Keeling Curve

Calling All Climate Organizations: Apply for the 2024 Keeling Curve Prize by February 12 for a Chance to Win $50,000

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

ASPEN, Colo., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Warming Mitigation Project (GWMP) is accepting applications for the 2024 Keeling Curve Prize until February 12th, 2024 at 11:59 PM IDLW (UTC-12).

Key Points: 
  • ASPEN, Colo., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Warming Mitigation Project (GWMP) is accepting applications for the 2024 Keeling Curve Prize until February 12th, 2024 at 11:59 PM IDLW (UTC-12).
  • Apply for the 2024 Keeling Curve Prize for a chance to win $50,000 for your climate initiative.
  • Past winners and finalists of the Keeling Curve Prize are among the most impactful innovators in the climate space.
  • 20 finalists will be revealed in the spring of 2024 and the 10 winners will be announced in the summer.

Tackling global warming? Apply for the Keeling Curve Prize by Feb. 10th!

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Monday, February 6, 2023

ASPEN, Colo., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The deadline is fast approaching to apply for the 2023 Keeling Curve Prize. The prize will award $50,000 to two projects in each of the five following categories: Energy, Finance, Carbon Sinks (natural & engineered), Transport & Mobility, and Social & Cultural Pathways.

Key Points: 
  • Last year, the Global Warming Mitigation Project (GWMP) doubled the total prize purse for the 2023 Keeling Curve Prize to $500,000.
  • The Keeling Curve prize catalyzes the growth of high-potential nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies by providing critical funds needed to scale.
  • The flagship Keeling Curve Prize is globally recognized as one of the only climate awards backed by a rigorous scientific vetting process and a council of 12 climate experts.
  • Through the Keeling Curve Prize, GWMP has awarded $1,250,000 in direct, unrestricted funding to 50 projects proven to reduce, remove, or replace heat-trapping greenhouse gases.

Tackling global warming? Apply for the Keeling Curve Prize by Feb. 10th!

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Monday, February 6, 2023

ASPEN, Colo, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The deadline is fast approaching to apply for the 2023 Keeling Curve Prize. The prize will award $50,000 to two projects in each of the five following categories: Energy, Finance, Carbon Sinks (natural & engineered), Transport & Mobility, and Social & Cultural Pathways.

Key Points: 
  • Last year, the Global Warming Mitigation Project (GWMP) doubled the total prize purse for the 2023 Keeling Curve Prize to $500,000.
  • The Keeling Curve prize catalyzes the growth of high-potential nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies by providing critical funds needed to scale.
  • The flagship Keeling Curve Prize is globally recognized as one of the only climate awards backed by a rigorous scientific vetting process and a council of l2 climate experts.
  • Through the Keeling Curve Prize, GWMP has awarded $l,250,000 in direct, unrestricted funding to 50 projects proven to reduce, remove, or replace heat-trapping greenhouse gases.

Apple's Woes in China Expose the Hypocrisy of ESG as a Risk Assessment Tool says Friends of Science Society

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- (Calgary, Alberta) Parts of China have been rocked by vehement protests in recent days, specifically at the Apple contractor Foxconn complex, as reported by CNN, Nov. 24, 2022, the details of which expose the hypocrisy of "ESG" reporting and corporate evaluation, says Friends of Science Society.

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  • As protests erupt at Apple's Foxconn production facility in China, the hypocrisy of 'environment, social, governance' (ESG) accounting is exposed, says Friends of Science Society.
  • "The current defense du jour of ESG is that it's not a politicized investment strategy but, rather, a simple risk-assessment tool.
  • The UN HLEG "Integrity Matters" report, proposing dictatorial mandatory NetZero reporting poses a risk to society , says Friends of Science.
  • Friends of Science Society is an independent group of earth, atmospheric and solar scientists, engineers, and citizens that is celebrating its 20th year of offering climate science insights.

KOKO Wins 2022 Keeling Curve Prize Sponsored By The Global Warming Mitigation Project

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Friday, August 12, 2022

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KOKO, the technology platform protecting tropical forests, has won the prestigious Keeling Curve Prize: an annual award for organizations and companies that have a proven track record of reducing, avoiding, or eliminating greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere.

Key Points: 
  • Each year, the Keeling Curve Prize awards 10 organizations from around the world with significant potential to reduce and/or remove greenhouse gas emissions.
  • "It's an honor to be recognized as a Keeling Curve laureate," says Greg Murray, CEO of KOKO Networks.
  • The Keeling Curve Prize is sponsored by The Global Warming Mitigation Project (GWMP).
  • The Global Warming Mitigation Project (GWMP) is a nonprofit organization that exists to pave the way to a livable future; the organization brings visibility, credibility, and funding to science-backed climate solutions across the globe.

