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Removing roadblocks in the race to net zero
Removing roadblocks in the race to net zero
By Melanie Nakagawa
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I finally gave in … After much family persuasion, I am thrilled to introduce the 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱…
I finally gave in … After much family persuasion, I am thrilled to introduce the 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱…
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I had a great time with The Cool Down discussing how far we've come and how far (and fast) we have to go. At Microsoft we recognize the…
I had a great time with The Cool Down discussing how far we've come and how far (and fast) we have to go. At Microsoft we recognize the…
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Happy 2nd birthday IRA! As a present to you all, the Clean Investment Monitor launched new data dashboards that maps location-specific investment in…
Happy 2nd birthday IRA! As a present to you all, the Clean Investment Monitor launched new data dashboards that maps location-specific investment in…
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The Global Community Is Not Slowing Down on Climate Action
Greentech Media (gtm)
Growing global leadership by businesses and investors is bringing in new capital to tackle climate change.
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Agree to Agree
Grist
Fights over renewable standards and nuclear power can be vicious. Here's a list of things that climate hawks agree on.
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Positive tones about investments in renewable energy
SEB
How can the private sector contribute to the huge investments that need to be made in renewable energy and infrastructure? This was the main question at SEB’s customer seminar on Nordic infrastructure and renewable energy held last week. The answers were positive and showed that it is now time to start in earnest the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Geopolitics of Renewable Energy
Center on Global Energy Policy (Columbia University), Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs (Harvard University), Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
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Avoiding Water Wars: Water Security and Central Asia's Growing Importance for Stability in Afghanistan and Pakistan
U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee
This report by the committee majority staff examines United States policy with respect to water scarcity and water management in Central and South Asia. Water plays an increasingly important role in our diplomatic and national security interests in the region, and we must ensure that our approach is carefully considered and coordinated across the interagency. As water demand for food production and electricity generation increases, in part as a result of the quickening pace of climate change…
This report by the committee majority staff examines United States policy with respect to water scarcity and water management in Central and South Asia. Water plays an increasingly important role in our diplomatic and national security interests in the region, and we must ensure that our approach is carefully considered and coordinated across the interagency. As water demand for food production and electricity generation increases, in part as a result of the quickening pace of climate change, so too must our efforts to provide water security. While much of our focus currently rests on Afghanistan and Pakistan, we must also consider the interests in the shared waters by India and the neighboring five Central Asian countries—Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan. This re- port draws on staff travel to the region and the work of experts in government, academia, and international institutions. It provides significant insight and several key recommendations to advance U.S. policy in Central and South Asia with respect to this vital transboundary resource.
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Truman National Security Project
Fellow
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Advanced Energy Economy Institute
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Loomis Council
Member
-The Stimson Center’s Loomis Council is a forum for America’s technology leaders and policymakers to share expertise, build innovative solutions to 21st century problems, and consider the future of U.S. technology policy.
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For every degree Celsius temperature rise, there will be a 3-7% decrease in overall crop production for corn, wheat, rice and soybeans. These crops…
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Exciting news in the world of sustainability and technology! 🌍💡 Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund is proud to announce an investment in Applied…
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We were recently listed in the top 10 sustainability innovations by Sustainability Magazine for our collaboration with Starbucks, The Coca-Cola…
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It was an honor of a lifetime to serve in the Biden-Harris administration. When I joined the team on Day 1 the country was in a very different…
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At Microsoft, we are working to integrate equity and justice across our sustainability work. Our collaboration with Pivot Energy is a great example…
At Microsoft, we are working to integrate equity and justice across our sustainability work. Our collaboration with Pivot Energy is a great example…
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I’ve been noticing a lot more new faces following my LinkedIn posts and thought I would reintroduce myself before we all get busy again in September!…
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Water replenishment is a critical component of our water journey as we look for opportunities to return water to its original source. At Microsoft…
Water replenishment is a critical component of our water journey as we look for opportunities to return water to its original source. At Microsoft…
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📣 Microsoft is thrilled to announce the purchase of 80,000 tons of #carbonremoval from the Western Rivers Conservancy's Blue Creek Forest Project…
📣 Microsoft is thrilled to announce the purchase of 80,000 tons of #carbonremoval from the Western Rivers Conservancy's Blue Creek Forest Project…
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Serving under President Biden was the honor of a lifetime. From saving lives in the pandemic to saving our democracy, his impact will be felt for…
Serving under President Biden was the honor of a lifetime. From saving lives in the pandemic to saving our democracy, his impact will be felt for…
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I am excited to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris along with several other business leaders as part of Clean Energy 4 America. There is a stark…
I am excited to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris along with several other business leaders as part of Clean Energy 4 America. There is a stark…
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Farming is (very) complex. When I get out onto a field and meet with farmers, I'm always reminded of the many different challenges they juggle every…
Farming is (very) complex. When I get out onto a field and meet with farmers, I'm always reminded of the many different challenges they juggle every…
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👉I am delighted to be taking on a NEW pro-bono global role supporting UN Climate Change as a Special Advocate on Resource Mobilization. 👉As the…
👉I am delighted to be taking on a NEW pro-bono global role supporting UN Climate Change as a Special Advocate on Resource Mobilization. 👉As the…
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We celebrated the first SAF into O’Hare Airport yesterday. Huge thanks to Governor JB Pritzker, Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Senate President…
We celebrated the first SAF into O’Hare Airport yesterday. Huge thanks to Governor JB Pritzker, Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Senate President…
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What a fun dinner in Seattle! Always a pleasure to meet and learn from #AAPI leaders making an impact in our local communities and in the world…
What a fun dinner in Seattle! Always a pleasure to meet and learn from #AAPI leaders making an impact in our local communities and in the world…
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