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@Revkin shared
On May 22, 2021
Green finance is experiencing a gold rush as mainstream investors pile in: “We’ve reached the tipping point.” https://t.co/BS6oejVVn4 via @WSJ https://t.co/2zmeTbI0TX
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Green Finance Goes Mainstream, Lining Up Trillions Behind Global Energy Transition

Green Finance Goes Mainstream, Lining Up Trillions Behind Global Energy Transition

After years of intermittent excitement and fizzled expectations, environmental-oriented investing is no longer just a niche interest. “We’ve reached the tipping point and beyond,” said one ...

@MichaelEMann shared
On May 21, 2021
RT @RARohde: The G7 countries have announced a new commitment to ending their involvement with the financing of new fossil fuel projects, starting with a near immediate end to coal financing. https://t.co/LxPEIHtPAK https://t.co/fuC9uWj6aw
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G7 Climate and Environment: Ministers’ Communiqué, London, 21 May 2021

G7 Climate and Environment: Ministers’ Communiqué, London, 21 May 2021

We call upon Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), bilateral Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), multilateral funds, public banks, and export credit agencies to ensure that …

@NobleIdeas shared
On May 21, 2021
RT @Silvio_Marcacci: Colorado has some of most ambitious US climate targets - but its existing policies will fall dramatically short of emissions reduction goals. Our new modeling shows policies that put Colorado on a net zero path would add *$7.5 billion GDP* annually https://t.co/ogFnug2NiW
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Colorado’s Untapped $7.5 Billion Economic Opportunity: Ambitious Climate Policy

Colorado’s Untapped $7.5 Billion Economic Opportunity: Ambitious Climate Policy

New modeling finds Colorado is off-track to meet its ambitious climate goals, but smart policy can achieve them while adding thousands of new jobs and billions in economic growth.

@PVSolarReport shared
On May 21, 2021
Biden decarbonization focus shifts to buildings, with goal to triple efficiency, see up to $200B in savings https://t.co/XKCyRXVhnI
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Biden decarbonization focus shifts to buildings, with goal to triple efficiency, see up to $200B in savings

Biden decarbonization focus shifts to buildings, with goal to triple efficiency, see up to $200B in savings

The White House announced workforce development funding, new performance standards and expanded partnerships in the private sector in an effort to address carbon emissions from the nation's ...

@cleantechnica shared
On May 19, 2021
Ofergawdsakes Wind Power For One Boat Is Not Such A Big Deal…Is It? https://t.co/Amb1NSWKdo
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Ofergawdsakes Wind Power For One Boat Is Not Such A Big Deal…Is It?

Ofergawdsakes Wind Power For One Boat Is Not Such A Big Deal…Is It?

The global mining and shipping giant Vale banks on five weird looking, tilt-able cylindrical sails to rule the seven seas with wind power.

@cleantechnica shared
On May 18, 2021
India X Cleantech — May 2021 https://t.co/5SNw0i8x8i
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India X Cleantech — May 2021

India X Cleantech — May 2021

Welcome to another issue of our new India x Cleantech series! On a monthly basis, we are pulling news from across clean technology sectors in India into a single, concise summary article ...

@EnergyCollectiv shared
On May 25, 2021
Four Principles to Reform Federal Policy and Unlock #CleanEnergy #Innovation https://t.co/1Y3TlnZZn0 https://t.co/lThYLNVF5R
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Four Principles to Reform Federal Policy and Unlock Clean Energy Innovation

Four Principles to Reform Federal Policy and Unlock Clean Energy Innovation

Climate requires the federal government to step up its game on energy innovation—working with industry to reduce risk, accelerate technology commercialization, and promote manufacturing ...

@NobleIdeas shared
On May 19, 2021
A coal lobby group, @LigniteCouncil, should not be funded by Minnesota utility ratepayers, argues @AGEllison, MN Attorney General. Let shareholders pay, or better yet, quit coal, @OtterTailPwrCo. Smart stuff from @joesmyth, @EnergyandPolicy Institute. https://t.co/juru0BmULi
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Lignite Energy Council shouldn’t be funded by utility ratepayers, Minnesota Attorney General argues

Lignite Energy Council shouldn’t be funded by utility ratepayers, Minnesota Attorney General argues

Minnesota Attorney General thinks utility ratepayers should not be forced to fund the Lignite Energy Council, a coal industry lobbying group.