7 November 2022. During the World Leaders Summit of COP27, the United States and the United Kingdom underline our support of the Green Shipping Challenge, which builds on last year’s Clydebank Declaration for green shipping corridors and are pleased to announce our intention to support the establishment of green shipping corridors between our countries. Green ...
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 7 November, 2022 | Categories: Alert, News, Press Releases, Science & Tech, U.S. & United Kingdom | Tags: Climate Change, Green Technology
On day one at the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties, President Joe Biden made clear that Glasgow must raise global ambition during this decisive decade of climate action to preserve our shared future.
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By Weblord | 13 November, 2021 | Categories: News, Policy, Science & Tech | Tags: Climate Change, Climate research, COP26
U.S.-China Joint Glasgow Declaration on Enhancing Climate Action in the 2020s Media Note Office of the Spokesperson November 10, 2021 The United States and China recall their Joint Statement Addressing the Climate Crisis of April 17th, 2021. They are committed to its effective implementation and appreciate the intensive work that has taken ...
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By Weblord | 10 November, 2021 | Categories: Policy, Science & Tech | Tags: Climate Change, Climate research
At the launch of the First Movers Coalition, more than 25 Founding Members—leading companies from a wide range of industries around the world—made commitments to spur the commercialization of emerging technologies in this decade
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By Weblord | 4 November, 2021 | Categories: Policy, Science & Tech, U.S. & United Kingdom, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Climate Change, Climate research, COP26
The United States is taking ambitious action to conserve and restore natural ecosystems at home, through partnerships among federal government agencies, states, tribes, nongovernmental organizations, and private landowners. U.S. Announcements on World Leaders Summit Forest and Land Use Event Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson November 3, 2021 On November 2, 2021, world leaders gathered ...
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By Weblord | 3 November, 2021 | Categories: News, Policy, Science & Tech, U.S. & United Kingdom | Tags: Climate Change, Climate research, COP26
And I want to thank the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Johnson for hosting us — hosting the world at a critical moment, as well as — I met with Prince Charles, who’s put together a very significant operation over the last six, seven years of trying to bring in the private sector into — ...
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By Weblord | 2 November, 2021 | Categories: News, Policy, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & United Kingdom | Tags: Climate Change, COP26, President Joseph R. Biden
So, today, the President spoke at the COP26 and called on leaders from more than 100 countries to raise our ambition to tackle the climate crisis. As you all heard in his remarks, he knows the world is falling short right now, and Glasgow must be the kickoff of this decade of ambition as well ...
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By Weblord | 2 November, 2021 | Categories: News, Policy, Science & Tech, U.S. & United Kingdom | Tags: Climate Change, Climate research, COP26
Fact Sheet: President Biden Tackles Methane Emissions, Spurs Innovations, and Supports Sustainable Agriculture to Build a Clean Energy Economy and Create Jobs The White House Statements & Releases November 02, 2021 Today, President Biden is announcing bold actions consistent with his vision that tackling the climate crisis is not just an imperative, but ...
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By Weblord | 2 November, 2021 | Categories: News, Policy, Science & Tech, U.S. & United Kingdom | Tags: Climate Change, Climate research, COP26
Conserving our forests and other critical ecosystems is indispensable — an indispensable piece of keeping our climate goals within reach as well as many other key priorities that we have together: ensuring clean water, maintaining biodiversity, supporting rural and Indigenous communities, and reducing the risk of the spread of disease.
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By Weblord | 2 November, 2021 | Categories: News, Policy, President of the United States, U.S. & United Kingdom | Tags: Climate Change, COP26, President Joseph R. Biden
President Announces New Actions to Tackle Climate Change, Tap Economic Opportunity, and Tout Ambition of Collective Global Efforts
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By Weblord | 1 November, 2021 | Categories: Policy, Science & Tech | Tags: Climate Change, Climate research, COP26
The United States is among the many nations committing to major greenhouse gas reductions ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) this November.
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By Weblord | 18 October, 2021 | Categories: Environment, Policy, Science & Tech | Tags: Climate Change, Climate research, COP26
The fight against climate change may well be the biggest challenge we have ever faced – and it will require a call to arms like no other in history. . Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Philip T. Reeker The United Kingdom is hosting the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow ...
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By U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom | 16 October, 2021 | Categories: Environment | Tags: Climate Change, COP26
In response to E.O. 14008 “Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad,” the Department of State has released its 2021 Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan, which will be implemented in FY 2022 and reviewed and updated annually Release of the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 07, ...
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By Weblord | 7 October, 2021 | Categories: Policy, Science & Tech | Tags: Climate Change, Climate research, COP26
DOD Announces Strategy to Tackle Climate Crisis BY OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY RESILIENCE OCTOBER 07, 2021 On Oct. 7, 2021, the
White House released Climate Adaptation Plans from each agency , as required by Executive Order 14008, “Tackling the Climate Crisis At Home and Abroad.” The Department of Defense Climate Adaptation Plan, released with these ...
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By Weblord | 7 October, 2021 | Categories: Policy, Science & Tech | Tags: Climate Change, Climate research, COP26, Department of Defense, DoD
Many agricultural activities — driving tractors, tilling soil, applying fertilizer or pesticides — emit greenhouse gases into the environment. But experts are finding that genetically engineered crops can reduce these emissions.
