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What Is Energy Transition? A Guide to the Future of Energy

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Key Drivers of the Energy Transition The energy transition is driven by several significant factors, including the critical need to combat climate change and the economic benefits of renewable energy sources. Combatting climate change Reducing carbon emissions is at the core of energy transition efforts.

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Ten good news stories on climate and clean energy in 2024

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But its true: Canada and the world made enormous strides addressing climate change and building a cleaner economy. This year also brought important new policy research on an Indigenous electrification strategy , Indigenous participation in clean energy , and Indigenous housing and clean technologies.

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Ceres Welcomes Final Agreement at COP29 to Move the World Forward With Climate Action

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“Today’s agreement shows once again that finance and markets will play a central role in achieving the world’s shared goal of preventing the worst impacts of climate change. Backsliding on U.S. About Ceres Ceres is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just, and sustainable world.

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If done well, financial regulations play a crucial role in cutting carbon emissions

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As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlighted last week, we are in the midst of a climate emergency. At the same time, Canada’s financial system continues to pump billions of dollars into fossil fuel developments.

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If we want to compete, Canada needs a green and transition taxonomy ASAP

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To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 , the Government of Canada has invested billions of dollars in practical efforts to lessen the effects of climate change and encourage clean economic growth. Together, a combined green and transition taxonomy can support a holistic approach to achieve a low-carbon transition.

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New Report Highlights U.S. Insurance Sector's Efforts in Addressing Climate Change Risk

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July 25, 2023 /3BL/ - A new report released today by the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets and the California Department of Insurance reveals that insurance companies are pursuing a wide variety of strategies to manage the increasing risks associated with climate change. Climate Risk Management in the U.S.

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Four Ways Development Agencies Can Advance Carbon Markets

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Looking at how international development agencies can advance carbon markets. DESCRIPTION: Tetra Tech’s Rodrigo Chaparro, senior climate advisor, looks at how international development agencies can advance carbon markets. SOURCE: Tetra Tech. Key Issue 1—Domestic Action vs. International Transfers.