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Can US meet its climate goals? New study says 'yes.'
2015-05-28 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Christian Science Monitor: The world's second largest emitter has made big promises to trim output of the planet-warming gases that scientists say raise global average temperatures. The question is whether or not the US can actually follow through on its ambitious climate targets. A study released Wednesday says it can, but success is by no means guaranteed. Without relying on nonexistent technologies or new federal laws, the US could meet or even exceed its climate targets at little or no cost to the economy, according...
Boris Johnson's decision not to divest goes against his climate goals for London
2015-05-21 11:27:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Last week the mayor of London rejected the London Assemblys call for City Hall and the 4.8bn London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) to divest from fossil fuels. In the Guardian on Friday, Matthew Pencharz, the Mayors senior advisor on environment and energy, expanded on Boris Johnsons rejection, arguing that there needs to be a managed transition away from fossil fuels, to avoid a sudden cliff edge, and that we need domestic fracking to meet our energy demand for the medium term. Its a blow...
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A Blueprint for High-performing, Sustainable Construction: Decision-makers Rely on Diverse Bayer MaterialScience LLC Materials to Meet Building Goals
2015-05-19 12:31:13| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
ATLANTA, Architects work with engineers, contractors, building owners and other decision-makers to create functional, attractive and sustainable buildings. They also rely on materials suppliers to help achieve their building goals. For decades, Bayer MaterialScience LLC has been a leading supplier of...
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Weak climate deal would jeopardise new development goals - experts
2015-05-17 06:54:00| IT Services - Topix.net
A flood survivor carries a rubber ring as he arrives on dry land in Multan, Punjab province, Sept. 13, 2014.
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Report: Global emissions goals still arent enough prevent dangerous warming
2015-05-05 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Washington Post: When it comes to combating climate change, many scientists and policy makers focus on one major goal: cut carbon emissions enough to keep the planets average surface temperature from rising more than 2 degrees Celsius above its pre-industrial level. But a new analysis, published on Monday by the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, said were still falling short of the mark. For years, the 2-degree target has been touted by experts as a kind of climate threshold:...
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