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BP invests and gets majority stake in US forest offset firm Finite Carbon
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Aerial view of forest with road through it
The oil and gas giant ramps up its investment in the largest carbon offset developer in the U.S., as it increases focus on natural climate solutions in support of its net-zero targets.
December 22, 2020 by Michael Holder
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Does 2020 mark a turning point for delivering on the Paris Agreement goals?
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A person's hand turning a cube and changes the expression '2 C' to '1.5 C', or vice versa.
The 'domino effect' of net-zero pledges from world leaders in recent months could prove hugely impactful on global warming trajectories, a new analysis suggests, but is its optimistic outlook justified?
December 8, 2020 by Michael Holder
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Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney leads task force to scale global market for CO2 offsets
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Mark Carney, former Bank of England governor, at the Scottish Council for Development & Industry in Edinburgh.
Figures from BP, Shell, Unilever, Nestlé and BlackRock are among members of the new Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets.
September 10, 2020 by Michael Holder
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Paris Agreement exit risks reputation of U.S. businesses, economists warn
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The White House with view of lawn in front
A new academic report predicts the U.S. will suffer loss of political and economic power if it exits the global climate accord in November.
August 18, 2020 by Michael Holder
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Aviation industry opts to water down flagship climate plan
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Airplane taxiing on runway
U.N. aviation body ICAO condemned by climate campaigners for controversially changing CORSIA carbon offset scheme rules.
July 7, 2020 by Michael Holder
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McDonald's to roll out EV chargers at UK drive-thru restaurants
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McDonalds restaurant and drive-thru in Swansea, U.K. on July 31, 2018.
The food chain's U.K. and Ireland CEO Paul Pomroy said he hopes the move encourages more drivers to switch to battery vehicles.
July 2, 2020 by Michael Holder
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Small low-carbon tech is better for decarbonization than mega projects, study suggests
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Array
Nuclear plants, CCS and whole-building retrofits should not be prioritized over smaller cheaper alternatives, study argues, while acknowledging small scale technologies do not offer a panacea.
April 14, 2020 by Michael Holder
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'Red flag for COP26': Most high-carbon companies shooting 'wide of the mark' for a 2C world
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Investor-led Transitions Pathway Initiative warns four in five firms in carbon-intensive sectors currently fail Paris Agreement test.
March 23, 2020 by Michael Holder
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Coronavirus dampens 2020 outlook for clean energy and electric vehicles
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The immediate crisis could undermine long-term strategy.
March 17, 2020 by Michael Holder
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This new Goodyear tire design for EVs is self-regenerating
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Among the design benefits: enhanced cooling, reduced drag for extended battery life, and easier puncture repairs that minimize waste.
March 9, 2020 by Michael Holder
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The car industry might be putting the brakes on the corporate rollout of EVs
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Trail-blazing EV100 members fear the limited supply of electric vehicles could delay the shift away from petrol and diesel engines.
February 11, 2020 by Michael Holder
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Volkswagen boosts EV production target to 1.5 million by 2025
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The company said it aims to become the world market leader in e-mobility in the coming years.
January 7, 2020 by Michael Holder