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Dr. John Barentine FRAS

Geoengineering is at state of its development where large-scale deployment, even for testing purposes, would be incredibly reckless. The possibility of perturbing the climate in ways that cannot be predicted, and whose environmental effects are fully unknown, is both irresponsible and unethical.

The UK Government should not permit this or any similar activity: independent.co.uk/news/uk/home

Further, the international community should broadly prohibit geoengineering as a climate policy option: solargeoeng.org/non-use-agreem

The Independent · UK scientists are about to attempt to dim the SunBy Rebecca Whittaker
#Climate#ClimateChange#ClimatePolicy
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Doug Bostrom

"... in Arizona, obstruction is less about shifting blame and more about affirming local identity and resisting perceived external influence. Based on these findings, I propose an expansion of the DCD framework to include a new subcategory—“pride, identity, and culture”—to capture how regional cultural values influence climate discourse."

#DiscoursesOfClimateDelay
#ClimatePolicy

frontiersin.org/journals/clima

FrontiersFrontiers | State-level climate obstruction and discourses of climate delay: insights from Arizona
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Doug Bostrom

Again, for only ~$75m of bribery by #FossilFuel industry.

"...there have always been figures at the periphery of the research community who have refused to accept the evidence for climate change and would happily contribute to a report that rejects mainstream science. It's entirely possible that we'll see these individuals step up to produce a radically different assessment than the one that had been in the works."

#ClimateResearch
#ClimatePolicy

arstechnica.com/science/2025/0

Image of a neighborhood of single-family houses, with water infall the yards. A street sign with a speed limit on it is in the foreground, with its pole partly submerged.
Ars Technica · Trump admin may be trying to sabotage the National Climate AssessmentBy John Timmer
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Umweltbundesamt

The 1.5°C goal of the #ParisAgreement remains highly relevant for international #ClimatePolicy & we must act now to keep it within reach! The new UBA position calls for more #ClimateAction, because every temperature increase, no matter how small, counts: umweltbundesamt.de/en/document

Also take a look at our new webpage on the 1.5°C goal which provides an overview of the history, scientific facts and political significance of the temperature goal set in Paris: umweltbundesamt.de/en/topics/c

UmweltbundesamtThe 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement
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Akshay

“As for the framework itself, it includes a lower carbon-intensity target that rises from 4% in 2028 to 30% in 2035, plus an upper target increasing from 17% in 2028 to 43% in 2035.

Any ships that could not reduce their emissions intensity in line with these goals by switching to cleaner fuels would need to pay $100 per tonne of CO2 for exceeding the lower target and $380 per tonne of CO2 for breaching the upper target.”

#IMO#Shipping#Transport
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Akshay

Big news:

“Nations have agreed to introduce a worldwide carbon-pricing system for international shipping to drive the sector towards net-zero emissions by 2050.”

It’s a compromise, but sounds like major progress, in a…challenging geopolitical context.

carbonbrief.org/qa-nations-agr

Carbon Brief · Q&A: Nations agree carbon-pricing system to steer shipping towards net-zero - Carbon BriefNations have agreed to introduce a worldwide carbon-pricing system for international shipping to drive the sector towards net-zero emissions.
#IMO#Climate#ClimatePolicy
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Akshay

A “”hit list” of clean energy projects awarded billions of dollars that the Trump administration could wipe out.”:

“The list, obtained by the AP, includes wind, solar, battery storage and electric vehicle infrastructure projects.

It includes funding to help heavy industries transition away from fossil fuels and funding to decarbonize buildings. “

apnews.com/article/trump-energ

AP News · Trump administration cancels clean energy grants as it prioritizes fossil fuelsBy Jennifer McDermott
#Trump#USPol#Energy
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Akshay

“Eine Mehrheit der Deutschen spricht sich für schärfere Klimaschutzmaßnahmen aus. 57,5 Prozent der Männer und Frauen über 18 Jahren sind dafür…

Nur 29,9 Prozent stimmen zu, dass die ökologischen Kosten bei Produkten, Gütern und Diensten in den Preis einfließen sollten.”

#Klima#Climate#ClimatePolicy
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