New Zealand pledges $2 million to help relocate Fijians displaced climate change
The package is part of a broader commitment from New Zealand to invest at least $300 million in climate assistance over the next three years around the globe.
Climate crisis
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India plans 26 GW of solar capacity in agricultural sector by 2022
Around 1.75 million off-grid solar pumps shall be set up while 1 million operational grid-connected irrigation pumps shall be fitted with solar panels.
A million seagrass seeds are being planted of the United Kingdom coast
Experts say seagrass helps tackle the effects of climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide faster than trees.
Norway to make all of its domestic flights electric by 2040
By 2040, the country intends all short-haul flights leaving its airports to be on aircraft powered by electricity.
UBS ends financing for all new offshore oil projects in Arctic
In addition to this announcement, the investment bank has achieved its sustainable investment goal three years early, increasing its core sustainable investments by more than 56% to USD $488 billion.
Emissions from global power sector dropped by record-breaking 2% in 2019
The historic decline in CO2 emissions was largely caused by Europe and the US shifting away from coal, resulting in a global 3% decline in coal-fired power generation – the largest drop in 30 years.
Virginia legislature passes sweeping carbon reduction plan
The Washington Post reports that the Clean Economy Act will create many new employment opportunities in wind and solar industries as the state’s utility companies are now mandated to use only carbon-free electricity by 2050.
Taco Bell launches new 50 item “Veggie Mode” menu
The menu will be available at all Taco Bell locations on March 12, and their kiosks will allow customers to select “Veggie Mode” to see a vegetarian-only menu.
Florida approves largest community solar program in the United States
The Florida Public Service Commission unanimously approved the SolarTogether program, which will ensure the development of 1,490 MW of solar over the next two years making it the largest community solar program in the US.
JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo will no longer fund Arctic drilling
JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo will no longer fund oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The announcements come on the heels of similar commitments made by Goldman Sachs and BlackRock.