the recent data on emissions in major economies in 2024 paints a concerning...
Don’t Ignore ‘Scope 3’ Emissions: Corporate Climate Action at Risk
In 2024, the Earth faced a record-breaking surge in carbon emissions, surpassing 41 billion tonnes of CO2. This alarming increase stems from a variety of industries, each contributing to the planet's warming through the...
New Law in New York Charges Biggest Emitters for Climate Damages – EcoWatch
New Law in New York Charges Biggest Emitters for Climate Damages - EcoWatch New York Governor Kathy Hochul has taken a groundbreaking step in the fight against climate change by signing the Climate Change Superfund...
Recognizing Links Between Climate and Nature in ICJ Climate Justice Proceedings
Recognizing the Interconnectedness of Climate and Nature In a groundbreaking proceeding at the International Court of Justice, Grethel Aguilar, the director general of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), emphasized the urgent need...
Assessing Climate Risk: Government’s Recent Action and Impact
The United States was hit by nearly 30 billion-dollar storms last year, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's disaster tracking database revealed that these catastrophes are...
