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“We cannot afford to continue thrashing a path through the fragile web of nature and biodiversity to clear the way for human development. Species, ecosystems and the benefits that they provide, upon which we all depend, are degrading and slowly dying.”

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Inger Andersen, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme, said in her opening remarks to COP15 Biodiversity Conference in Montreal: “We cannot afford to continue thrashing a path through the fragile web of nature and biodiversity to clear the way for human development. Species, ecosystems and the benefits that … Read more

“We know that when the Los Angeles Olympics get underway in 2028, air taxis will be in high demand. We may see some of them in the years leading up, but nowhere near the scale in 2028.”

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Originally mentioned at the Federal Aviation Administration Luncheon, Billy Nolen noted the agency would have an implementation plan for air taxis, also known as eVTOL aircraft, by next May that will keep up with the rapidly-growing urban air mobility industry. Read more here: FAA to lay out air taxi plans by May | Smart Cities … Read more

“Cutting methane emissions is the fastest opportunity we have to immediately slow the rate of global warming, even as we decarbonize our energy systems.”

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Originally posted on edf.org, methane experts stated “Cutting methane emissions is the fastest opportunity we have to immediately slow the rate of global warming, even as we decarbonize our energy systems. It’s an opportunity we can’t afford to miss.” Read more here: Methane: A crucial opportunity in the climate fight – Environmental Defense Fund (edf.org)

“It is a profound breakthrough that brings an enticing promise that we could produce a nonpolluting, basically limitless source of energy.”

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Originally posted in The Washington Post, Bay Area Rep. Zoe Lofgren, who fought multiple efforts to defund the National Ignition Facility, was quoted saying: “To see they have achieved ignition is fabulous. It is a profound breakthrough that brings an enticing promise that we could produce a nonpolluting, basically limitless source of energy.” Read more here: … Read more

“One of the most impressive scientific feats of the 21st century… will go down in the history books.”

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Originally posted in AP News, Jennifer Granholm U.S. Energy Secretary was talking about Fusion ignition as: “one of the most impressive scientific feats of the 21st century,″ and that it “will go down in the history books.” Appearing with Granholm, White House science adviser Arati Prabhakar called the fusion ignition achieved Dec. 5 “a tremendous … Read more

“The clock is ticking. We are in the fight of our lives. And we are losing. Greenhouse gas emissions keep growing. Global temperatures keep rising.”

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Originally posted on the United Nations website, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres opening remarks at COP27: “The clock is ticking. We are in the fight of our lives. And we are losing. Greenhouse gas emissions keep growing. Global temperatures keep rising. And our planet is fast approaching tipping points that will make climate chaos irreversible. We … Read more

“The milestone is an occasion to celebrate diversity and advancements while considering humanity’s shared responsibility for the planet.”

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Originally posted on CNN.com, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said in a statement referring to the milestone of world population hitting 8 Billion: “The milestone is an occasion to celebrate diversity and advancements while considering humanity’s shared responsibility for the planet.” Read the full CNN article: World population hits 8 billion, UN says, as growth poses more challenges for … Read more

“There is no climate security for the world without a protected Amazon. We will spare no effort to bring deforestation and degradation of our biomes to zero by 2030.”

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Originally posted on Washington Post, Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva intends to build Brazil back into a global climate leader after four years of rapid deforestation of the Amazon: “There is no climate security for the world without a protected Amazon. We will spare no effort to bring deforestation and degradation of our … Read more