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Cavendish Advocacy: A Third Of The Public Think Efforts To Reduce Carbon Emissions Will Have A Negative Effect On Their Household Finances

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Climate change policy, Physical sciences, Articles, Natural sciences, Biogeochemical cycle, Biogeography, Chemical oceanography, Climate change mitigation, Soil, Sustainability

However,a third of the public (33%) believe it will have a negative impact on their household finances.

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  • However,a third of the public (33%) believe it will have a negative impact on their household finances.
  • There is also a significant lack of awareness about keyelementsof the Government\'s sustainability push.\nThe public are open to the idea of adapting to combat climate change.
  • Intensive public engagement is the key that will unlock public hesitancy to makes changes that reduce our carbon emissions.
  • The sample base was:\n2,115 members of the public, weighted to be nationally representative of the UK population\n'

Merck Accelerates Climate Goals; Announces Carbon Neutrality in Operations by 2025

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Utilities, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Environment, Alternative energy, General Health, Health, Energy, Physical sciences, Climate change policy, Natural sciences, Earth sciences, Biogeochemical cycle, Biogeography, Chemical oceanography, Climate change mitigation, Soil

Remaining Scope 1 emissions will be offset each year with a portfolio of high-quality carbon credits, including carbon removals.\n\xe2\x80\x9cGlobal efforts to combat climate change are essential to the health and sustainability of our planet,\xe2\x80\x9d said Robert Davis, president, Merck.

Key Points: 
  • Remaining Scope 1 emissions will be offset each year with a portfolio of high-quality carbon credits, including carbon removals.\n\xe2\x80\x9cGlobal efforts to combat climate change are essential to the health and sustainability of our planet,\xe2\x80\x9d said Robert Davis, president, Merck.
  • Merck signed three new virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for utility-scale energy projects based in Texas and Spain.
  • These projects will address approximately 35% of Merck\xe2\x80\x99s Scope 2 emissions by collectively adding 145 megawatts (MW) of solar and wind energy to the grid.
  • We demonstrate our commitment to patients and population health by increasing access to health care through far-reaching policies, programs and partnerships.

Joint Statement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Environment and Climate Change Canada on Environment and Climate Change

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Physical sciences, Climate change policy, Natural sciences, Earth sciences, Biogeochemical cycle, Biogeography, Chemical oceanography, Climate change mitigation, Soil

Today we recommit to working together to fight climate change and grow our economies for the benefit of all our citizens, including those most vulnerable to climate and environmental threats.

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  • Today we recommit to working together to fight climate change and grow our economies for the benefit of all our citizens, including those most vulnerable to climate and environmental threats.
  • This is one of many areas where we see opportunity to accelerate concrete policy commitments to reduce emissions.
  • We intend to work closely with Mexico in setting a trilateral course to address climate change and other environmental priorities.
  • We are committed to the health of our environment, the strength of our economy, and the well-being our shared North American communities.

WasteFuel Names Mario De La Ossa President

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Environment, Technology, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Automotive, Air, Transport, Other Technology, Alternative energy, Energy, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Earth sciences, Climate change policy, Biogeography, Chemical oceanography, Climate change mitigation, Geochemistry, Soil, OSSA

WasteFuel, a California based next-generation waste-to-fuels company that uses proven technologies to address the climate emergency and revolutionize mobility, announced today the promotion of Mario De La Ossa to President.

Key Points: 
  • WasteFuel, a California based next-generation waste-to-fuels company that uses proven technologies to address the climate emergency and revolutionize mobility, announced today the promotion of Mario De La Ossa to President.
  • De La Ossa will oversee the teams efforts to scale existing projects to achieve maximum impact from both an economic and impact perspective.
  • De La Ossa was previously Chief Commercial Officer at WasteFuel.
  • Im honored to help Trevor, the WasteFuel team and all of our partners execute our mission to scale proven commercial solutions to remove carbon and mitigate climate change, said Mario De La Ossa.

Therma Raises $10.2M to Make A Global Impact On Climate

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Chemistry, Climate change policy, Biogeochemical cycle, Chemical oceanography, Climate change mitigation, Geochemistry, Soil, Climate change, Refrigeration, Therma

The new funding helps Therma scale its mission to combat climate change by eliminating food waste, energy inefficiency, and refrigerant emissions across the $1 trillion global refrigeration cold-chain.

Key Points: 
  • The new funding helps Therma scale its mission to combat climate change by eliminating food waste, energy inefficiency, and refrigerant emissions across the $1 trillion global refrigeration cold-chain.
  • Therma announced today the close of a $10.2M funding round led by Deciens Capital.
  • By 2050, Therma estimates it could reduce emissions by3.4 billion Metric Tons of CO2, making Therma one of the most potentially impactful climate solutions of our time.
  • The annual climate impact of Therma in each installed location (e.g.

New Program Launches to Plant Two Billion Trees

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Friday, February 19, 2021
Physical sciences, Climate change policy, Earth sciences, Natural sciences, Biogeography, Chemical oceanography, Climate change mitigation, Geochemistry, Soil, Climate change, Climate change in Canada

That's why today, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the next step in the Government of Canada's commitment to plant two billion trees: the Growing Canada's Forests Program .

