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Fossil Fuel Divestment Pledges Top $5tr, as Investors ‘Fast Losing Faith’ in High Carbon Assets
The anniversary of the Paris Agreement was marked today with the release of a new report, revealing companies and individuals with nearly $5.2tr of assets under management have now pledged to divest from fossil fuels. The analysis from impact investing…
Air Quality in Holy City of Varanasi ‘Most Toxic in India’
Air quality in the Indian holy city of Varanasi is “the most toxic in the country” according to research that reveals the extent of the pollution crisis across northern India. There has been a growing awareness of the dangers of…
Canada Sets its First National Carbon Price at C$10 a Tonne
The Canadian government has agreed a deal with eight of the country’s 10 provinces to introduce its first national carbon price, Justin Trudeau has told reporters. The prime minister said the move would help Canada meet its international climate change…
France to Require ‘Clean Stickers’ on Vehicles in High Pollution Areas
French motorists in high pollution areas will be required to display a “clean sticker” on their vehicle from January to combat pollution that has created a cloud of noxious smog in Paris and other cities. The six differently coloured Crit’Air…
Commission Takes Italy back to the Court and Proposes Fines
The European Commission is taking Italy back to the Court of Justice of the EU for its failure to fully and completely comply with the Court’s judgment of 2012. The Italian authorities have still to ensure that urban waste water…
Paris Suffers Worst Air Pollution in 10 Years, Limits Cars and Makes Public Transit Free
For the third day in a row, air pollution blanketed Paris, which authorities called the worst bout for at least 10 years. The city imposed driving restrictions and made public transit free. Unusually calm air failed to disperse vehicle emissions…
Uncertainties Related to Climate Engineering Limit its Use in Curbing Climate Change
Climate engineering refers to the systematic, large-scale modification of the environment using various climate intervention techniques. However, a new study by VTT and the Finnish Meteorological Institute suggests that the uncertainties associated with climate engineering are too great for it…