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By Weblord | 27 September, 2021 | Categories: Agriculture, Policy, Science & Tech | Tags: Climate Change, Climate research
In April, the United States committed to creating a carbon-pollution-free power sector by 2035 and a net-zero emissions economy by no later than 2050, which means an eventual phasing out of coal.
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By Weblord | 2 September, 2021 | Categories: Policy, Science & Tech | Tags: Climate Change, Climate research, COP26
“… [at the Arctic Council Ministerial] I’ll reaffirm America’s commitment to meeting our climate goals and encourage other Arctic nations to do the same.” ...
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By Weblord | 19 May, 2021 | Categories: Policy, Science & Tech | Tags: Climate Change, Climate research
In London, [Special Presidential Envoy John Kerry] will meet with representatives of the UK Government, who will host COP26 this November in Glasgow. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry Travels to Europe MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MAY 12, 2021 Special Presidential Envoy John Kerry will travel to Rome, London, and Berlin, ...
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By Weblord | 12 May, 2021 | Categories: News, Policy, Press Releases | Tags: Climate Change
“We made great progress,” Biden said on April 23, the second day of the summit. “I’m grateful to all the leaders who have announced new commitments to help us meet the existential threat of climate change.”
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By Weblord | 27 April, 2021 | Categories: Policy, Science & Tech, U.S. & United Kingdom | Tags: Climate Change, Climate research
The United States will reduce its carbon emissions by 50%–52% by 2030, said President Biden at the Leaders Summit on Climate April 22 at the White House.
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By Weblord | 26 April, 2021 | Categories: News, Policy, President of the United States, Science & Tech | Tags: carbon, Climate Change, Climate research
After fulfilling his promise to bring America back into the Paris Agreement, President Biden convened 40 world leaders in a virtual Leaders Summit on Climate this week to rally the world in tackling the climate crisis and meeting the demands of science.
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By Weblord | 26 April, 2021 | Categories: Policy, Science & Tech | Tags: Climate Change, Climate research
At President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate on April 23, 2021, the United States and United Arab Emirates, with endorsement from the United Kingdom’s COP 26 Presidency, and with support from Australia, Brazil, Denmark, Israel, Singapore, and Uruguay, announced plans to launch the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate).
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By Weblord | 23 April, 2021 | Categories: Agriculture, News, Policy, Science & Tech | Tags: Climate Change, Climate research
Taking on climate change together is more than just the right thing to do; it’s also in everyone’s best interests to do it. Meeting this challenge is going to require mobilizing financing at an unprecedented scale. The White House April 22, 2021 East Room 10:50 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, hello again, everyone. Welcome ...
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By Weblord | 22 April, 2021 | Categories: Environment, News, Policy, President of the United States, Science & Tech | Tags: Climate Change, President Joseph R. Biden
By Weblord | 22 April, 2021 | Categories: News, Policy, Science & Tech, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Climate Change, Climate research
Good morning to all of our colleagues around the world — the world leaders who are taking part in this summit. I thank you. You know, your leadership on this issue is a statement to the people of your nation and to the people of every nation, especially our young people, that we’re ready to ...
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By Weblord | 22 April, 2021 | Categories: News, Policy, President of the United States | Tags: Climate Change, President Joseph R. Biden
This Plan – the first of its kind in the U.S. government – focuses on international climate finance.
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By Weblord | 22 April, 2021 | Categories: News, Policy, President of the United States, Science & Tech | Tags: Climate Change, Climate research
The climate crisis we face is profound. The consequences of not meeting it would be cataclysmic. But if we lead by the power of our example [we] can turn the greatest challenge in generations into the greatest opportunity for generations to come.
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By Weblord | 19 April, 2021 | Categories: News, Policy, Science & Tech, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Climate Change, G7
Today, President Biden invited 40 world leaders to the Leaders Summit on Climate he will host on April 22 and 23. The virtual Leaders Summit will be live streamed for public viewing.
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By Weblord | 26 March, 2021 | Categories: Environment, News, Policy, President of the United States | Tags: Climate Change, President Joseph R. Biden
We resolved today to work closely together to reduce our own emissions and to rally all countries, and most especially the world’s major economies, to strengthen climate ambition. President Biden’s upcoming Leaders Summit on Climate and the G7 leaders meeting to be hosted by the UK are both critical opportunities to build momentum on the ...
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By Weblord | 8 March, 2021 | Categories: Policy, Science & Tech, U.S. & United Kingdom | Tags: Climate Change
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, and National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy U.S. State Department January 27, 2021 James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:31 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Good afternoon. President Biden is continuing to follow through on his key promise to take swift ...
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By Weblord | 28 January, 2021 | Categories: Policy, Science & Tech | Tags: Climate Change
A NASA-led study seven years in the making has confirmed that natural forests in the Amazon remove more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than they emit, therefore reducing global warming. This finding resolves a long-standing debate about a key component of the overall carbon balance of the Amazon basin.
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By Weblord | 19 March, 2014 | Categories: Science & Tech | Tags: Amazon, carbon, Climate Change, tree
