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The U.S. government's newly announced nationally determined contribution (NDC), which includes a target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 61 to 66% below 2005 levels by 2035, could help guide government policy in a post-Trump world, the World Resources Institute (WRI) has said. "Even though the Trump administration may not lift a finger to deliver on this plan, it sets a north star for what the U.S. should be aiming for and could help guide the federal government’s priorities once Trump leaves office in 2029," commented Debbie Weyl, WRI US acting director. https://lnkd.in/e69Krpv5

Artificial Christmas trees need to be re-used a minimum of five times before their carbon emissions are lower than that of a real tree, research from The University of Sheffield has revealed. "Real trees are often the most sustainable choice, but only if disposed of thoughtfully," commented Dr Stuart Walker, senior research fellow in sustainability assessment. https://lnkd.in/eqAvTbZw

A new study by researchers from Norway, Austria, and Switzerland has found that while animal-based food production was responsible for almost 60% of the energy footprint of agriculture from 2015-2019, it provided just 18% of global caloric intake during the same period. “Animal husbandry is hugely inefficient," commented Edgar Hertwich, professor of industrial ecology at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). https://lnkd.in/eR64qwJy

An increasing number of Asia-Pacific firms have net-zero commitments in place, however gaps remain in terms of target verification and transparency, a new study by PwC Singapore and the Centre for Governance and Sustainability (CGS) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School has found. "We will need to continue building ‘muscles’ in better climate risks quantification, Scope 3 comprehensiveness, and application of the TNFD, as we get better data and insights," commented Eu-Lin Fang, sustainability and climate change leader, PwC Singapore. https://lnkd.in/e3TG_uJD

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Sweden 🇸🇪 ranked first in the European Union last year in terms of energy generated from renewable sources, with renewables accounting for 66.4% of the country's energy, new data from Eurostat has revealed. https://lnkd.in/eyPtjX6d

While India is 'on track' to achieve many of its 2030 clean energy goals, the country will need more support to accelerate the development of offshore wind, electric vehicles (EVs), and green hydrogen (GH2), a new report by the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) has said. "India’s clean energy ambition is remarkable, and delivering on these goals will require bold investments and policy alignment," commented Swasti Raizada, Policy Advisor at IISD and co-author of the report. https://lnkd.in/et-KFdQd

Following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's approval of California’s Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) and Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus Standards, the Environmental Defense Fund has said that the move will help incentivise businesses and lead to job creation. “These standards will have profound benefits for protecting people from traffic pollution," commented Alice Henderson, director and lead counsel for transportation and clean air policy at the Environmental Defense Fund. https://lnkd.in/e7q3c2WH

Some 92% of electric vehicle drivers will 'never go back' to driving traditional combustion engine vehicles, a new study by the Global EV Drivers Alliance (GEVA) has claimed. “This demonstrates that EV drivers are similar to consumers in general – they desire convenience and a hassle-free experience," said Christian Peter, director of EMC ElektroMobilitätsClub of Austria. https://lnkd.in/ebaKxqvz Global EV Alliance

The U.S. government's newly announced nationally determined contribution (NDC), which includes a target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 61 to 66% below 2005 levels by 2035, could help guide government policy in a post-Trump world, the World Resources Institute (WRI) has said. "Even though the Trump administration may not lift a finger to deliver on this plan, it sets a north star for what the U.S. should be aiming for and could help guide the federal government’s priorities once Trump leaves office in 2029," commented Debbie Weyl, WRI US acting director. https://lnkd.in/e69Krpv5