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23 Oct

Increase in Carbon Dioxide Concentration

The concentration of carbon dioxide reached a new historical record in 2024. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), CO₂ levels increased by 3.5 ppm over the previous year—the largest annual rise since modern measurements began. This increase reflects the continued growth of emissions associated with human activities, combined with a reduced capacity of natural […]

26 Aug Major insurers urge G20 leaders to commit to 2020 fossil fuel subsidy phase out

Major insurers urge G20 leaders to commit to 2020 fossil fuel subsidy phase out

Multi-national insurers with more than USD 1.2 trillion in assets under management have urged governments to commit to phasing out fossil fuel subsides by 2020 at the G20 leaders’ summit in Hangzhou, China next month. Insurance companies Aviva, Aegon NV and MS Amlin have signed a joint statement, along with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries […]

08 Aug

Unprecedented global rise in cities disclosing climate strategies

A record number of cities are now measuring and disclosing environmental data on an annual basis in order to manage emissions, build resilience, and protect themselves from the growing impacts of climate change. 533 cities globally representing 621 million citizens reported the actions they’re taking on climate to the non-profit CDP this year, a rise […]

18 Jul

93 Percent Of Public Companies Face Climate Risk; Only 12 Percent Have Disclosed It

July 18 2016- Forbes article Almost all U.S. publicly traded companies face risk either from climate change itself or from the changes needed to fend it off, experts agreed Monday at the S&P Global offices in New York—but few companies have warned their investors. Some executives seem to be in denial, while other executives may not have any idea how […]

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