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What worries you the most about climate change?

12 November 2021 - People in the EU, the US, and China see an increase in natural disasters as the biggest climate change-related concern, an EIB survey finds.

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US, China – top two carbon emitters – to cooperate on cutting emissions

11 November 2021 - China and the United States are seeking to close “a gap between the current effort and the Paris agreement goals.”

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How would USD 100 carbon price hike impact world’s economies?

08 November 2021 - A USD 100 rise in carbon taxes would be a significant shock to the global economy but it falls well within the realms of potential scenarios

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EIB survey: citizens of China and USA more confident from EU citizens about success of their governments to reduce carbon emissions by 2050

07 November 2021 - According to the European Investment Bank's survey on climate change for 2021-2022, the majority of EU citizens are skeptical about the ability of their countries to successfully reduce carbon emissions by 2050 successfully.

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Financing for new coal power plants coming to end

06 November 2021 - 99 percent of internationally available development finance IS committed to reducing or ending coal finance support

Energy price rally lifts inflation to worrying heights worldwide

Energy price rally lifts inflation to worrying heights worldwide

05 November 2021 - The energy crisis fueled a rapid rise in prices of power and gas to unseen highs and accelerated inflation as most products become more expensive

World’s first interactive global database of chemical recycling projects kicks-off

World’s first interactive global database of chemical recycling projects kicks off

01 November 2021 - There is a growing demand for recycled plastics globally, particularly for use in food and beverage packaging while supply is limited

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COP26 climate summit begins without firm commitment from most powerful countries

01 November 2021 - G20 increased the uncertainty about the outcome at COP26 with its weak joint statement on climate action goals and funding

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding captures CO2 ship exhaust gas

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding captures CO2 from ship exhaust gas

29 October 2021 - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding launched a carbon capture project on a cargo ship with the ambition to develop such systems on a commercial scale

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Congrats to humanity – greenhouse gas levels in atmosphere keep breaking records

27 October 2021 - The rise in the presence of CO2, CH4 and N2O in the air is showing no signs of a letdown, accelerating global warming, WHO says

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Leaked papers reveal major pushback against fossil fuel phaseout

22 October 2021 - Saudi Arabia, Australia, and OPEC are lobbying against fossil fuel phaseout, while Brazil and Argentina oppose the promotion of meat-free diet.

New York City startup Air Co vodka captured CO2

New York City startup Air Co. produces vodka from captured CO2

21 October 2021 - Air Co. calls its vodka the world's most sustainable spirit as it makes the alcohol from captured CO2 and green hydrogen. It just launched a perfume.

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Reality of energy transition: fossil fuel production to grow at least until 2040

20 October 2021 - Despite the Paris Agreement goals and net zero commitments, fossil fuel producers are on track to significantly boost output through 2040

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Coldplay to use fans’ kinetic energy to cut CO2 emissions on world tour

15 October 2021 - To mitigate the carbon footprint during the 2022 tour, the British rock band will use solar panels, biofuel, a mobile rechargeable battery, and a kinetic floor to convert fans’ movements into energy.

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G20 urged to set more ambitious emissions cut targets ahead of COP26

15 October 2021 - The G20 governments need to come up with more ambitious national emissions reduction targets ahead of the UN climate summit COP26, which opens on October 31.

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World’s major cement and concrete makers pledge full decarbonization by 2050

14 October 2021 - The roadmap actions until 2030 will reduce the manufacturers' CO2 emissions by a quarter, according to the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA).

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