Without help for oil-producing countries, net zero by 2050 is a distant dream
2021-09-07
To meet climate targets and avoid economic collapse, countries such as Iraq need international support in the transition to clean energy
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Scottish Government draws up plan for green recovery from Covid-19
2021-08-30
The Scottish Government has put forward a draft policy programme for aligning its economic recovery plans for Covid-19 with its long-term climate, nature and social targets, developed under an agreement with the Scottish Green Party Parliamentary Group.
Ukraine aims to grow economy without increasing carbon emissions
2021-08-17
The post-Soviet state has increased its climate ambition but campaigners say it could do more to insulate draughty housing and promote clean energy.
What the US Infrastructure Bill Does About Climate Change
2021-08-13
As the United States staggers through another year of devastating wildfires, drought, storms and other calamities, the infrastructure bill before Congress would pour major resources into a response. The measure agreed to over the weekend includes billions of dollars to better prepare the country for the effects of global warming, in what could be the largest investment in climate resilience in American history.
How Asean’s Covid-19 recovery measures are missing opportunities for a green future
2021-07-26
Few countries in the region have tied green components to their stimulus packages, which contain some environmentally harmful measures. Green recovery policies and strategies can help put a country on the path to economic recovery while bringing environmental and sustainability benefits.
Here’s What’s in the New Climate Plans From the EU and China
2021-07-19
The European Union (EU) and China announced sweeping plans this week to dramatically reduce greenhouse-gas emissions to slow the pace of climate change. Many scientists say the
Canadian taxpayers have spent at least $23B on pipeline subsidies and supports since 2018: report
2021-07-12
As calls to end government subsidies of fossil fuels grow in intensity, a new report finds that Canadian governments have allocated billions of taxpayer dollars to building and expanding new pipelines in the past year alone.
How the construction industry can “build back better for the world”
2021-07-05
This time last year, the UK was still deep in the grips of the pandemic’s first wave. But as we hunkered down – transport grinding
Why a carbon tax is the most effective price signal for the building sector
2021-06-28
A carbon tax on the fuel used to heat Europe’s buildings is the most effective price signal to decarbonise Europe’s building stock, which is in
Government of Ireland unveil their Climate Action Plan
2019-06-19
The Government of Ireland revealed their Climate Action Plan 2019 to tackle Climate Breakdown. The plan consist of 183 actions to support the government’s commitment
