Global carbon dioxide emissions set for second-biggest increase in history

Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions are on course to surge by 1.5 billion tonnes in 2021 – the second-largest increase in history – reversing most of last year’s decline caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, a new IEA report shows.

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Undeterred by pandemic: Four trends in global climate action to watch in the coming decade

(CDP) The fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement marks a pivotal milestone in environmental disclosure. 2020 has seen a major increase (45% up on last year) in the number of companies achieving an A score – out of more than 9,600…

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Global energy and climate leaders pledge clean energy action at IEA-COP26 Net Zero Summit

Top international energy and climate leaders from more than 40 countries took part in the IEA-COP26 Net Zero Summit today to identify how to work together to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.

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European Commission and IEA join forces for net-zero mission

The European Commission and International Energy Agency have joined forces in preparation for the IEA-COP26 Net Zero Summit, to underline the essential contribution of the energy sector to achieving a climate neutral economy - with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

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