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Green corridors: A lane for zero-carbon shipping | McKinsey The shipping industry needs to scale up zero-emission fuels and vessels within the next decade to achieve decarbonization by 2050.   Key takeaways: Zero-emission fuels currently increase the total cost of ownership (TCO) of vessels by 40-60%, depending on the route. “Green corridors” could provide a supportive…

Exxon/Mobil admits that fossil fuels are risky Exxon warns investors of climate risk. When Exxon/Mobil admits that fossil fuels are risky, that’s saying A LOT. Our nation’s largest oil company’s board evaluated climate change as a significant business risk. This risk is on par with operational, strategic, and financial risks that are usually taken into…

The World Resource Institute is launching an electric school bus campaign with funding from the Bezos Earth Fund. Electrify the entire fleet of U.S. school buses by 2030 The Electric School Bus Initiative at WRI was formed in late 2020, with the support of the Bezos Earth Fund. Through partnerships with a diverse group of…

Addressing methane emissions is the most pressing emissions issue Addressing methane is the most pressing issue we should address so as to prevent more heat-trapping, climate-warming emissions in our atmosphere. Methane is Like CO2 on Steroids says a Sightline Institute article. It’s not the only scientific article warning of the critical and immediate threat to…

COP26 holds the power to act on climate change In 1992 nearly all countries agreed they had the power to act on climate change. COP26 stands for the 26th Conference of Parties. They recognized then that Earth was drowning in planet-warming gas emissions from burning dirty fossil fuels. They set ground rules and expectations for global cooperation…

A new global survey illustrates that youth are very anxious about climate change. Many of those questioned perceive that they have no future, that humanity is doomed, and that governments are failing to respond adequately. Many feel betrayed, ignored and abandoned by politicians and adults. Young people are confused by governments failure to act. Nearly…