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Norwegian Oil Giant’s Plan to Capture UK’s Carbon Is Fraught With Risks

DeSmogBlog

Even if they perform as hoped, the power plants would likely burn imported liquified natural gas (LNG) from the United States, Qatar, and other suppliers — a fuel source that emits high levels of climate-heating methane when it’s being extracted, transported and stored. An LNG tanker loads in Freeport, Texas Credit: ©Edward Donnelly.

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The Rise of the ‘Climate Friendly’ Cow

DeSmogBlog

Methane, a greenhouse gas which is belched out in high volumes by cattle, has been identified by the UN and world leaders as the quickest route to cut global heating. It underplays climate impacts, stating that “research has shown that cows do not produce as much methane gas as was once believed”.

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Budget reconciliation: The key to investors’ net zero commitments

EDF + Business

These engagement efforts will enable Wall Street to mitigate the systemic risks climate change poses to the financial system , satisfy growing client demand for ESG, and meet decarbonization pledges. Since the ITC’s enactment in 2006, the U.S. Methane Fee. Advocating for climate policy is in investors’ best interest.

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Campaigners Sued an Oil Major For Climate Deception. Now the Company Is Preparing to Sue Them Back.

DeSmogBlog

Greenpeace Italy and Re:Common have alleged in their climate lawsuit — Italy’s first — that despite knowing at least as early as 1970 that burning fossil fuels posed a serious climate risk, Eni went on to promote “natural” –- or methane – gas as a safe energy source for decades. the spokesperson stated.

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Investigation: How the Meat Industry is Climate-Washing its Polluting Business Model

DeSmogBlog

In step with rising global demand, meat production has more than quadrupled in the past sixty years. We all have to demand more than just words. Today’s meat industry is dominated by a few multinational giants, including JBS , Tyson Foods , Vion , and Danish Crown , with access to markets across the world. We need action as well.".

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On the Future of our Food

Mr. Sustainability

Lab-grown meat dramatically cuts back on carbon emissions , methane emissions, water consumption and land use. Meals on demand, no waiting time involved. One such attempt was Rimonabant in 2006. What if we could genetically enhance cows to not emit methane anymore? Is lab-grown meat better for the environment? Absolutely.

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Climate Intelligence: The Digital Fabric for Climate Action

Better Ventures

As always, the venture community is eager to participate in the blooming opportunity this demand represents. Some of you may recall the boom-and-bust cycle of clean tech from 2006–2011. With all of these signals, it is becoming increasingly difficult to deny an awakening to our looming crisis (finally!) Why Climate Intelligence?