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COVID-19 pandemic
ClimateHealth
May 4, 2020

Support grows for a “Better Recovery”

As governments respond to the economic fallout from COVID-19, there is a growing demand to “recover better”. By ensuring that money spent on recovery is invested in a low-carbon and resilient economy, we can make incredible progress in the fight against climate change.

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Source: United Nations Climate Change
Climate disruption
ClimateHealth
May 11, 2020

Working together to rescue the planet

True leadership understands there are times to think big and generously. The COVID-19 pandemic is such a moment. António Guterres, head of the UN, proposes six climate-positive actions for governments to consider once they go about building back their economies.

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Source: New York Times
From CO2 to low-cost fuel
ClimateEnergy
January 14, 2020

Artificial leaf mimics natural processes

A new process for artificial leaf technology, inspired by photosynthesis, can make carbon-neutral fuel at a low cost. This process is very promising in terms of exploiting excess CO2. It is 10 times more efficient than photosynthesis and avoids the use of electricity.

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Source: Fast Company
10 predictions for 2020
ClimateEnergy
February 18, 2020

Energy, vehicles & sustainability

A record year of wind installations, driven by a towering 69 GW of new onshore capacity. That’s just one prediction by BloombergNEF for what 2020 will bring for the low-carbon transition. Companies and investors are more than ever committed to a cleaner future.

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Source: BloombergNEF
BP sets bold agenda
Climate
February 28, 2020

Planning to eliminate CO2 emissions

BP’s CEO set out the boldest climate plan of any major oil company, pledging to eliminate almost all of the carbon emissions from its operations and the fuel it sells to customers. This sets an ambitious agenda for what’s becoming an existential challenge for the oil industry.

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Source: Bloomberg Green
Doubling down
Climate
March 6, 2020

Europe's low-carbon investment opportunity

For the EU to meet its net-zero target by 2050, the economy must rapidly decarbonise. More investment is needed in transformational technologies – particularly in the materials sector. A new report reveals current levels of low-carbon capital investment must double.

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Source: CDP Global