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Exxon Among 50 Oil Producers in Controversial Climate Pact at COP28
The deal is controversial given none of the companies are agreeing to reduce oil and gas production.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Global
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Press Release: Leader’s Declaration on Food System a Milestone Moment in Climate Action, but Global Commitment Must Translate to Local Action
134 countries producing 75% of food-based greenhouse gas emissions agree at COP28 to transform food systems for benefit of climate, nature and people.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Global
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Can We Sustainably Harvest Trees from Tropical Forests? Yes – Here Are 5 Ways to Do It Better
Given poor logging practices are likely to continue in about 500 million hectares of tropical forest, efforts to promote responsible forestry deserve more attention.
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- Environment
- Region
- Global
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- decarbonization, forests, mining, SDGs
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Virgin Atlantic Completes First Long-Haul Flight Fully Powered by Sustainable Fuel
The first trans-Atlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel departed London for New York on Tuesday as the industry seeks to prove the viability of greener air travel.
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- Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Global
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Africa Go Green Fund And BURN Manufacturing Sign a $10 Million Project To Fund Clean Cookstoves
The financing is for over 315,000 clean cookstoves which will be distributed in the three countries, enhancing their livelihoods, promoting health benefits, and contributing to the reduction of deforestation.
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- Energy, Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: Why Biomass Removals Credits like Biochar Are Luring Investors
Biochar accounts for over 90% of carbon credits; IPCC says it has 'signifiant mitigation' potential.
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- Environment, Investing
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- Global
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Advancing Climate Action Through Justice-centered Climate Education
Climate change education has become a powerful driver in mobilizing individuals to translate their knowledge into action, especially for young people.
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- Education, Environment
- Region
- Global
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Coal Declines Amid Solar Boom in South Africa, in Five Charts
Small-scale solar installations are booming in South Africa amid rolling power cuts and regulatory changes.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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