The US Infrastructure Bill: Is Half A Loaf Better Than None?
President Biden didn’t get the infrastructure bill he wanted but is it enough? Not by a long shot.
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“Net Zero” Is A Dangerous Illusion, Say Top Climate Scientists
Three prominent climate scientists say net zero is a dangerous trap. And yet, we are relying on it to save us from an environmental disaster.
A Bad Day At Black Rock For Big Oil!
The oil industry took three punches to the jaw on Wednesday, as courts and investors opposed their “go slow on climate change” approach.
How BlackRock & Vanguard Can Advance the Net-Zero Emissions Movement
Originally published on WRI’s Resource Institute Blog. By Giulia Christianson, Ariel Pinchot, and Yili Wu The movement to achieve net-zero global greenhouse gas emissions, is gaining traction and coherence, especially in the world of finance. In late March, BlackRock and Vanguard — the two largest asset managers on the planet — joined a growing … [continued]
Amazon Pledges To Invest $2 Billion To Protect The Planet
Amazon announced last week that it had created a $2 billion climate pledge fund that it will use to invest in companies that build products, services, and technologies that will decarbonize the economy and protect the planet.
Shell Hopes To Be Net-Zero Carbon By 2050
Royal Dutch Shell, affectionately known as Shell, wants to go net-zero carbon by 2050. The idea of an oil company going “carbon neutral” seems incredibly laughable, since they produce the stuff that produces carbon, but at the same time, if they succeed, that means a lot.
Voices of 100%: When 100% Renewable Electricity Isn’t Enough, Burlington Targets Net Zero
More than 100 cities have committed to 100% renewable electricity transitions, with most hoping to get there by 2030 or 2050. Burlington, Vermont already achieved this goal five years ago.
UK Becomes First Major Nation To Legislate Net Zero Emissions
The United Kingdom has become the first major economy to legislate long-term climate targets this week as outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May announced new legislation on Wednesday which will enshrine into law a net zero emissions by 2050 target.
Scottish Government Commits To Net-Zero Emissions By 2045
Within hours of the UK’s Committee on Climate Change publishing its long-awaited review into the feasibility of setting a new net-zero emission target, Scotland’s Government announced it had lodged amendments to its Climate Change Bill to set a legally binding target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 at the latest with Scotland becoming carbon neutral by 2040.
Amazon Announces “Shipment Zero” Plan To Drive Net Zero Carbon Shipments
Online retailer and internet megalith Amazon has announced plans to make all its shipments net zero carbon under the banner “Shipment Zero” with an interim target of making 50% of all shipments net zero by 2030.
