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How Engineers Can Help Protect Earth From Worsening Climate Change

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The day reminds us of the need to protect our planet and its ecosystems against the worsening climate crisis. The climate crisis is threatening people across the world, as well as every species of animal and plant life. Climate change is a global societal crisis that is causing devastating consequences.

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Summary of decisions from Durban climate conference

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Governments at the COP17 meeting decided to adopt some form of a universal legal agreement on climate change as soon. markets all remain in action as effective tools to leverage global climate action and as models to inform. Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Green Climate Fund. future agreements.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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Although most countries have already revealed their opening emissions reduction proposals, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Yvo de Boer pointed out Thursday that “ we still await clarity from industrialized nations on the provision of large-scale finance to developing countries for immediate and long-term climate action. by Jack Rosebro.

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Is Europe’s Nuclear Phaseout Starting to Phase Out?

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The event was abrupt and unceremonious, its time kept secret to prevent crowds from gathering amidst the first wave of Covid-19. France can claim a qualified victory: Under current EU guidelines, at least some nuclear power will be categorized as “green.” says Darragh Conway , a climate policy expert at Climate Focus in Amsterdam.

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Japan Automakers Support B5, E10 as Baseline Biofuel Blends, Recommend Specifications to ASEAN Countries

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In the event where diesel fuel with a high FAME content is to be introduced widely, JAMA strongly recommends the use of HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) or BTL (biomass to liquid) as blendstocks. JAMA’s position statement on Bio-ethanol quality, including specifications.

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News: Hyundai Lays Out An Electric Future

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RE100 is a climate group where its members have made the commitment to use 100-percent renewable electricity by a certain date. The group has established guidelines on where members can source their power, and established public transparency in the reporting of progress. Accountability is crucial.

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InterAcademy Council Report Terms UN IPCC Process a Success Overall, Calls for Reform in Management Structure

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However, the world has changed considerably since the creation of the IPCC, with major advances in climate science, heated controversy on some climate-related issues, and an increased focus of governments on the impacts and potential responses to changing climate. The report was released yesterday at the United Nations.