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Asian Development Bank, PLN Sign MOU to Work With Indonesia on Clean Energy Goals
GLASGOW, Scotland, Nov. 2 -- The Asian Development Bank issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2021:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a memorandum of understanding with the State Electricity Corporation (PLN), Indonesia's state-owned power company, to support the country to reach its clean energy goals.
The agreement was signed at COP26 between PLN Chief Executive Officer Zulkifli Zaini and ADB Director General for Southeast Asia Ramesh Subramaniam. Indonesia Vice-Minister o
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Australian Conservation Foundation: Lack of Applause in Glasgow
MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 2 -- The Australian Conservation Foundation issued the following news release:
Prime Minister Scott Morrison's address to the COP26 World Leaders Summit was a four-minute defence of the government's inadequate plan to reach net zero by 2050.
The lack of applause in the room immediately after Mr Morrison's speech said it all - world leaders aren't buying it.
"To arrive at the world's most important climate conference without a plan to halve emissions, at the very lea
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British P.M. Johnson Meeting With Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi
LONDON, England, Nov. 2 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2021:
The Prime Minister met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi today at COP26.
They agreed that Glasgow must be a pivotal moment for countries to deliver real action on coal, cars, cash and trees, looking ahead to Egypt's Presidency of COP27 next year. The leaders also discussed the importance of all countries transitioning to renewable energy.
More widely, they reiterated t
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British P.M. Johnson Meeting With Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
GLASGOW, Scotland, Nov. 2 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2021:
The Prime Minister met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India at COP26 in Glasgow today.
The leaders welcomed the opportunity to meet in person and highlighted the growing strength of the wider United Kingdom-India relationship.
The Prime Minster highlighted India's leadership on climate change and they discussed ways to work together on global approaches, including scaling
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British P.M. Johnson Meeting With Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi
LONDON, England, Nov. 1 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2021:
The Prime Minister met Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi at the G20 Summit in Rome today.
The Prime Minister thanked Prime Minister Draghi for hosting the G20 Summit, a crucial milestone ahead of the COP26 Summit, co-hosted by the UK and Italy.
The leaders agreed that close UK-Italian coordination throughout this year on the G7, G20 and COP26 has been crucial in making much-ne
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British P.M. Johnson News Conference Statement at the G20
ROME, Italy, Nov. 1 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued the following statement:
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Six years ago the Paris Agreement made an historic commitment to end the destruction and devastation caused by climate change.
Together they agreed to limit global temperature increases to well below 2 degrees with a view to keeping that increase at 1.5 degrees.
But hundreds of summits, speeches, press conferences like this later, those words and promises are starting to sound, frankly, hollow.
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British P.M. Johnson Speaks at COP26 World Leaders Summit Opening Ceremony
GLASGOW, Scotland, Nov. 2 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued the following speech at the COP26 World Leaders Summit opening ceremony on Nov. 1, 2021:
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke at the COP26 World Leaders Summit Opening Ceremony.
Good afternoon everybody,
welcome to COP, welcome to Glasgow and to Scotland whose most globally famous fictional son is almost certainly a man called James Bond
who generally comes to the climax of his highly lucrative films strapped to a
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British P.M. Johnson: 'Glasgow Glacier' Named in Honour of COP26 Summit
LONDON, England, Nov. 1 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2021:
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Today at the G20 the Prime Minister will tell fellow leaders that they must come to Glasgow with a spirit of responsibility and ambition.
* Chain of fast-flowing Antarctic glaciers named for important climate meetings including Glasgow, Geneva, Paris and Berlin
* Glaciers were studied by scientists from the University of Leeds who put forward climate-themed names with the
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British P.M. Johnson: Scotland and Wales Could Be Home to New Floating Offshore Wind Ports Thanks to UK Government Funding
LONDON, England, Nov. 2 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2021:
New large-scale floating offshore wind ports and factories are to be built in the UK thanks to government investment, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced today (30 October 2021).
Developers and manufacturers looking to invest in this emerging industry will be able to bid for a share of up to pound sterling160 million in new funding, to kickstart projects across the UK.
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Burma Campaign UK: COP26 Partner Jaguar/Land Rover Linked to Burmese Military
LONDON, England, Nov. 2 -- Burma Campaign UK issued the following news release:
Jaguar/Land Rover are not a suitable partner for the COP26 climate change conference because their owner, Tata, supplies vehicles to the genocidal Burmese military.
