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Government of Canada releases framework for ending fossil fuel subsidies

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Putting the Assessment Framework and Guidelines into force will ensure any government supports for the sector will not delay the transition to renewables, are in compliance with the goals of the Paris Agreement to limit warming to 1.5 °C, The Guidelines are in effect and apply to all federal departments and agencies.

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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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United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative ( UNEP FI ) is a global partnership between the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the global financial sector. UNEP FI works closely with more than 200 financial institutions who are signatories to the UNEP FI Statements.

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Government of Québec unveils $2.7B climate change action plan; 63% of spending targeting transport

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The Premier of Québec, Jean Charest; the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, Pierre Arcand; and the Minister of Transport Pierre Moreau unveiled the Canadian province’s 2013-2020 Action Plan on Climate Change (PACC 2020). The action plan and strategy adaptation represent a total investment of nearly C$2.7

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First Cobalt announces positive feasibility results for Canadian cobalt refinery expansion; first NA producer of battery-grade cobalt sulfate

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Discussions underway with Glencore on commercial arrangements, financing and allocation of project economics; third party and government funding opportunities also under review. The existing Upper Pond will be expanded to collect surface water from freshet and summer storm events for safe return to the environment. Refinery design.

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

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Unveiled at the World Business Summit on Climate Change in Copenhagen, the proposals take the form of a global framework that clarifies which climate change data should be reported by corporations and provides management with a set of guidelines designed to streamline disclosure procedures.

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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

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the Environment. The Unlocking Private Sector Financing for Alternative Fuel Vehicles and. planning guidelines to support alternative fuel vehicle and infrastructure. model codes, ordinances, purchasing guidelines and incentives; conduct. The California Fleets and Workplace Alternative Fuels Project is a statewide.

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AYRO launches low-speed Electric Vaccine Vehicle

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The EVV is a self-contained, all-electric transportation solution that has been optimized to store, transport, and deliver testing and vaccines to a large population across a wide variety of environments and locations. Element Fleet Management Corp., Club Car will provide sales and service support for the vehicles to Element and its Clients.

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