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Following the science means slashing emissions 7% per year – starting now
Governments and businesses have set laudable net zero targets, but few have committed to the annual CO2 cuts this decade the planet needs
Paris deal enters boardrooms – Climate Weekly
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To meet net zero by 2050 we need a long-term vision for carbon pricing
Only about 3.8% of global emissions are covered by a carbon price above $40 a tonne – that needs to change if the world is to meet the Paris Agreement goals
What the IEA net zero roadmap means for businesses and governments
The International Energy Agency’s guidance on net zero will inform science-based targets for business and must be reinforced by stronger government policies
UK climate champion: Oil majors can join the ‘race to zero’ – if they align with 1.5C
With less than a year to the Cop26 climate talks in Glasgow, Nigel Topping sets out his plan to mobilise the private sector in a race to net zero emissions
IMF endorses EU plan to put a carbon price on imports
If major emitters do not agree to a minimum carbon price, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said the EU was right to impose tariffs on imports at the border
Big oil need not apply: UK raises the bar for UN climate summit sponsorship
Fossil fuel money is not welcome to help run next year’s Cop26 climate talks in Glasgow, as UK government seeks sponsors with net zero emissions plans
Net zero goal ‘greatest commercial opportunity of our time,’ says Mark Carney
Incoming UN special envoy, Cop26 president Alok Sharma and ECB president Christine Lagarde set out agenda for private finance at UN climate talks
UK’s Nigel Topping seeks broad movement to drive global economy to net zero by 2050
The UK’s climate action champion said he hoped 60% of world economic output will be generated in areas which have a 2050 goal of net zero emissions by the end of the year
Climate change tops risks for world in 2020 – Davos report
Extreme weather, climate action failure, natural disasters, biodiversity loss and human-made environmental disasters top most likely risks to the global economy
Businesses need strong climate policy as they aim for net-zero
Corporate leaders across the world are calling on governments to support their efforts by providing clear, ambitious plans to cut emissions