The UK Presidency of COP26 has made Jaguar Land Rover an official partner of the conference: https://ukcop26.org/uk-presidency/partnerships-and-support/
Tata, which also owns Tetley Tea, have supplied troop carriers and military staff cars to the Burme
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Canadian P.M. Trudeau Announces Enhanced and Ambitious Climate Action to Cut Pollution at COP26 Summit
GLASGOW, Scotland, Nov. 2 -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2021:
Since signing the historic Paris Agreement in 2015, the Government of Canada has taken significant action to address climate change. As a climate leader, Canada has put in place measures to reduce pollution to work toward meeting our Paris commitments, and achieving a net-zero economy by 2050. As the world shifts to a cleaner and greener economy, Canada will continue to take a
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Canadian P.M. Trudeau Concludes Successful G20 Leaders' Summit in Italy
ROME, Italy, Nov. 1 -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2021:
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Rome, Italy, with a focus on the urgent priorities of protecting the environment and fighting climate change and biodiversity loss.
Prime Minister Trudeau emphasized the importance of G20 leadership in building and sustaining climate action, including fully implementing the Paris Agr
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Environment & Climate Change Canada Minister Guilbeault Will Accompany Prime Minister Trudeau, Canadian Delegation to U.N. Climate Change Conference
GATINEAU, Quebec, Nov. 2 -- Environment and Climate Change Canada issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2021:
Six years ago, the world came together to sign on to the Paris Agreement. The science says that in order to keep the goals of the Paris Agreement within reach and avert the worst impacts of climate change, the world needs to do more, and on a faster timeline. That is why Canada will join over 190 countries in Glasgow for COP26 and why Canada has significantly increased its clima
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European Investment Bank Joins the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov. 2 -- The European Investment Bank issued the following news release:
The European Investment Bank has joined the new Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) that was launched on 2 November 2021 at the COP26 World Leaders Summit. The new alliance has made an initial $10 billion commitment to accelerate and scale a more equitable green energy transition and renewable power in developing countries worldwide.
Over the next decade, the alliance aims to mobilize
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International Renewable Energy Agency: Leading Players Call for Immediate Actions at COP26 to Accelerate Renewable Energy Jobs
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 2 (TNSOps) -- The International Renewable Energy Agency issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2021:
More than 130 renewable energy leaders, under the auspices of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Coalition for Action, launched a Call to Action for COP26 today, encouraging all governments at national, regional, and local levels to ensure access to high-quality, sustainable jobs during the energy transition.
Limiting the earth's temper
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Minnesota Power Files Request for Rate Change to Support Sustainable Energy Future Amid Changing Customer Demand
DULUTH, Minnesota, Nov. 2 -- Minnesota Power, a division of Allete, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2021:
Minnesota Power, a utility division of ALLETE Inc. (NYSE: ALE), is filing a request today with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) to increase its annual operating revenue by $108 million and adjust rates for its retail electric customers.
The approximately 18% increase proposed by the company reflects changes in revenue and expenses related to Minnesota Power's o
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National Wildlife Federation: Investments in Frontline and Fenceline Communities Address Environmental Injustices
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (TNSOps) -- The National Wildlife Federation issued the following news release:
The National Wildlife Federation's Clean Economy Coalition of Color convened for their fourth conversation to discuss the Build Back Better agenda and the impact on communities of color. Discussions centered on investments in frontline and fenceline communities to address legacy environmental and health hazards, and best practices to ensure clean energy tax credits are implemented equitably.
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Office of the Prime Minister of Australia: Strengthening Low Emissions Technology Cooperation With the Republic of Korea
CANBERRA, Australia, Nov. 1 -- The office of the Prime Minister of Australia issued the following joint news release with Angus Taylor, minister for industry, energy and emissions reduction:
Australia and the Republic of Korea will work together to drive increased adoption of low and zero emissions technologies through a new Australia-Republic of Korea Low and Zero Emissions Technology Partnership.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea (ROK) agreed th
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Oxfam Criticizes Lack of Bold G20 Action to Tackle Vaccine Inequality, Climate Change, and Promote a Fair Economy Ecovery
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 1 (TNSOps) -- Oxfam America issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2021:
At the end of the G20 Summit in Rome, Italy, Oxfam panned the lack of bold and effective action from the world leaders at such an important moment in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Despite the amazing coffee in Rome, G20 leaders must have been drinking decaf, as their collective results were muted, unambitious, and lacking concrete action plans," said Oxfam's Senior Advis
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Oxfam Criticizes Lack of G20 Bold Action to Tackle Vaccine Inequality, Climate Change, and Promote a Fair Economic Recovery
OXFORD, England, Nov. 1 -- Oxfam International issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2021:
At the end of the G20 Summit in Rome, Italy, Oxfam panned the lack of bold and effective action from the world leaders at such an important moment in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Despite the amazing coffee in Rome, G20 leaders must have been drinking decaf, as their collective results were muted, unambitious, and lacking concrete action plans," said Oxfam's Senior Advisor, Jorn
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Pa. Gov. Wolf Awards $9.5 Million to Reduce Pollutants and Increase Clean Transportation
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2021:
Governor Tom Wolf today awarded $9.5 million to reduce diesel emissions, improve air quality, and promote clean transportation technologies.
