Paris Agreement Will Take Effect by 2018, UNFCCC Chief Posits
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Budget & Policy
World Bank Releases New Climate Change Action Plan
In light of the looming entry into force of the Paris climate change agreement, the World Bank Group last week released its new Climate Change Action Plan, laying out a strategy to help countries deliver on their commitments under the agreement. “The World Bank is in a unique position to work with countries to develop […]
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Budget & Policy
Our Children’s Trust One Step Closer to Getting Day in Court
A group of 21 youths led by climate scientist and father to one of the children James Hansen, tasted victory Friday when U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas Coffin of U.S. District Court for Oregon recommended that motions to dismiss their case against the federal government be denied. The group, known under the name “Our Children’s Trust,” […]
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Budget & Policy
Belgium Calls it Quits on Coal
Belgium’s last coal-fired power plant, the Langerlo power station, burned its last ton of coal on March 30, according to Climate Action Network Europe. “Ending coal power use in Belgium marks a significant step in the inevitable transition away from fossil fuels,” Joanna Flisowska, CAN Europe coal policy coordinator, said in a press release. “Belgium […]