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Carbon Intensity of Global Economy Falls, but not Fast Enough
The carbon intensity of the global economy is falling faster than ever before, but the pace of change is still not enough to hit global climate targets, new research published by PwC warns today. In 2016 the carbon intensity of…
Nicaragua Confirms it is to Join Paris Agreement, Leaving US Further Isolated
The Paris Agreement has received a further boost ahead of next month’s annual UN climate summit, after Nicaragua confirmed it would sign and ratify the international treaty. The Latin American nation had been one of just two countries not to…
Global Carbon Emissions Stood Still in 2016, Offering Climate Hope
The new data is a welcome sign of progress in the battle against global warming but many challenges remain, including methane from cattle. Global emissions of climate-warming carbon dioxide remained static in 2016, a welcome sign that the world is…
World Can Meet Growing Food Demands and Limit Warming to 1.5°C, Study Says
Agriculture and food production is responsible for around 30 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Slashing the sector’s emissions is considered to be key to limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, which is the aspirational target of the…
Could California Join China in Banning Gas Guzzlers?
After China announced plans to ban new diesel and gasoline-powered cars, California Gov. Jerry Brown is said to be considering the same option, according to Bloomberg. “I’ve gotten messages from the governor asking, ‘Why haven’t we done something already?’” Mary…
‘Unacceptable’: European Fossil Fuel Subsidies top €112bn a Year
European governments are continuing to hand out more than €112bn a year in fossil fuel subsidies, despite having signed up to a commitment to phase out harmful subsidies by 2020. That is the conclusion of a major new report from…
Global Carbon Emissions Stood Still in 2016, Offering Climate Hope
Global emissions of climate-warming carbon dioxide remained static in 2016, a welcome sign that the world is making at least some progress in the battle against global warming by halting the long-term rising trend. All of the world’s biggest emitting…