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In the US, investors have filed resolutions asking major banks to scale back fossil fuel development financing. Every field that gets developed increases transition risks and physical risks for the sector and other parts of the economy,” the report said. Among the banks targeted are JP Morgan, Bank of America and Citi.
We’re hoping that changes in the near future.” Meanwhile, members of the US Congress have been trying to pass the Pasteur Act , which would establish a subscription model to encourage innovative antimicrobial drug development aimed at treating drug-resistant infections. “It It looked like the Act might be passed last Christmas.
Not least plans for a ‘loss and damage’ fund, which aims to help the most climate-vulnerable emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) cover the costs of climate change’s physical impacts. Just over two weeks later, there is much to be happy about. C is to remain achievable. .
Since 2016, more than 450,000 commercial flights have used some amount of SAFs, the only alternative fuel source that can be used on current aircraft without modifications. The aviation industry will not be able to align with ParisAgreement goals without a massive scale-up in the use of SAFs,” Selih said.
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