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Three Big-Emitting Countries Fail to Protect Children from Climate Risks

Climate ChangeBy Matthew GaramoneJune 18, 2020

Sixteen children, including Greta Thunberg, are urging a UN committee to admit their claim against five big-emitting countries, arguing that the governments are legally obliged to protect them from direct, imminent and foreseeable risk to their health and well-being. The children’s filing with the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, submitted by the…

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Banks’ climate shortcomings could undermine Paris Agreement warn investors

Climate ChangeBy Matthew GaramoneFebruary 19, 2018

• $2 trillion investor group engage with 59 of world’s largest banks. New report criticizes banking sector’s “skin deep” attempts to capture climate risks and opportunities. • 54% of banks support the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), but pace of alignment is too slow.   A new report examining climate management by 59 of…



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