Global warming

The COVID-19 recovery plan is an opportunity to carry out a truly green revolution

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Thursday, May 21, 2020

The European Commission published its proposal for a Climate Law before the COVID-19 outbreak, a very different context from the current one.

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  • The European Commission published its proposal for a Climate Law before the COVID-19 outbreak, a very different context from the current one.
  • Should the efforts to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 remain a priority within the economic and social recovery plan?
  • Of course, this goal must remain a priority as much as this recovery represents a great opportunity.
  • We must remember that, prior to the current situation, our society was already immersed in an industrial revolution and dealing with the consequences of global warming.
  • The COVID-19 recovery plan is an opportunity to carry out a truly green revolution.
  • The European Commission's proposal for a European Climate Law was criticised for its lack of ambition when it was published.
  • Some of the carbon-intensive sectors in which we need to act fall under the competencies of local and regional administrations.
  • As such, developing regional angles would increase our chances of achieving the collective objective we are working on.
  • EU Climate Law: Cities and regions demand 5-year action plan.

Frost & Sullivan Assesses the Top 21 Global Risks that Threaten the Next Decade

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

The study presents over 80 growth opportunities arising from 21 risks, which will help policymakers, businesses and individuals take immediate tactical and strategic actions and draw plans to lower impact.

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  • The study presents over 80 growth opportunities arising from 21 risks, which will help policymakers, businesses and individuals take immediate tactical and strategic actions and draw plans to lower impact.
  • Unpreparedness to address these challenges, which are looming across the globe, will adversely impact businesses, societies, economies, cultures, and personal lives.
  • Therefore, companies should invest in future-casting tools that help identify the impact of such risks to their business, thereby detecting vulnerabilities and avoiding disruptions."
  • Climate change risks: Organizations will emphasize investments in buildings with net-zero energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions will increase minimally.

Frost & Sullivan Assesses the Top 21 Global Risks that Threaten the Next Decade

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

The study presents over 80 growth opportunities arising from 21 risks, which will help policymakers, businesses and individuals take immediate tactical and strategic actions and draw plans to lower impact.

Key Points: 
  • The study presents over 80 growth opportunities arising from 21 risks, which will help policymakers, businesses and individuals take immediate tactical and strategic actions and draw plans to lower impact.
  • Therefore, companies should invest in future-casting tools that help identify the impact of such risks to their business, thereby detecting vulnerabilities and avoiding disruptions."
  • Understanding risks and its levers can become a growth opportunity if used as a tool to create value," noted Archana Vidyasekar, Visionary Innovation Group Research Director at Frost & Sullivan.
  • Climate change risks: Organizations will emphasize investments in buildings with net-zero energy consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions will increase minimally.

Iron Mountain Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 52%, Achieves Science-Based Target Six Years Early

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

The report reviews Iron Mountain's 2019 achievements related to its environmental, social and governance priorities and commitments.

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  • The report reviews Iron Mountain's 2019 achievements related to its environmental, social and governance priorities and commitments.
  • Key highlights include:
    Reduced Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 52% (since 2016 baseline), surpassing original science-based target of 25% reduction by2025.
  • Recognized as a top 25 U.S. buyer of renewable energy and honored with the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings Goal Achiever Award.
  • Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM ), founded in 1951, is the global leader for storage and information management services.

Highlights - Sustainable mobility post COVID-19: Exchange with Commissioner Vălean - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

On Monday 11 May, ENVI members will have an exchange of views with Transport Commissioner VĂLEAN on the general subject of sustainable mobility post COVID 19, and in particular on the reduction of aviation emissions through the implementation of CORSIA, the global offsetting and reduction mechanism developed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation ICAO.

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On Monday 11 May, ENVI members will have an exchange of views with Transport Commissioner VĂLEAN on the general subject of sustainable mobility post COVID 19, and in particular on the reduction of aviation emissions through the implementation of CORSIA, the global offsetting and reduction mechanism developed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation ICAO.

Survey Reveals Few Americans Believe the U.S. Economy Will Be Impacted by Climate Change

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

We've seen recently just how quickly world economics can shift and climate change has the potential to wreak further havoc on the economy," Stephan Ouaknine, Managing Partner, Inerjys Ventures said.

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  • We've seen recently just how quickly world economics can shift and climate change has the potential to wreak further havoc on the economy," Stephan Ouaknine, Managing Partner, Inerjys Ventures said.
  • "The fact that so few understand the damage climate change will cause to the U.S. economy gets to the heart of why positive change isn't happening faster.
  • A quarter (25%) of Americans don't think efforts from U.S. entrepreneurs/start-up companies are important in the fight against climate change and only about a third of Americans (35%) believe there is not enough money being invested in technology that could help prevent or fix climate change, the survey found.
  • Among Americans who are concerned about the impacts of climate change on the future, 42% say the U.S. government has more of a responsibility than U.S. companies to address issues in America that cause climate change.

Article - Covid-19: EU recovery plan should include climate crisis action

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Monday, May 4, 2020

Impact on carbon emissions

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  • Impact on carbon emissions

    During the strict quarantine measures implemented across Europe, air pollution has declined due to reduced traffic and other economic activities.

  • EU Climate Law

    On 28 November 2019, the Parliament declared a climate emergency and called for all relevant EU legislation to be in line with the aim of keeping global warming to under 1.5C.

  • The European Commission outlined the Green Deal in December, followed in March by a proposal for an EU Climate Law to make the EU climate neutral by 2050.
  • The Climate Law must be approved by the Parliament and the Council of Ministers before it can come into effect.

Environment and Climate Change Canada named most secretive federal government department

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Thursday, April 30, 2020

TORONTO, April 30, 2020 /CNW/ - Environment and Climate Change Canada is the 2019 recipient of the Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the federal category.

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  • TORONTO, April 30, 2020 /CNW/ - Environment and Climate Change Canada is the 2019 recipient of the Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the federal category.
  • The four press-freedom advocacy groups recognized the Environment and Climate Change Canada with this citation:
    The decisions Canadians make at the ballot box are one of the only opportunities they have to influence their governments.
  • But thanks to government secrecy, it's becoming more and more difficult for Canadians to ensure those decisions are informed.
  • In response, Environment and Climate Change Canada said it would take seven months to release the relevant recordswell after the Oct. 21 election.

Global Patient Temperature Management Systems Market Analysis 2020: Featuring 3M, Enthermics Inc and Stryker Corp. - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, April 30, 2020

The "Global Patient Temperature Management Systems Market 2020-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Patient Temperature Management Systems Market 2020-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report on the global patient temperature management systems market examines market size and looks at forecasts, trends, growth drivers and challenges for the market.
  • The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current global market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.
  • The global patient temperature management systems market is segmented as below:

Fifth Third Earns A- for Climate Leadership from CDP

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq:FITB) today announced it has received a Climate Leadership score of A- from the CDP (formerly known as the Climate Disclosure Project) for its efforts and disclosures related to climate change.

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  • Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq:FITB) today announced it has received a Climate Leadership score of A- from the CDP (formerly known as the Climate Disclosure Project) for its efforts and disclosures related to climate change.
  • Fifth Thirds A- score placed Fifth Third in the top quartile of CDPs Financial Services Activity Group.
  • In addition to the CDP score, Fifth Third also published its first Climate-Related Financial Disclosure Report, which outlines some of its work to address the risks and opportunities related to climate change.
  • Fifth Third is proud to have earned a Leadership score of A- in the CDPs 2019 Climate Change assessment, said Fifth Thirds Director of Environmental Sustainability Scott Hassell.