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Reaction to launch of 'Powering Past Coal' Alliance
Commenting on the Powering Past
Reaction to remarks by Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron at Bonn climate summit
Government leaders, ministers, and other representatives from countries participating in the COP 23 climate summit in Bonn spoke at the start of the "high-level segment."
Reaction to United States' fossil fuel showcase at COP 23
Reacting to the event organized by the United States' delegation at COP 23 to showcase different fossil fuels, Heather Coleman, Oxfam America's climate and energy director said:
Life becomes survival – Climate witnesses in Germany
Climate witnesses from Chad and the Philippines toured Germany to testify about the impact of climate change in their home countries. And also to get a closer look at some of the biggest drivers of climate change: coal and lignite.
Coal is a dinosaur technology, says Oxfam, as World Coal Association meets
The sector must recognize coal is a dinosaur technology that needs to be pushed into extinction if we are to survive.
US-China commitment encouraging, but collective solution for climate crisis is needed
The joint US-China statement on new domestic policy commitments and a vision for a global climate change deal underscores the importance the world’s two largest emitters place on solving the climate crisis, says Oxfam, but collective action is needed.
Lighting up learning - getting connected in Zimbabwe
Have you ever heard of a solar powered school? The installation of solar panels has enabled remote schools in Zimbabwe to enter the internet age and to light up classrooms for study in the evenings.
Japan misses the boat on emissions reduction targets
In response to yesterday’s adoption of Japan’s Intended N
UN climate talks avoid crunch issues, political direction needed
Negotiators avoided a show-down over crunch issues like finance and increasing near term emissions cuts, but they are only delaying the inevitable. A clearer mandate from Heads of State and ministers is needed to ignite the talks and ensure key questions are answered.
Japan's proposed emissions reduction targets fall well short at the G7
Oxfam is deeply disappointed by Japan’s lack of ambition. Setting a draft target of 26% emissions reduction below 2013 levels (18% below 1990 levels) by 2030 is woefully inadequate.
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