Tackling global warming? Apply for the Keeling Curve Prize by Feb. 10

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

"Each year, the Keeling Curve Prize laureates inspire us with creative, practical approaches to reducing Earth's greenhouse gas burden and staving off the worst effects of global warming," said Jacquelyn Francis , executive director of the Keeling Curve Prize and the organization that administers it, the Global Warming Mitigation Project .

Key Points: 
  • "Each year, the Keeling Curve Prize laureates inspire us with creative, practical approaches to reducing Earth's greenhouse gas burden and staving off the worst effects of global warming," said Jacquelyn Francis , executive director of the Keeling Curve Prize and the organization that administers it, the Global Warming Mitigation Project .
  • The 2021 Keeling Curve Prize application period closes at midnight GMT on Feb. 10.
  • Marilyn Waite of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has been named to the Keeling Curve Prize's advisory council .
  • The Keeling Curve Prize is named after scientist Charles David Keeling's iconic graph showing a sharp increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere since the 1950s.

Tackling global warming? Apply for the Keeling Curve Prize by Feb. 10

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

"Each year, the Keeling Curve Prize laureates inspire us with creative, practical approaches to reducing Earth's greenhouse gas burden and staving off the worst effects of global warming," said Jacquelyn Francis , executive director of the Keeling Curve Prize and the organization that administers it, the Global Warming Mitigation Project .

Key Points: 
  • "Each year, the Keeling Curve Prize laureates inspire us with creative, practical approaches to reducing Earth's greenhouse gas burden and staving off the worst effects of global warming," said Jacquelyn Francis , executive director of the Keeling Curve Prize and the organization that administers it, the Global Warming Mitigation Project .
  • The 2021 Keeling Curve Prize application period closes at midnight GMT on Feb. 10.
  • Marilyn Waite of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has been named to the Keeling Curve Prize's advisory council .
  • The Keeling Curve Prize is named after scientist Charles David Keeling's iconic graph showing a sharp increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere since the 1950s.

Tackling global warming? Apply for the Keeling Curve Prize by Feb. 10

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

ASPEN, Colo., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The deadline is fast approaching to apply for the 2021 Keeling Curve Prize , which will award $25,000 to each of 10 projects designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or increase carbon uptake.

Key Points: 
  • ASPEN, Colo., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The deadline is fast approaching to apply for the 2021 Keeling Curve Prize , which will award $25,000 to each of 10 projects designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or increase carbon uptake.
  • The prestigious competition is open until Feb. 10 to applicants from around the world.
  • "Each year, the Keeling Curve Prize laureates inspire us with creative, practical approaches to reducing Earth's greenhouse gas burden and staving off the worst effects of global warming," said Jacquelyn Francis , executive director of the Keeling Curve Prize and the organization that administers it, the Global Warming Mitigation Project .
  • The 2021 Keeling Curve Prize application period closes at midnight GMT on Feb. 10.

Celebrities from the catwalk, the kitchen, and the recording studio honor global warming projects at 2020 Keeling Curve Prize awards ceremony

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Each year, the Keeling Curve Prize awards $25,000 to each of 10 projects across the globe with significant potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or promote carbon uptake.

Key Points: 
  • Each year, the Keeling Curve Prize awards $25,000 to each of 10 projects across the globe with significant potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or promote carbon uptake.
  • In the face of this historic challenge, the Keeling Curve Prize is spotlighting solutions that offer reasons for hope.
  • The Keeling Curve Prize is named after scientist Charles David Keeling's Keeling Curve, which has been tracking an increase in global carbon dioxide levels since 1958.
  • The Keeling Curve Prize awards $250,000 annually to projects that display proven carbon uptake, drawdown, or sequestration efforts.

Celebrities from the catwalk, the kitchen, and the recording studio honor global warming projects at 2020 Keeling Curve Prize awards ceremony

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 28, 2020

Each year, the Keeling Curve Prize awards $25,000 to each of 10 projects across the globe with significant potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or promote carbon uptake.

Key Points: 
  • Each year, the Keeling Curve Prize awards $25,000 to each of 10 projects across the globe with significant potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or promote carbon uptake.
  • In the face of this historic challenge, the Keeling Curve Prize is spotlighting solutions that offer reasons for hope.
  • The Keeling Curve Prize is named after scientist Charles David Keeling's Keeling Curve, which has been tracking an increase in global carbon dioxide levels since 1958.
  • The Keeling Curve Prize awards $250,000 annually to projects that display proven carbon uptake, drawdown, or sequestration efforts.