US Commitment Under Paris Agreement: the NDC Explained
What is an NDC? A Nationally Determined Contribution, or NDC, is a set …
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COP25: Climate and Energy in Chile
COP25 Will Take Place in Spain, but Chile Will Lead Negotiations While the 2019 …
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COP25: Energy and Climate Action in Spain
COP25 & Spain's Involvement Hosting COP25 is an excellent opportunity for Spain to showcase …
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Undeterred by Trump, US and Global Players Move Forward on Climate Action
Despite Trump’s rhetoric and the uncertainty over whether the US will remain part of the Paris Agreement, climate action continues at the subnational level in the US and other countries around the world.
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China’s Climate and Energy Policy
The Chinese government has recognized that the resource intensity of its economy is not sustainable economically or environmentally, and it is increasingly encouraging growth driven by efficiency gains, technological innovation, and renewable energy.
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UNFCCC Jargon Buster
A breakdown of the acronyms and jargon of the UNFCCC
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Aviation Climate Deal Takes Off
In October 2016, nations reached a deal to limit the climate impact of the aviation sector.
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HFCs and the Montreal Protocol
Reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is essential to solving climate change. However, another group …
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India
Since assuming office in May 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has charted a new direction both on energy policy and climate change, establishing new political priorities and re-directing investment.
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China Sets Ambitious Goals for Reducing Coal Consumption
China’s State Council unveiled an ambitious goal on Wednesday to cap its coal consumption in the year 2020 at 4.2 billion metric tons per year and increase its share of energy derived from renewable sources to 15% by that same year.