Global warming

Ocean Visions: Leading Institutions Come Together to Cultivate Innovative, Scalable, Science-Driven Solutions to Ocean Challenges

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Friday, March 29, 2019

Climate change is making our ocean warmer and more acidic, threatening critical ocean ecosystems including corals, shellfish, and plankton.

Key Points: 
  • Climate change is making our ocean warmer and more acidic, threatening critical ocean ecosystems including corals, shellfish, and plankton.
  • "Ocean Visions is a pioneering endeavor that is committed to delivering comprehensive, science-led solutions to the ocean's many challenges solutions that are scalable at a global level.
  • "It establishes a playground for innovative solutions by bringing together the leading minds in ocean conservation who are dedicated to sharing experiences as well as brainstorming and supporting better solutions."
  • Ocean Visions was founded by leading ocean research and conservation organizations to address the growing need to coordinate and integrate science and engineering and generate a knowledge base that enables ocean solutions.

DTE Energy accelerates carbon reduction goal a full decade, will reduce emissions 80 percent by 2040

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Thursday, March 28, 2019

DETROIT, March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --DTE Energy today announced a bold new goal to reduce carbon emissions 80 percent by 2040 accelerating by a full decade the carbon reduction commitment it made to Michigan residents and businesses just two years ago.

Key Points: 
  • DETROIT, March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --DTE Energy today announced a bold new goal to reduce carbon emissions 80 percent by 2040 accelerating by a full decade the carbon reduction commitment it made to Michigan residents and businesses just two years ago.
  • DTE also announced it will reduce carbon emissions at least 50 percent by 2030, surpassing its previous carbon reduction commitment of 45 percent by that timeframe.
  • Two years ago, we were one of the first energy companies in the country to commit to reducing carbon emissions 80 percent by 2050.
  • Our plan has evolved, and we now are accelerating that goal by a decade," said Gerry Anderson, DTE Energy chairman and CEO.

NASA Should Update their Climate Change Website to Include Diversity of Views Rather than Flawed Consensus Claims Says Friends of Science

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Thursday, March 28, 2019

28, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --NASA should update their climate change website to include diversity of views rather than flawed consensus claims says Friends of Science Society, in an open letter posted on their blog and sent today to NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine.

Key Points: 
  • 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --NASA should update their climate change website to include diversity of views rather than flawed consensus claims says Friends of Science Society, in an open letter posted on their blog and sent today to NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine.
  • Since the inception of consensus claims, with Naomi Oreskes' 2004 letter in Science Magazine being one of the best known, there has been concern.
  • On the NASA Climate Change website, Doran and Zimmerman (2009) is presented as a 97% consensus study.
  • After a thorough review of a broad spectrum of literature on climate change, Friends of Science Society has concluded that the sun is the main driver of climate change, not carbon dioxide (CO2).

Inaugural Grounded Summit Highlights Innovative Climate Change Solutions, Action with Global Experts

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Monday, March 25, 2019

Grounded founder, Julia Jackson, started the organization out of frustration stemming from a wide-ranging lack of action on climate security.

Key Points: 
  • Grounded founder, Julia Jackson, started the organization out of frustration stemming from a wide-ranging lack of action on climate security.
  • "The Grounded Foundation will be a hub for accelerating solutions to climate change, and will work to increase awareness around the climate change crisis."
  • In addition to learning about groundbreaking environmental research and innovative climate change solutions, attendees were immersed in experiences that brought the effects of climate change to the forefront.
  • Grounded is an environmental summit focused on accelerating innovative, data-driven climate change solutions.

