Links of the Week
LINKS OF THE WEEK: Feb 12, 2024
Interesting stats on EVs and energy use in the US, developments in wind and tidal power, a plastic recycling microfactory, and an "unprecedented collapse" in EU fossil fuel generation.
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Climate Solutions
7 potentially game-changing stories to follow in 2024
Trends and developments that could play a role in creating our awesome future in the years to come.
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COP28: Let’s call it a failure AND a triumph
It's the first UNFCCC climate agreement that includes the words "fossil fuels." Wrap your head around THAT for a hot second.
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Quebec steps up to co-lead the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance
The international coalition is committed to phasing out the use of fossil fuels.
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New EU Ecodesign rules improve product repairability & sustainability
The new rules also introduce a ban on the destruction of unsold clothing and footwear.
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YALE CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: Our climate efforts have already erased 1°C of warming
How much progress have we made in combatting climate change since COP 21 in 2015? More than you might think.
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First Nation declares new 41,000-hectare protected area on BC's remote mid-coast
The nation's stewardship will focus on protecting habitat and culture while maintaining food security and generating a sustainable economy.
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Indigenous Australians file class-action climate suit against federal gov't
The Torres Strait Islanders say they're already experiencing coastal erosion and are seeking to require the government to cut greenhouse emissions in line with climate science.
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US and China agree to ramp up renewables to combat climate change
Their goal is to displace fossil fuels by tripling renewable energy capacity globally by 2030.
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"Technology Won't Save Us!"
It’s true – technology alone won’t get us far. AND YET without it, we’re hooped.