Biogeography

CGTN: China vows new measures as world leaders gather to fight climate change

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Sunday, December 13, 2020

BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As the 2015 Paris climate accord welcomes its fifth anniversary, more than 70 world leaders addressed a one-day virtual climate summit aiming to rally momentum and call for much greater climate action and ambition.

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  • BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As the 2015 Paris climate accord welcomes its fifth anniversary, more than 70 world leaders addressed a one-day virtual climate summit aiming to rally momentum and call for much greater climate action and ambition.
  • Surprising the world by announcing a goal to become carbon neutral by 2060in September, China on Saturday announced more new measures to fight climate change and stressed the important role of "solidarity, cooperation and confidence."
  • In meeting the climate challenge, no one can be aloof and unilateralism will get us nowhere, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed during the summit.
  • As the largest developing country and the second-largest economy in the world, China is striving to coordinate economic growth and environmental protection and committed to the global fight against climate change.

Global Warming Solutions Inc. to move its headquarters to Temecula, California in January 2021

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Friday, December 11, 2020

Jacksonville, Florida , Dec. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Warming Solutions Inc. (OTC MARKET: GWSO) - a developer of technologies aimed at mitigating the effects of global warming - today announced that the Board of Directors have made a decision to locate their headquartersto Temecula, California in January 2021.

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  • Jacksonville, Florida , Dec. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Warming Solutions Inc. (OTC MARKET: GWSO) - a developer of technologies aimed at mitigating the effects of global warming - today announced that the Board of Directors have made a decision to locate their headquartersto Temecula, California in January 2021.
  • In announcing the states new100% zero-emission vehiclesfor new car and SUV sales goal by 2035, Governor Newsom said electric vehicles are thenext big global industryand California wants to dominate it.
  • Our new headquarter will have a showroom, research lab and warehouse space, said Vladimir Vasilenko, CEO of Global Warming Solutions, Inc.
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Host Hotels & Resorts Named to CDP’s A List for Leading Effort Against Climate Change

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

The Company achieved a place on the global environmental impact nonprofit CDPs prestigious A List, which names the worlds most pioneering companies leading on environmental performance annually.

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  • The Company achieved a place on the global environmental impact nonprofit CDPs prestigious A List, which names the worlds most pioneering companies leading on environmental performance annually.
  • By being named to the Climate A List, Host has been distinguished for its actions to mitigate climate risks and manage its environmental impacts, based on the Companys climate disclosure in 2020.
  • Host is among the top 3% of high-performing companies that made the Climate A List out of more than 9,600 respondents.
  • Through significant, demonstrated action on climate change, inclusion on this list means that Host is leading on corporate environmental ambition, action and transparency worldwide.

NEC named to the CDP "A List" for advanced Climate Change and Water Security initiatives two years in a row

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

In 2017, NEC announced its climate change policy guidelines for 2050(2), aiming to reduce CO2 emissions from its direct business operations to become carbon neutral by 2050.

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  • In 2017, NEC announced its climate change policy guidelines for 2050(2), aiming to reduce CO2 emissions from its direct business operations to become carbon neutral by 2050.
  • In 2018, NEC received Science Based Targets (SBT) certification(3), and is working to expand the use of renewable energy and reduce CO2 throughout its supply chain.
  • NEC also utilizes its ICT technologies to promote climate change mitigation and adaptation in collaboration with a wide range of customers.
  • (1) CDP is an international non-profit organization in which investors, companies, cities, nations, and regions operate a global information disclosure system to manage environmental impacts.

Doug Ford’s controversial Bill 229 endangers our environment and our communities

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

The 260-page omnibus bill includes a number of unpopular non-pandemic policy changes, most controversially the gutting of the Conservation Authority Act.

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  • The 260-page omnibus bill includes a number of unpopular non-pandemic policy changes, most controversially the gutting of the Conservation Authority Act.
  • It will instead dismantle the very policies and institutions that have helped Ontario boast both a strong economy and a strong environment.
  • In the middle of a biodiversity and climate crisis, this government is choosing to put communities and wildlife at risk.
  • Offloads responsibility onto municipalities which lack the technical and financial resources required to properly protect their communities, habitats and wildlife.

Philips again recognized for its commitment to action on climate change

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Recognized for its actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy, Philips has secured a place on CDPs prestigious A List for tackling climate change for the eighth consecutive year.

