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Brazilian court world’s first to recognise Paris Agreement as human rights treaty 8/7/2022
Brazilian court world’s first to recognise Paris Agreement as human rights treaty Brazil’s Supreme Court has become the first in the world to recognise the Paris Agreement as a human rights treaty – a move with significant implications for national and international law. ...more
EU lawmakers back mandatory use of green jet fuel from 2025 8/7/2022
EU lawmakers back mandatory use of green jet fuel from 2025 The European Parliament on Thursday backed landmark rules on aviation fuel that set binding targets for the replacement of kerosene with less polluting energy sources, but extended the definition of what a green fuel could be. ...more
A Quarter of Global Hydrogen Set for Trading by 2050 8/7/2022
A Quarter of Global Hydrogen Set for Trading by 2050 Green hydrogen trade can provide a low-cost alternative to diversify energy imports and improve energy security; but competitive production and infrastructure are critical to win the ‘hydrogen race’, says new IRENA report   ...more
Experts highlight fifteen urgent issues facing ocean biodiversity over next decade 8/7/2022
Experts highlight fifteen urgent issues facing ocean biodiversity over next decade Overfishing of deeper-water species and the unexpected ocean impacts of wildfires on land are among fifteen issues that experts say should be urgently addressed. ...more
Study predicts growth in UK wine production due to climate change 8/7/2022
Study predicts growth in UK wine production due to climate change New research reveals how climate change is likely to increase the potential for wine production in the UK—with conditions projected to resemble those in famous growing regions of France and Germany. ...more
EU parliament backs labelling gas and nuclear investments as green 7/7/2022
EU parliament backs labelling gas and nuclear investments as green The European Parliament on Wednesday backed EU rules labelling investments in gas and nuclear power plants as climate-friendly, throwing out an attempt to block the law that has exposed deep rifts between countries over how to fight climate change. ...more
U.S. will consider limiting plastics in federal purchasing 7/7/2022
U.S. will consider limiting plastics in federal purchasing The Biden administration on Wednesday took a first step toward limiting single-use plastic in federal procurement following pressure from environmental groups. ...more
Draft law shows Germany plans to revise key emissions target for energy sector 7/7/2022
Draft law shows Germany plans to revise key emissions target for energy sector Germany's ruling coalition is to revise a key climate target to reach greenhouse gas emissions neutrality in the country's energy industry by 2035, a draft law seen by Reuters showed on Tuesday. ...more
AfDB calls for more climate finance for Africa to support global goals 7/7/2022
AfDB calls for more climate finance for Africa to support global goals Rich countries and international financial institutions need to provide more funding for Africa to support global climate goals by preventing African nations from pursuing carbon-intensive development, a senior African Development Bank executive said on Wednesday. ...more
Dutch airline KLM sued over 'greenwashing' ads 7/7/2022
Dutch airline KLM sued over 'greenwashing' ads Environmental groups are suing the Dutch subsidiary of Air France KLM over an advertising campaign they allege breaches European consumer law by misleading the public over how sustainable its flights are. ...more
 
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