December 2020
Global emissions reductions: COVID-19 has not been sufficient
This year, carbon emissions were expected to be drastically reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the quarantine, carbon emissions decreased by 17% at the beginning of 2020. However, according to a new report of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), emissions, this has had little impact on the continued increase in atmospheric concentrations of GHGs. This report estimates that this year we would be emitting 47 rather than 51 billion tons of CO2 (a reduction of only 8%) globally. Now, more than ever, it is important that our leaders and businesses re-evaluate their role in building a better sustainable future. This month's newsletter brings together the best in regional and corporate sustainability news. |
Capturing and storing CO2, the business that could grow by 9.22% per year until 2024
The world economy is moving towards increasing decarbonization and these technologies capture about 90% of the CO2 produced in various industrial operations due to the use of fossil fuels.
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Fighting climate change: cheaper than BAU and better for the economy
Here's why acting now to combat climate change is cheaper and better for the economy than postponing action.
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5 keys to climate resilient recovery after COVID-19
The climate change crisis continues to create an unprecedented risk to humanity. Now, also facing the economic consequences of COVID-19, billions of people are struggling to adapt and survive both crises. Climate resilience can help manage these threats.
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Peruvian Congress approves the legal framework for the Sociedad de Beneficio e Interés Colectivo (Collective Interest and Benefit Society).
Those legal entities incorporated or to be incorporated in accordance with the General Corporations Law are eligible for this law.
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Biden: “choosing Kerry is evidence of my commitment to climate change”.”
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden said Tuesday that his decision to appoint John Kerry as special delegate for climate change is a sign of his determination to fight global warming.
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5 lessons from the pandemic to address climate change in Latin America
While society and business as a whole continue to cope with the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, experts are already predicting the next major global crisis: climate change.
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Connecting 5,000 years of textile heritage with a sustainable future
Peru has been cooking for just over 300 years, but weaving for over 5,000 years. Inspired by this ancient heritage, the Peruvian Textile Exporters Association has set a goal for Peru to be recognized as having the most sustainable textile industry in the world.
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Google launches phones and thermostats with recycled plastics
Google has achieved one of its plastics goals ahead of schedule, revealing that all new Pixel phones and Nest thermostats include recycled content.
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