Pluralistic: Decarbonization at a distance (02 Oct 2025)

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Pluralistic: Decarbonization at a distance (02 Oct 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow

Newsletter #21 gives the scoop on what’s happened since our #Decarbonization Report provoked an op-ed from President Kotlikoff and a flurry of public presentations from #Cornell.

There are positive signs that #Ithaca will hold the line on their #fossil-fuel phaseout law by requiring Cornell's compliance — but Cornell won’t solve their gas problem without bottom-up pressure.

Read on to help us do so!

https://www.cornellonfire.org/blog/cornell-has-a-gas-problem

#climatechange #naturalgas #highered #universities #activism

South Korea's new Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment officially launched, unveiling a clear decarbonization roadmap and pledging to drive the nation's transition to renewable energy and carbon-neutral industries.
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#ClimateMinistry #Decarbonization #RenewableEnergy #KoreaElectricPowerCorporation #CarbonNeutrality
#Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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'Clear Decarbonization Roadmap Presented'—Climate Ministry Officially Launched

South Korea's new Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment officially launched, unveiling a clear decarbonization roadmap and pledging to drive the nation's transition to renewable energy and carbon-neutral industries.

Yonhap Infomax
Started my talks in Brussels today with a meeting with EU Commissioner for Energy Dan Jørgensen. The full integration of the EU #energymarket is key for the full renewable based #decarbonization of the continent. We also share the view that a fast & full independence from russian gas is essentiell.
EU advisors outline blueprint for turning CO2 into “tradeable commodity” « Carbon Pulse

A patent licensing gamble that threatens Europe’s innovation future 

A European Commission decision allowing rival car companies to form entities to negotiate patent licenses unravels decades of policy, destabilizing a delicate market balance that enables Europe’s technology ecosystem to thrive.

POLITICO
At Climate Week, Chile and the United Kingdom Commit to Ocean-Based Action Plans Ahead of COP30 - Inside Climate News

Research shows offshore wind, green shipping and marine conservation efforts could deliver up to 35 percent of the annual greenhouse gas emission cuts needed under the Paris accord.

Inside Climate News