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Climate Startup Shifts Focus From Carbon Removal to Oil Recovery
Climate Startup Shifts Focus From Carbon Removal to Oil Recovery: Direct air capture startup Spiritus was founded to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-23/climate-startup-shifts-focus-from-carbon-removal-to-oil-recovery
Washington agrees to join carbon market with California and Quebec
Washington agrees to join carbon market with California and Quebec: SEATTLE — Washington took a key step Thursday to combine its carbon market with one operating ...
washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/06/25/wa-moves-closer-to-joint-carbon-market-with-california-and-quebec/
Despite Climate Policy Setbacks, a Just Transition Is Still Within Reach
Despite Climate Policy Setbacks, a Just Transition Is Still Within Reach: Many US states have the ability to implement climate stabilization programs and become ...
truthout.org/articles/despite-climate-policy-setbacks-a-just-transition-is-still-within-reach/
UN approves first carbon credits under Paris Agreement
UN approves first carbon credits under Paris Agreement: The United Nations announced Thursday the approval of the first carbon credits under a global market ...
thelocal.fr/20260226/un-approves-first-carbon-credits-under-paris-agreement
Redefining global approach to climate action strategies
Redefining global approach to climate action strategies: Proposing a new Global Climate Strategy that balances renewables with hydrocarbons through a circular ...
punchng.com/redefining-global-approach-to-climate-action-strategies/
Forget the far right. The kids want a ‘United States of Europe.’
Forget the far right. The kids want a ‘United States of Europe.’: Based on social media, the upcoming generation is expressing more European solidarity than the ...
politico.eu/article/united-states-of-europe-online-propaganda-social-media-memes/
As US skips climate talks in Brazil, leaders plead for other nations to ...
As US skips climate talks in Brazil, leaders plead for other nations to unite: U.N. climate negotiations are underway in Brazil, and leaders are pushing for ...
bostonherald.com/2025/11/10/climate-talks-cop30-without-us/
28 'carbon bomb' projects launched since 2021
28 'carbon bomb' projects launched since 2021: Some 28 so-called carbon bomb fossil fuel extraction projects have begun operating since 2021 despite ...
thedailystar.net/news/world/news/28-carbon-bomb-projects-launched-2021-4020641
China's 'soft' 2035 climate target frustrates experts amid rapid renewable ...
China's 'soft' 2035 climate target frustrates experts amid rapid renewable growth
abc.net.au/news/2025-09-26/chinas-new-climate-target-is-both-historic-and-inadequate/105814784
CA just aligned its carbon market with WA’s. Here’s why that matters
CA just aligned its carbon market with WA’s. Here’s why that matters: California’s lawmakers over the weekend extended the state’s carbon market for years — and ...
columbian.com/news/2025/sep/18/ca-just-aligned-its-carbon-market-with-was-heres-why-that-matters/
China and E.U. Issue Joint Climate Statement
China and E.U. Issue Joint Climate Statement: A joint statement promised new efforts to cut emissions at a time when China is positioning itself as the world’s ...
nytimes.com/2025/07/24/climate/china-eu-joint-climate-statement.html
Two words spell pain for Aussie industry
Two words spell pain for Aussie industry: Australia’s under pressure building industry could be set for another round of setbacks following comments from Energy ...
news.com.au/finance/business/other-industries/albanese-government-will-not-rule-out-carbon-tariffs-on-building-materials-despite-current-industry-pressures/news-story/fe261efc5117ae2b0d124676afd06a1e
Brussels to propose ‘pragmatic’ 90 percent climate target for 2040
Brussels to propose ‘pragmatic’ 90 percent climate target for 2040: In an interview with POLITICO, EU climate chief Teresa Ribera warns against watering down the ...
politico.eu/article/european-commission-emissions-target-teresa-ribera-climate-change/
How China's Rising Emissions Could Change Global Climate Politics
How China's Rising Emissions Could Change Global Climate Politics: China has now passed Europe in its historical contribution to global warming ...
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/11/19/climate/china-emissions-fossil-fuels-climate.html
Global CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2024: Report
Global CO2 emissions to hit record high in 2024: Report: BAKU — Global carbon dioxide emissions, including those from burning fossil fuels ...
asiaone.com/world/global-co2-emissions-hit-record-high-2024-report
NASA shows how carbon dioxide gets churned in sky in stunning video
NASA shows how carbon dioxide gets churned in sky in stunning video : The Earth has been warming due to greenhouse gas emissions including carbon dioxide ...
wionews.com/science/nasa-shows-how-carbon-dioxide-gets-churned-in-sky-in-stunning-video-744423
Landfills Leak More Planet-Baking Methane Than We Thought
Landfills Leak More Planet-Baking Methane Than We Thought: U.S. landfills emit methane at levels at least 40 percent higher than previously reported to the ...
grist.org/science/us-landfills-emit-far-more-methane-than-previously-known/
Richest 1% account for more carbon emissions than poorest 66%, report says
Richest 1% account for more carbon emissions than poorest 66%, report says: ‘Polluter elite’ are plundering the planet to point of destruction ...
theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/20/richest-1-account-for-more-carbon-emissions-than-poorest-66-report-says
Key FactsWealth Gap: Top 1% Responsible for Majority of CO2 Emissions
Nov 20, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
  • Report reveals: The richest 1% of the global population causes more CO2 emissions than the poorest 66%, with catastrophic effects on vulnerable communities and international efforts against the climate emergency.

  • 77 million individuals, including billionaires, millionaires, and those earning over $140,000 per year, contribute to 16% of the 2019 CO2 emissions – enough to cause over a million heat-related deaths, according to the study.

  • Investigation shows that the wealthiest 1% lead climate-controlled lives, but their 2019 emissions of 5.9 billion tonnes of CO2 cause immense suffering.

  • Developing countries account for 91% of deaths from extreme weather events, according to the UN.
Mechanical sails? Batteries? Shippers forming 'green corridors' to ...
Mechanical sails? Batteries? Shippers forming 'green corridors' to fast-track cleaner technologies
detroitnews.com/story/business/2023/05/27/green-shipping-clean-technologies-mechanical-sails-batteries/70264085007/