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California ARB approves 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan; requires doubling the rate of GHG cuts

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The California Air Resources Board unanimously approved the 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan , which sets the state on an aggressive course to reduce greenhouse gas emissions an additional 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 under SB 32. This will require California to double the rate at which it has been cutting GHGs. Earlier post.).

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Government of Canada releases framework for ending fossil fuel subsidies

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The Assessment Framework builds on Canada’s commitment under the 2021 Glasgow statement to end new direct public support for the international unabated fossil fuel energy sector. definition of subsidies as a reference. C, and account for the availability of credible alternative energy sources.

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RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

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Table 1: Chapter 9 Energy and Industry Table 2: Chapter 11 Transport Table 3: Climate Change Commission Recommendations Table 4: Drive Electrics Summary Recommendations Part B: Detailed response Introduction New Zealand is on the cusp of the biggest transformation in transport in over a century.

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Timnit Gebru Is Building a Slow AI Movement

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If we want to build technology that has meaningful community input, then we need to really think about what’s best. If AI is not inevitable, if it’s a choice to use it, are there any application areas right now where you think we should definitely choose not to use AI? Gebru: I wonder about AI for social good. Back to top.

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Qatar invests $125M in energy storage company Fluence

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Fluence, the global energy storage solutions joint venture between Siemens and AES, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) pursuant to which QIA will commit to invest $125 million in Fluence through a private placement transaction.

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Imerys and British Lithium form JV to accelerate development of UK’s largest lithium deposit

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Following drilling and resource definition, inferred mineral resources are estimated at 161 million tonnes at a grade of 0.54% lithium oxide. The project will also build upon British Lithium’s entrepreneurial spirit and committed team.

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There’s Only One Kind Of “Just” Transition I Want To See

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Make the victims a priority for a damn change. Putting free solar on every roof, batteries in every building and electric vehicles to replace every gas powered vehicle would be a minimal start. I need to see the fence line and frontline communities repaired and rehabilitated using fossil fuel company money. Somebody’s backyard.

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