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Group of 285 global investors with more than $20T in assets under management calls for urgent action on investment-grade climate change and energy policies; guidelines for governments

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Saying that “ investment-grade climate change and clean energy policy is required to shift private sector investment from high-carbon to low-carbon assets ”, a group of 285 investors has urged governments and international policy makers to take new and meaningful steps in the fight against climate change.

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BMW Group makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction

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I firmly believe the fight against climate change and how we use resources will decide the future of our society—and of the BMW Group. This new strategic direction will be anchored in all divisions—from administration and purchasing to development and production, all the way to sales. —Oliver Zipse.

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IEEE Discusses 6 Simple Solutions to Climate Change at COP27

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Simple, effective solutions that can help lessen the impact of climate change already exist. Rahman, a power expert and professor of electrical and computer engineering at Virginia Tech , is the former chair of the IEEE ad hoc committee on climate change. This could save 10 percent of electricity as well, Rahman.

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Eliminate fuel vehicles in the UK to enlarge the move

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From then on, electric cars will drive the streets of Britain. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that the installation of electric car chargers for new buildings in England will be mandatory from 2022. It is part of the “green revolution” and the transition of the UK economy to clean energy.

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Earth Day 2024: each day is about reducing emissions | Autocar Professional

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Faith leaders connect Earth Day with protecting the human race, biodiversity and the planet that we all live on. Industry belched out smoke and sludge with little fear of legal consequences or bad press. The shift to eco-friendly electric mobility is underway globally. The same pressure is on all the OEMs.

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House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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Among the direct transportation-related provisions in the extensive package are a low-carbon fuel standard for all transportation fuels; financial support for large scale demonstrations of electric vehicles; and financial support for automakers retooling plants to make electric vehicles.

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Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

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Germany has embarked on a large-scale Energiewende (energy transition)—a policy-driven shift away from nuclear and fossil energy to a renewable energy economy. Electricity prices in comparison. High electricity rates are burdening private households and industry alike and threatening Germany’s competitiveness, the company noted.

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