Michael Mann spoke to The Wire about why he felt drawn to writing a book which is more about the politics of climate action than about the science of climate change. The Wire spoke to Michael Mann, one of the world’s leading climate scientists, who is out with his new book The New Climate War. […]
FERC Carbon Pricing Policy Statement Will Unlock a New Era of Climate-Aware Energy Markets
WASHINGTON, D.C. : Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released a long-awaited final policy statement on carbon pricing in wholesale energy markets. The policy statement provides certainty to market operators that the Commission will give proposals which incorporate a state-determined carbon price due consideration. Following is a statement from Gregory Wetstone, President and CEO […]
ADB, AFD Reaffirm Strong Cooperation in Key Sectors, Including Climate Action
MANILA, PHILIPPINES : Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa in a call today with Agence Française de Développement Group (AFD) Chief Executive Officer Rémy Rioux reaffirmed the importance of collaboration between the two institutions, particularly on key issues such as climate change and aspirations for COP26. “ADB’s partnership with France, through AFD, is strong […]
CEO Interview: Natixis and CDPQ invest in climate action
Jean Raby and Charles Emond oversee more than $1.7 trillion in investments worldwide. They want to see real action on climate change. Jean Raby and Charles Emond both have a unique perspective on the powerful role that capital can play in driving change. Each worked in corporate and investment banking and on the corporate side […]
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Japan set to raise ambition of 2030 climate goal
The Japanese government is proposing to cut emissions 45% from 2013 levels by 2030, while campaigners push for deeper reductions Japan is preparing to announce a strengthened 2030 emissions reduction goal this month, according to national news agency Kyodo. The news agency reported on Wednesday that the new target would be a 40% cut from […]
TWELVE CLIMATE INNOVATORS CHOSEN AS 2021 BNEF PIONEERS
Game-changing companies recognized for their leadership in transformative technologies. New York : Today announced the twelve winners of the 2021 BNEF Pioneers – early-stage companies that are pursuing exciting and important low-carbon opportunities. The winners were selected as their innovations fill important gaps in optimizing long-haul freight, making sustainable materials, tracking greenhouse gases, valuing carbon […]
A Just Transition to a Zero-carbon World Is Possible. Here’s How.
The global shift to a green economy could create 18 million jobs, with the potential to provide high-quality employment and livelihoods around the world. But what about the people and communities whose livelihoods, right now, depend on the fossil fuel or other high-carbon sectors? An estimated 6 million jobs in coal-powered electricity, petroleum extraction and […]
Softex Installs Solar Roofs to Fight Climate Change
Jakarta. Personal care company Kimberly-Clark Softex officially installed photovoltaic panels on their Sidoarjo plant in East Java. According to Softex Indonesia president director Hendra Setiawan, the solar panel will generate 630 kilowatts of peak energy. The switch to solar panel roofs is also in collaboration with a local renewable energy startup, Xurya Daya. “The installation […]
Access to Climate Finance is Critical to Put Climate Actions at Center of Development and Recovery
MANILA, PHILIPPINES : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) called access to climate finance a key priority for Asia and the Pacific as governments design and implement a green and resilient recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Speaking at the United Kingdom Climate and Development Ministerial—one of the premier events leading up to the United […]
Decoding Climate Mitigation Modeling Studies
Computer-based models are valuable tools for investigating scenarios for aligning near-term actions and policies with long-term goals. Nonexperts who contribute to climate mitigation decision-making need to be able to evaluate these models and recognize that there is no “best” model that answers all policy questions. This issue brief provides guidance to nonexperts on what to […]
