President Biden marks Earth Day with $7bn in grants for key component of Inflation Reduction Act
President Joe Biden to announce $7 billion in awards through EPA’s Solar for All program and unveil major steps to advance the American Climate Corps.
Weather-related insurance claims from UK homes and businesses reaches all time high
Property insurers paid out the equivalent of £13 million every day last year to help homeowners and businesses cope with unexpected and unwanted events like flooding and theft, according to figures published today by the Association of British Insurers.
European court rules climate inaction by governments is a violation of human rights
The European Court of Human Rights has issued its landmark judgment that climate inaction by governments is a violation of human rights.
IETA issues new guidelines on how corporate buyers should consider their use of carbon credits
IETA issues new guidelines on how corporate buyers should consider their use of carbon credits to progress towards the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Accelerating the Energy Transition Panel
The energy sector is considered one of the most carbon-intensive ones, with 70% of global GHG emissions coming straight from fossil fuel combustion for heat and power. The energy transition is in the heart of climate change mitigation efforts all around the world, with the international community working with one accord towards solving the energy puzzle.
Valuing the earth’s oceans at $24 Trillion is likely a huge understatement
A recent WWF international report identifies the asset value of the world’s oceans at $24 trillion- the equivalent of the seventh largest global economy. The accuracy of this however is certainly questionable…