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UK’s Third National Adaptation Programme: Missed Opportunity

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Oct 9, 2023

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The NAP3 acts as ‘The Programme’ for climate resilience and adaptation by accumulating the approaches designed by the Government into one program. There is a notable absence of new laws or financing acquired to safeguard existing homes against climate risk Baroness Brown stated that despite the NAP3 looking progressive in comparison to prior Government Actions, it is disappointing they have not used the opportunity to take further action

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UK’s Third National Adaptation Programme: Missed Opportunity

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Sep 17, 2023

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The NAP3 acts as ‘The Programme’ for climate resilience and adaptation by accumulating the approaches designed by the Government into one program. There is a notable absence of new laws or financing acquired to safeguard existing homes against climate risk Baroness Brown stated that despite the NAP3 looking progressive in comparison to prior Government Actions, it is disappointing they have not used the opportunity to take further action

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COP27 Recap & Looking Ahead To COP28

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Mar 29, 2023

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As COP27 begins to fade away from memory, it’s important to reflect and note down some of the significant achievements that came out of the conference and to set our eyes on the upcoming COP28.

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Climate Change: Another Victim Of The Politicization Of The Supreme Court

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Jul 17, 2022

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The US Supreme Court has limited EPA’s authority to regulate greenhouse gases, but leaves open options for the EPA to fight climate change. The ruling came as part of a series of rulings led by the new conservative supermajority. The basis of the ruling was the “major questions doctrine” which leaves other regulations potentially vulnerable.

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What Is Land-Use Change And What Role Does Agriculture Play In It?

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Apr 1, 2022

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Land use change refers to the change in function of an area of land. Since the 1960s, demand for food has resulted in an unprecedented rate of land use change. Land conversion for agriculture is a key driver of the current climate emergency.

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BBBA: Current Status

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Mar 18, 2022

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Democratic Senator Joe Manchin said in an interview for Fox News on 19th of December that he could no longer support the BBBA, taking the White House by surprise. Manchin revived hopes in March by proposing a new approach which would have sufficient funding for climate provisions from the BBBA The clock is ticking for the Democrats with the Midterm elections in November, which could potentially result in Republican control over the US Congress.

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BBBA: Energy

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Feb 27, 2022

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The BBBA encourages energy efficiency and renewable energy while reforming fossil fuel leasing.Special attention is paid to vulnerable communities and to encourage domestic productionThe BBBA chooses incentives in the form of tax credits to promote renewable energy production rather than regulations.