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Global scientists urge for phasing out of hydrocarbons to arrest climate emergencies

Wealthy and the least developed nations alike should embark on rapid phasing out of fossil fuels including oil and coal to limit carbon emissions and shield communities and ecosystems from the climate crisis, international scientists said.

IISD in the news March 22, 2022

To limit global heating to 1.5 C, Canada must end oil and gas production by 2034, says report

A new report has ranked Canada among 19 rich, oil- and gas-producing nations that must end production by 2034 if the world has a 50-50 chance of keeping global heating under 1.5 C.

IISD in the news March 22, 2022

Study: UK must cut fossil fuel production by 74 per cent by 2030 to deliver fair net zero transition

Researchers argue wealthier nations that can better withstand rapid cuts to fossil fuel revenues must eliminate their oil and gas production quickest.

IISD in the news March 22, 2022

Rich countries must end oil and gas production by 2034, report says

Rich nations must end oil and gas production within 12 years to give the world a shot at meeting the goal of the Paris agreement — and to give poor countries a “fair chance” to replace their lost income from fossil fuels, according to a report by the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of Manchester released late Monday.

IISD in the news March 22, 2022

Phaseout Pathways for Fossil Fuel Production Within Paris-Compliant Carbon Budgets

New research by the Tyndall Centre shows how fast oil and gas production should be phased out in different countries to remain consistent with the Paris goals.

Report March 22, 2022

Canadian Youth See a Different Future for Climate Policy

Young and marginalized voices have a vital role to play in decision-making processes, as they will live with the policies enacted today and will be those crafting policy solutions tomorrow.

Insight March 21, 2022

Rich countries must end oil and gas production by 2034, report says

Wealthy countries must end oil and gas production by 2034 to ensure the world doesn’t surpass 1.5C of warming and to give poorer nations longer to transition, according to a new report published Tuesday.

IISD in the news March 21, 2022

To meet climate goals, rich countries like Canada must end oil and gas production by 2034: report

For the world to have a shot at limiting global warming to 1.5 C, Canada and other wealthy fossil fuel producing nations need to stop all production by 2034, according to a new report.

IISD in the news March 21, 2022

Australia Slammed for Not Protecting Great Barrier Reef From Climate Change

The Australian government is under fire after an extensive report detailing the effects of climate change on its Great Barrier Reef was released Friday.

IISD in the news March 18, 2022

Addressing Climate Change Through Integrated Responses: Linking adaptation and mitigation

This policy brief aims to increase the understanding and awareness of integrated actions that link climate change adaptation, mitigation, and sustainable development.

Brief March 17, 2022

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