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  • That's why today, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the next step in the Government of Canada's commitment to plant two billion trees: the Growing Canada's Forests Program .
  • The 10 year commitment to plant two billion trees will help Canada combat climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to our goal of achieving net-zero by 2050.
  • Today, the Government of Canada is taking the next step towards our commitment to plant two billion trees by collaborating with organizations across the country.
  • Our government's Two Billion Trees initiative is another meaningful step to help farmers and Canada meet or exceed our GHG targets by 2030."

At a CAGR of 7.7%, Global Hypoxia Chamber Market to Surpass US$ 100.6 Million by the End of 2027, Says Coherent Market Insights (CMI)

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
General Health, Health, Oncology, Medical devices, Oxygen, Aquatic ecology, Chemical oceanography, Environmental science, Hypoxia in fish, Stemcell Technologies, Financial market, Physical sciences, Earth sciences, Natural sciences

According to Coherent Market Insights, the global hypoxia chamber market is estimated to be valued at US$ 59.9 million in 2020 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.7% during the forecast period (2020-2027).

Key Points: 
  • According to Coherent Market Insights, the global hypoxia chamber market is estimated to be valued at US$ 59.9 million in 2020 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.7% during the forecast period (2020-2027).
  • Furthermore, key players operating in the global hypoxia chamber market are focusing on adoption of inorganic growth strategies such as agreements and collaborations to increase their presence in the global market.
  • The global hypoxia chamber market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.7% during the forecast period owing to adoption of expansion strategies by market players.
  • Key players operating in the global hypoxia chamber market are Baker, STEMCELL Technologies Inc, BioSpherix Ltd, Plas-Labs, HypOxygen, Coy Labs, Oxford Optronix Ltd, Scintica Instrumentation Inc., CytoSMART Technologies B.V.

CN Continues to set Ambitious Goals for Sustainability with Advisory Vote on the Company’s Climate Action Plan

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Physical sciences, Climate change policy, Natural sciences, Earth sciences, Biogeography, Chemical oceanography, Climate change mitigation, Geochemistry, Soil

MONTREAL, Feb. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) is pleased to announce it will seek an annual advisory vote on the Companys climate action plan.

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  • MONTREAL, Feb. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) is pleased to announce it will seek an annual advisory vote on the Companys climate action plan.
  • CN supports the Paris Agreement and is proud to be part of the climate solution, including being amongst the leading companies globally to enable shareholders to vote on the Companys climate action plan.
  • CN supports the TCFDs recommendations and through our climate action plan, we are working to mitigate and adapt to climate risks and opportunities to drive sustainable trade across global supply chains.
  • In 2018, CN aligned its climate change disclosures with the TCFDs recommendations and disclosed the information in its Delivering Responsibly sustainability report.

David J. Kovacs, Formerly of Citigroup, Joins Global Warming Solutions Inc. Advisory Committee

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Monday, January 25, 2021
Physical sciences, Earth sciences, Natural sciences, Climate change policy, Biogeography, Chemical oceanography, Climate change mitigation, Geochemistry, Soil, Climate change

Jacksonville, FL, Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Warming Solutions Inc. (OTC MARKET: GWSO), a developer of technologies aimed at mitigating the effects of global warming, is pleased to announce that David J. Kovacs has joined its Advisory Committee.

Key Points: 
  • Jacksonville, FL, Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Warming Solutions Inc. (OTC MARKET: GWSO), a developer of technologies aimed at mitigating the effects of global warming, is pleased to announce that David J. Kovacs has joined its Advisory Committee.
  • This is yet another milestone for Global Warming Solutions, Inc. as we continue to build out our executive management team with highly qualified, outstanding leadership.
  • Global Warming Solutions, Inc. develops and commercializes technologies that help mitigate Global Warming and its effect on our planet.
  • Global Warming Solutions, Inc. seeks to leverage its experience and management to help make a difference in the fight for climate control.

Supply Chain Decarbonization Offers a Game-Changing Opportunity for Companies to Fight Climate Change

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Articles, Physical sciences, Nature, Climate change policy, Biogeography, Chemical oceanography, Climate change mitigation, Geochemistry, Soil, Low-carbon economy, Climate change

New research published today by the World Economic Forum and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shows how tackling supply chain emissions can be a game changer in the global fight against climate change.

Key Points: 
  • New research published today by the World Economic Forum and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) shows how tackling supply chain emissions can be a game changer in the global fight against climate change.
  • The report also points to the global nature of many supply chains, enabling companies to support decarbonization across borders and in countries where governments do not yet prioritize climate action.
  • The opportunity for impact is especially high for consumer-facing companies, whose supply chain emissions far outweigh their direct emissions from manufacturing.
  • Dominic Waughray, managing director, World Economic Forum, said: "This important report shows how companies have the opportunity to make a hug impact in the fight against climate change by also decarbonizing their supply chains.