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G7 meeting: World leaders pledge act on climate change, phase out fossil fuels by end of century

2015-06-08 23:21:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: The G7 group of industrial nations have pledged to phase out the world's use of fossil fuels by the end of the 21st century. At a luxury retreat nestled in the picture-perfect Bavarian Alps, the leaders of the most powerful countries also tackled threats to global security posed by Islamist extremism and risks to the global economy from Greece. The leaders stressed that "deep cuts in global greenhouse gas emissions" were required with "a decarbonisation of the global economy over the course...

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Morocco Bids to Axe Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Climate Pledge

2015-06-08 14:56:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

RTCC: Morocco, a desert kingdom that imports 90% of its energy, vowed to slash fossil fuel subsidies as its delivered its carbon-cutting pledge on Friday. The first Arab country to submit an "intended nationally determined contribution" in the UN lexicon, it will target up to a 32% cut in 2030 greenhouse gas emissions from business-as-usual levels. Slashing subsidies for oil and gas will be one of four main levers in overhauling its dirty energy sector, together with boosting renewables and ramping...

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Report: U.S. Can Make Good on Climate Pledge Barely

2015-05-28 19:03:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Climate Central: When the U.S. arrives at the international climate negotiations in Paris at the end of the year it will bring to the table its pledge to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions between 26 and 28 percent under 2005 levels over the next decade. The World Resources Institute, or WRI, a global environmental sustainability think tank, released a report Wednesday showing how the U.S. can make good on its pledge and possibly exceed it. Doing so, however, may involve strengthening controversial emissions...

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Houston businesses sign pledge for LGBT workplace inclusivity

2015-05-27 22:34:00| Semiconductors - Topix.net

Houston-based BBVA Compass, The Houston Super Bowl Host Committee, The Montrose Center, Washington Height 's Pearl Bar and hundreds of other companies publicly pledged to promote businesses that are welcoming to gay and transgender people. Michigan-based Dow Chemical Co.

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