Negotiations on Net-Zero Framework postponed until the autumn, but appetite for green measures remains. Negotiations at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have ended with the Net Zero Framework (NZF) intact, despite a week of pressure and delay tactics from the United States. While the US and its allies successfully pushed … [continued]
The US has withdrawn from the historic Paris global climate frameworks. Can any US president unilaterally the country from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change? That’s the question that former US senator from Wisconsin, Russ Feingold asks. There are many problems with the decision to abandon a legal … [continued]
United Nations secretary-general António Guterres’ message was powerful on January 26, the International Day of Clean Energy. Rather than succumbing to the global powers’ failure to meet goals to cap warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius, he insists “we must pick up the pace” to a “just, orderly and equitable transition … [continued]
The US has withdrawn from UNFCCC and IPCC as well as dozens of organizations involved in climate research and advocacy.
The man who would be King, Donald J. Trump, railed at leaders from across the planet at the United Nations this week. Extending his allotted 15 minutes into an hour-long address before the UN General Assembly on September 23, Trump contradicted leaders who promote “the green energy agenda.” He concluded … [continued]
But we don’t seem to want that money. Information from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs speaks to the commitments made to how interested the world is in renewable energy and human well-being. It says: “New commitments to boost renewable energy and increase access to electricity and … [continued]
UN chief António Guterres said this week that renewables are clearly winning over fossil fuels in most countries around the world.
Plans being drafted at the IMO risk creating a huge new market for deforestation-driving biofuels like palm and soy, while also putting pressure on vegetable oil prices. The IMO’s green strategy could release an additional 270 million tonnes of GHG emissions in 2030 compared to today, making it worse than … [continued]
BLUETTI, a global leader in clean energy storage solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) at the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12) in Cairo, held from November 4–8. This strategic collaboration aims to accelerate clean energy adoption and sustainable development in Africa. … [continued]
A special report to the United Nations claims unlimited growth is a prime contributor to degrading the Earth’s environment.
