Week of 19 April 2021 How can the move toward zero-carbon economies benefit workers and communities? Our key takeaway: Just transition is possible because it’s happening. It needs to integrate social dialogue with people across the community who are impacted when a major local industry closes, beyond immediate workers, and consider how taxes from fossil … Continue reading How can the move toward zero-carbon economies benefit workers and communities?
What does the new European Climate Law say?
Week of 19 April 2021 What does the new European Climate Law say? Our key takeaway: The EU’s commitment to reach climate neutrality by 2050 has moved beyond political ambition to the law!On 21 April 2021, the EU adopted the European Climate Law which:Enshrines the EU's commitment to reach climate neutrality by 2050 into law. … Continue reading What does the new European Climate Law say?
What are the new climate targets resulting from the Earth Day Summit in Washington?
Week of 19 April 2021 What are the new climate targets resulting from the Earth Day Summit in Washington? Our key takeaway: Biden commits to cut the U.S. emissions at least in half by 2030 (when compared to 2005 levels). This is ambitious – although not as ambitious as the UK or Europe, not yet … Continue reading What are the new climate targets resulting from the Earth Day Summit in Washington?