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  • Recognized for its actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy, Philips has secured a place on CDPs prestigious A List for tackling climate change for the eighth consecutive year.
  • CDP is a global not-for-profit charity that supports companies, cities, states and regions to measure and manage their risks and opportunities on climate change, water security and deforestation[1].
  • I am proud that our commitment to action on climate change has once again been recognized with a place on CDPs A-List.
  • Recently, Philips was once again recognized as a leading company for sustainability performance in the global 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices list.

Mangrove Action Project Named Winner of the 2020 .ORG Impact Awards in the Advancing Environmental Sustainability Category

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Monday, December 7, 2020

RESTON, Va., Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the People behind .ORG, today named Mangrove Action Project as one of the 10 winners of the 2ndannual .ORG Impact Awards.

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  • RESTON, Va., Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the People behind .ORG, today named Mangrove Action Project as one of the 10 winners of the 2ndannual .ORG Impact Awards.
  • The mission-driven organization was honored in the Advancing Environmental Sustainability category for its work to protect the world's mangrove forests.
  • "Mangrove forests are one of the world's most important ecosystems and one of its most threatened,"said Alfredo Quarto, Executive Director of Mangrove Action Project.
  • "Congratulations to the Mangrove Action Project for being named the 2020 .ORG Impact Award winner in the Advancing Environmental Sustainability category,"said Jon Nevett, President and CEO of the Public Interest Registry.

New Report Targeted at Emerging Biopharma Chief Commercial Officers Reveals Trends in Building Teams and Culture During COVID

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Thursday, November 19, 2020

Trinity Life Sciences , a leader in global life sciences solutions, is sharing findings from its latest TGaS Landscape report entitled, Building Commercial Teams in the Age of COVID.

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  • Trinity Life Sciences , a leader in global life sciences solutions, is sharing findings from its latest TGaS Landscape report entitled, Building Commercial Teams in the Age of COVID.
  • The report, targeted at emerging biopharma chief commercial officers (CCOs), reveals trends in building teams and culture during the COVID pandemic.
  • According to the report, CCOs are looking for people with diversity of thought, candidates who have a lot of different experiences, and flexibility.
  • Trinity Life Sciences is a trusted strategic partner, providing evidence-based solutions for the life sciences.

Carbon Removal Industry to Ascend Under Biden Administration

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Thursday, November 19, 2020

The incoming Biden administration is committed to making significant, meaningful progress on addressing climate change with carbon removal playing a key role, said Giana Amador, cofounder and managing director of Carbon180.

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  • The incoming Biden administration is committed to making significant, meaningful progress on addressing climate change with carbon removal playing a key role, said Giana Amador, cofounder and managing director of Carbon180.
  • Interest across corporate and congressional parties over the past several years has indicated that carbon removal is poised to become a central tenet of climate action.
  • White House Action: Within the first 100 days, establish an interagency carbon removal task force and create new roles in executive offices and councils dedicated to carbon removal.
  • Across the full portfolio of land-based and technological solutions, Carbon180 is building an industry around carbon removal to scale solutions equitably for decades to come.

Foundations: Turning G20 stimulus packages into game changers for climate and biodiversity

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Monday, November 16, 2020

The " Nexus Report: Nature Based Solutions to the Biodiversity and Climate Crisis " highlights in particular the need for significantly increased protection and restoration schemes with a focus on tropical forests and coastal ecosystems.

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  • The " Nexus Report: Nature Based Solutions to the Biodiversity and Climate Crisis " highlights in particular the need for significantly increased protection and restoration schemes with a focus on tropical forests and coastal ecosystems.
  • The foundations call on the G20 nations to integrate Nature Based Solutions as a core element into their economic stimulus packages as one of the most promising pathways to achieve one the key objectives set for the summit: Safeguarding the planet.
  • "We expect the G20 to demonstrate the political leadership that is required now to turn Nature-based Solutions into an integrated multi-lateral response to the intertwined crisis of biodiversity loss, climate change and global pandemics", said Stefan Schurig, Secretary General F20, on behalf of the three foundations.
  • A recent report by Vivid Economics and the Finance for Biodiversity Initiative underlines the urgency and importance of addressing major shortcomings of the current economic stimulus packages launched by the G20 nations in response to the COVID-19 crisis.