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Global Warming

An issue of utmost importance to all of us. As we are all aware of the situation, we offer a selection of articles on the global efforts in the private and public sectors to limit the rise of temperatures.

Top news of the week: 06.04.2023.

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@MaryHeglar shared
On Apr 4, 2023
this is cool and good. https://t.co/0YKThZvOGv
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Revealed: UAE plans huge oil and gas expansion as it hosts UN climate summit

Revealed: UAE plans huge oil and gas expansion as it hosts UN climate summit

Exclusive: UAE’s fossil fuel boss will be the president of Cop28, making a mockery of the summit, say campaigners

@MichaelEMann shared
On Apr 3, 2023
“Lost Decade: How Shell Downplayed Early Warnings Over Climate Change” by Matthew Green for @DeSmog: https://t.co/ixfbPXfWxp
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Lost Decade: How Shell Downplayed Early Warnings Over Climate Change

Lost Decade: How Shell Downplayed Early Warnings Over Climate Change

Narrated in the upper-crust accent favoured by British documentary-makers of the era, Shell’s 1981 film Time for Energy assesses the scope for solar, wind, nuclear, and other sources of ...

@tveitdal shared
On Mar 31, 2023
£3.5m of Tory donations linked to pollution and climate denial, says report https://t.co/uFBVh92g7q
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£3.5m of Tory donations linked to pollution and climate denial, says report

£3.5m of Tory donations linked to pollution and climate denial, says report

Millions given to party and MPs last year came from entities linked to fossil fuels, high-polluting industries and climate denial

@tveitdal shared
On Apr 3, 2023
After a staggering defeat, environmentalists needed a plan they could sell. Thus began a decade-long climb propelled by mass protests, heavy campaign spending and intense lobbying. Then came a final assist from Mother Nature herself. https://t.co/XcoDF7hw27
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How the climate movement learned to win in Washington

How the climate movement learned to win in Washington

After a staggering defeat, environmentalists needed a plan they could sell. Thus began a decade-long climb propelled by mass protests, heavy campaign spending and intense lobbying. Then ...

@tveitdal shared
On Mar 31, 2023
In 30 years solar has gone from most expensive to help save us from climate crisis to a frontrunner. panels take only a day to install, the el can also provide hot water and the surplus can be stored in a battery for later use. maintenance is minimal. https://t.co/XguW9YWf3m
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Solar is now viable even in rainy climes – so why aren’t we making hay?

Solar is now viable even in rainy climes – so why aren’t we making hay?

Government’s reluctance to require panels to be fitted on new homes in England from 2025 remains a puzzle

@Greenpeace shared
On Apr 4, 2023
RT @GreenpeaceAP: Woodside: We are 'ready to seize opportunity' of decarbonisation and call on others to join us The same Woodside: Continues plans to open several large gas and oil fields in Australia and overseas. https://t.co/KZ5GnGRbNR
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Industrial heavyweights call for urgent action on cutting Australia’s emissions

Industrial heavyweights call for urgent action on cutting Australia’s emissions

In joint statement companies say they are ‘ready to seize opportunity’ of decarbonisation and call on others to join them

@CarbonBrief shared
On Apr 3, 2023
A frontpage story in @ObserverUK says that a new oil and gas project called Rosebank, if it passes the final stages of approval, would blow through the UK’s remaining “carbon budget” for oil and gas production. https://t.co/U2pWAy3gCw
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New oilfield in the North Sea would blow the UK’s carbon budget

New oilfield in the North Sea would blow the UK’s carbon budget

Campaigners say Rosebank, with a potential yield of 500m barrels, would seriously undermine legal commitment to net zero

@tveitdal shared
On Apr 4, 2023
Renewable energy needs to be twice as cheap as fossil fuels: Steven Chu https://t.co/2bMhdTwle6 via @scmpnews
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Global warming: renewable energy needs to be twice as cheap as fossil fuels, Nobel laureate Steven Chu tells HKU forum

Global warming: renewable energy needs to be twice as cheap as fossil fuels, Nobel laureate Steven Chu tells HKU forum

Renewable energy costs need to be at least twice as cheap as those of fossil fuels to ensure a clean transition globally, Steven Chu, a Nobel laureate in physics and former US secretary of ...