This latest Driving PA Forward funding is for two grant programs: the Fast Charging and Hydrogen Fueling Grant Program and the Marine and Rail Freight Movers Grant Program. Funding for the grant program comes from the Environmental Mitigat
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Secretary of State Blinken With Margaret Brennan of CBS Face the Nation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of an interview on Oct. 31, 2021, of Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken with Margaret Brennan of CBS Face the Nation:
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QUESTION: We spoke with the Secretary earlier and began by asking him when the U.S. will resume negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, the Iranians have now said that they're coming back to talks toward the end of November. We'll see if they actually do. That's g
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Sen. Barrasso: President Biden is Punishing America's Economy While Pretending to Protect Environment
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 1, 2021:
U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), issued the following statement in response to President Biden's long-term climate plan for the United States.
"President Biden is punishing America's economy while pretending to protect the environment.
"The pres
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Sen. Boozman: Energy Accessibility and Reliability Is Under Attack
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following weekly column:
Arkansans filling up their vehicles are paying more now than at any time in the last seven years. In the Natural State, the average price for a gallon of gas is $1.20 more than what were we paying just one year ago. It's not only fuel prices that are spiking, but energy costs across the board are snowballing out of control. In late October, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projected the cost
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Sen. Daines to Secretary Yellen: President Biden Policies Are Greater Threat to Financial Stability, Energy Security Than Climate Change
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Steve Daines is calling out Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for designating climate change as an emerging threat to financial stability, but ignoring the very real and present threat that the Biden administration's war on made in Montana and made in America energy poses to the financial stability of Montanans and all Americans.
"I write to express concern with the Financial Stability Oversight
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Sierra Club Statement on COP26 Kickoff, Bloomberg Coal Announcement
GLASGOW, Scotland, Nov. 2 (TNSOps) -- The Sierra Club issued the following statement on Nov. 1, 2021:
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The annual United Nations Climate Negotiations (COP26) began in Glasgow, with thousands of attendees from across the globe convening for climate action and discussions. The event began with Bloomberg Philanthropies announcing a huge new initiative aiming to close 25% of the world's remaining coal plants--and all of the proposed plants--by 2025.
In response, the Sierra Club's Internation
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U.N. Environment Programme: Methane Observatory Launched to Boost Action on Powerful Climate-Warming Gas
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov. 2 -- The United Nations Environment Programme issued the following news release:
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP), with support from the European Union, today launched a new Observatory to drive action on reducing methane emissions - a powerful greenhouse gas responsible for at least a quarter of the current climate warming.The International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) was launched at the G20 Summit, on the eve of the latest round of climate talks, known as COP2
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W.Va. Gov. Justice Announces $38.7 Million Revenue Surplus for October 2021
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2021:
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia's General Revenue collections for October 2021 came in at $38.7 million above estimates.
"It's become old hat. But to have all this success, month after month, we would have danced in the streets not that long ago. Before I walked in the door, all of this would have been impossible," Gov. Justice said. "We had deficits li
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White House Fact Sheet: 'President Biden Tackles Methane Emissions, Spurs Innovations, and Supports Sustainable Agriculture to Build a Clean Energy Economy & Create Jobs'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Nov. 1, 2021, entitled "President Biden Tackles Methane Emissions, Spurs Innovations, and Supports Sustainable Agriculture to Build a Clean Energy Economy and Create Jobs":
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President Biden is announcing bold actions consistent with his vision that tackling the climate crisis is not just an imperative, but one of the greatest economic opportunities of our time. When he thinks of climate, he thinks of jobs - and he kn
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White House Issues Transcript of News Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Jean-Pierre Aboard Air Force One En Route Glasgow, Scotland
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Nov. 2 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news gaggle with Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Nov. 1, 2021, while en route to Glasgow, Scotland:
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MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right, guys. Thank you so much for joining us on this trip. We have National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to take a couple of questions from you.
MR. SULLIVAN: Hey, guys. How are you? So, I thought I would just start with a little bit of context for what we'r
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WildEarth Guardians Condemns Biden Plan to Sell Public Lands for Fracking as Climate Hypocrisy and More Broken Promises
DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 2 (TNSPol) -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release:
As world leaders gather in Glasgow for the 26th United Nations' Climate Conference, President Biden and his administration announced new plans to sell public lands for fracking, a move WildEarth Guardians condemned as hypocritical, scientifically ignorant, and legally indefensible.
"While President Biden is talking a good talk on climate action, the reality is his administration is actively working to f
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