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Study finds limited evidence that carbon tax rebates have increased public support for carbon pricing

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In a study published in Nature Climate Change , an international research team reports finding limited evidence that individual or household rebates have increased public support for carbon taxes in Canada and Switzerland. —Mildenberger et al. Background.

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Copenhagen Diagnosis Released, Detailing Accelerating Indicators of Climate Change In Last Three Years

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A team of 26 climate scientists from Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States have published the “Copenhagen Diagnosis”, an interim synthesis report on developments in climate change science from mid-2006 to the present day.

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EU and China to collaborate on low-carbon city projects

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The European Union’s climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC , and the fourth largest city of China, Tianjin, have agreed to collaborate on the JiefangNan Rd New Meijiang pilot, a low-carbon city project. It is the first time that local and regional authorities will play a leading role in such international relations.

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California Air Resources Board releases draft regulations for cap-and-trade program linkage with Québec

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released proposed regulations to link its cap-and-trade program to Québec’s to form a joint carbon market to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linking with Québec is a significant advance in California’s efforts to fight climate change and steer our economy toward a clean energy future.

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Discovery of mechanism for atmospheric particle formation suggests need for ammonia emission regulations

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An international team of researchers has shed light on one way new particles are forming in the upper troposphere. The findings suggest that in addition to carbon dioxide, there are other compounds in need of attention and regulation. Source: College of Engineering. To make clouds, you need water to nucleate or freeze.

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Climate Disclosure Standards Board Proposes New Framework for Data Reporting at World Business Summit

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The Climate Disclosure Standards Board ( CDSB ) introduced for public consultation a set of proposals designed to assist directors in the inclusion of climate change-related information in companies’ annual reports. —Paul Dickinson, Chief Executive of the Carbon Disclosure Project.

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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. The IEEE Life Fellow spoke during a session addressing the role of technology in delivering an equitable, sustainable, and low-carbon resilient world. Some of them still need to be implemented, though, while others need to be improved.