Schneider Electric Wins 2019 Climate Leadership Award for Organizational Leadership

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Friday, March 22, 2019

BOSTON, March 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric , the global specialist in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been acknowledged for its overall commitment to carbon neutrality at the 2019 Climate Leadership Awards.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, March 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric , the global specialist in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been acknowledged for its overall commitment to carbon neutrality at the 2019 Climate Leadership Awards.
  • "We, at Schneider Electric, are thrilled to be recognized for our climate leadership and achievements in reducing greenhouse gases," said Kevin Self, Senior Vice President, Strategy, at Schneider Electric.
  • We are grateful to the Climate Leadership Award jury and the organizers of the event for highlighting important work on emissions reductions."
  • The Climate Leadership Awards is a national awards program hosted by the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and The Climate Registry that recognizes and incentivizes exemplary corporate, organizational, and individual leadership in response to climate change.

Technology Reveal: How Does ClimaCell Predict the Weather More Accurately

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Tuesday, March 19, 2019

ClimaCell is developing and commercializing methods toextract weather observations from the infrastructure of the connected world.

Key Points: 
  • ClimaCell is developing and commercializing methods toextract weather observations from the infrastructure of the connected world.
  • ClimaCell is repurposing already existing infrastructure, and turning it to weather sensors.
  • This unique approach allowed ClimaCell to add millions of new virtual weather sensors all around the globe, in less than three years.
  • ClimaCell is proud to help the world outsmart weather and aims to keep people safer in a volatile climate caused by global warming.

Misinformed Children Skip School to Protest for 'Climate Change' Agenda, States Physicians for Civil Defense

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Monday, March 18, 2019

They believe they have no future because of imminent climatic disaster caused by human-caused emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2).

Key Points: 
  • They believe they have no future because of imminent climatic disaster caused by human-caused emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2).
  • The figurehead leader of the Fridays for Future "strike" movement is Greta Thunberg, who reportedly started the movement at age 15.
  • "It is not surprising that so many schoolchildren are terrified about their future," states Physicians for Civil Defense president Jane Orient, M.D.
  • Physicians for Civil Defense distributes information to help to save lives in the event of war or other disaster.

Minister questioned on carbon pricing and Brexit

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Sunday, March 17, 2019

The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee has written to Minister the Rt Hon Claire Perry MP with further questions on carbon pricing and Brexit following her appearance before the Committee on 27 February

Key Points: 
  • The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee has written to the Rt Hon Claire Perry MP, Minister of State for Energy and Clean Growthwith further questions on carbon pricing and Brexit.
  • The aim of the session was to discuss the Governments plan for replacing the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) after Brexit, to help ensure the UK continues to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
  • The Committee has now written to the Minister, asking for further detail and clarification.
  • Some of the questions it asks are:
    What the Tax would mean for the Single Electricity Market on the island of Ireland and the UKs carbon budgets.

Global Climate Change Consulting Market Is Expected to Exhibit a CAGR of 4.8% during the Forecast Period (2018-2026)

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019

According to Coherent Market Insights, the global climate change consulting market is projected to exhibit a significant CAGR of 7.3% over the forecast period (2018 2026).

Key Points: 
  • According to Coherent Market Insights, the global climate change consulting market is projected to exhibit a significant CAGR of 7.3% over the forecast period (2018 2026).
  • Market Dynamics of the Climate Change Consulting Market:
    Rising concerns about greenhouse gas emissions and their impact is a major factor driving growth of the market.
  • By 2026, the market is projected to reach US$ 8.0 Bn, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.8% over the forecast period (20182026)
    North America held dominant position in the global climate change consulting market in 2017 and is projected to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period.
  • North America climate change consulting market generated revenue of US$ 2,653.0 Mn in 2017 and by 2026, the market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 4.9% over the forecast period.

Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador announce funding to help tackle climate change with industry, municipalities, not-for-profit and Indigenous communities

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Friday, March 15, 2019

The Climate Change Challenge Fund will support capital projects that lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Key Points: 
  • The Climate Change Challenge Fund will support capital projects that lower greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Anyone and everyone can be a part of the solution to climate change.
  • The Freight Transportation Fuel Efficiency Program gives heavy-duty vehicle operators financial incentive to improve their fuel efficiency and help reduce emissions in the province.
  • The Government of Canada is committed to supporting clean solutions that will help Canadians reduce emissions and save money.