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How does the world get to net-zero?

How to unlock climate finance for fragile states. #ClimateCrisis #Climate #Finance #GreenFinance #carbon #emissions weforum.org/agenda/2023/02…

Venture capital investment in carbon and emissions-related technologies such as carbon capture hit $13.8 billion in 2022. #CarbonCapture #Carbon #Emisions reuters.com/markets/carbon…

A $39 trillion investor group, Alliance, said it’s advising its members that carbon offsets shouldn’t be the primary solution to greening their portfolios. #emissions #climatechange #carbonoffsets #NetZero bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Yorkshire Water has announced plans to install up to 1,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across across sites and employee homes. #EVs #NetZero edie.net/yorkshire-wate…

Most of the environmental effects of farmed chicken and salmon arise from the food the animals are reared on, new research suggests. #carbonfootprint #emissions #pollution theguardian.com/environment/20…

The Netherlands sets new nitrogen reduction targets for its transport, industry and energy sectors in a bid to safeguard biodiversity and accelerate the country’s climate transition. #energy #nitrogen #aviation #ClimateTransition bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

‘Towards Net-Zero and Beyond’: Carlsberg makes progress on net-zero 2040 goal. #NetZero #ClimateAction edie.net/towards-net-ze…

UK is in the final stages of negotiating a so-called Green Economy Framework agreement with Singapore, seeking to capitalize on its experience with new technologies to boost trade and investment. #Energy #Green #Transition #greenfinance bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Are there glimmers of economic hope as we begin 2023? After a tough year that included soaring inflation, war in Ukraine and a cost-of-living crisis, any signs of positivity are welcome. weforum.org/agenda/2023/02…

France, Germany protest U.S. green subsidies on Washington trip. #GreenSubsidies #greentechnologies reuters.com/markets/europe…

Astrophysicists propose geoengineering solution to climate warming, although skeptics still urge ‘massive’ fossil fuel cutbacks. #ClimateCrisis #emissions theguardian.com/science/2023/f…

With millions of acres of flat farmland, Ohio and Indiana are becoming leading US states for solar power development. #SolarEnergy #solarpanels #solarfarms #coalpower bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

The IEA has put together a report that outlines how coal can be phased out without endangering energy security. #Coal #Energy #EnergyTransition #Emissions weforum.org/agenda/2023/02…

The Reserve Bank of India will soon issue guidelines for regulated entities to boost green finance and mitigate climate-related financial risks. #Climate #greenfinance reuters.com/business/susta…

UK Government unveiled plans to develop a globally recognised certification scheme for low-carbon hydrogen production and generation. #Hydrogen #FossilFuels #NetZero edie.net/uk-government-…

COP28 Chief’s global tour begins with a defense of fossil fuels. #FossilFuels #EnergyTransition #COP28 bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Nine global banks have invested a total of $45 million in a new carbon credit platform. #CarbonCredits #CarbonMarkets reuters.com/business/susta…

Ethically sourcing post-consumer recycled plastic is crucial to addressing the plastic crisis and achieving a more sustainable future. #plastic #plasticfree #recycle #sustainability weforum.org/agenda/2023/02…

Hydrogen and electric aircraft projects backed with fresh £113m of funding. #hydrogen #electric #decarbonise #aviation #emissions edie.net/hydrogen-and-e…

Wind, water and solar energy is cheap, effective and green. We don’t need experimental or risky energy sources to save our planet says Mark Z Jacobson. #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis theguardian.com/commentisfree/…