2021 SkS Weekly Climate Change & Global Warming Digest #8
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Prof Sir Robert Watson says backing of Cumbrian mine refutes claims of climate leadership
Prof Sir Robert Watson has led the UN’s scientific organisations for climate and biodiversity. Photograph: Joaquin Sarmiento/AFP/Getty Images
One of the UK’s most eminent environmental scientists has called the government’s failure to block a new coalmine in Cumbria “absolutely ridiculous”.
Prof Sir Robert Watson said the UK’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 to tackle the climate crisis was “wonderful”, but that there had to be a focus on immediate actions. The UK is hosting a UN climate summit, Cop26, in November and Boris Johnson has pledged to lead a green industrial revolution.
2021 SkS Weekly Climate Change & Global Warming Digest #7
Posted on 14 February 2021 by John Hartz
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India is entering a “solar-powered revolution” that will see it edge out coal as the nation’s top electricity source, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Solar power currently makes up just 4% of the nation’s power supply, but it is set to grow 18-fold and become the new “king of India’s generation fleet” by at least 2040.
2021 SkS Weekly Climate Change & Global Warming Digest #5
Posted on 31 January 2021 by John Hartz
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The new president is unwinding Trump’s legacy while forging his own
President Biden has placed climate change squarely at the center of his White House agenda, using his first hours in office to rejoin the Paris climate accord and begin overturning more than 100 environmental actions taken by the Trump administration.
2021 SkS Weekly Climate Change & Global Warming Digest #4
Posted on 24 January 2021 by John Hartz
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2020 showed us that action on climate change is more urgent than ever.
Building back better must include a focus on reaching net-zero, the energy transition and committing to circular economies and sustainable consumption.
The Davos Agenda will mobilize global leaders to build a healthier, more resilient planet.
A year ago at the Forum s Annual Meeting in Davos – heeding the advice of speakers including Greta Thunberg, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Prince Charles – government, business and civil society committed to take more concrete action on climate change and save the planet from a hot, smoky, polluted demise.
2021 SkS Weekly Climate Change & Global Warming Digest #3
Posted on 17 January 2021 by John Hartz
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Step up climate change adaptation or face serious human and economic damage – UN report
Almost three-quarters of nations have some adaptation plans in place, but financing and implementation fall far short of what is needed
Annual adaptation costs in developing countries are estimated at USD 70 billion. This figure is expected to reach USD 140-300 billion in 2030 and USD 280-500 billion in 2050.