Climate Change

18 Jul 2024 – Manila sea level rising by 2.6 cm/year – study

Published by rudy Date posted on July 19, 2024

https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/07/18/2370965/manila-sea-level-rising-26-cmyear-study

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6 June 2024 – After 12 ‘shocking’ months of broken heat records, scientists say Earth is 4 years away from crossing 1.5 degrees of heating BYTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS AND JAMEY KEATEN June 6, 2024 at 12:24 AM GMT+8. UN Secretary General António Guterres called for new taxes on fossil fuel companies as global temperatures continue to soar. U.N. Secretary General António Guterres called Wednesday for a “windfall” tax on profits of fossil fuel companies to help pay for the fight against global warming, decrying them as the “godfathers of climate chaos.”

Published by rudy Date posted on June 10, 2024
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15 Dec 2023 – COP28: Progress for a just transition but big gaps remain

Published by rudy Date posted on December 15, 2023

COP28: Progress for a just transition but big gaps remain The ITUC welcomes the inclusion of references to labour rights and social protection in the Just Transition Work Programme adopted at the COP28 climate talks and recognition of the continuing work undertaken by trade unions around the world to tackle climate change. Nevertheless, the absence…

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28 Oct 2023 – Humanity Is Close To Multiple Environmental Tipping Points

Published by rudy Date posted on October 29, 2023
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21 Sept 2023 – 85.95% of LGUs complete climate change plans

Published by rudy Date posted on September 22, 2023
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20 Mar 2023 – World is on brink of catastrophic warming, U.N. climate change report says (Washington Post)

Published by rudy Date posted on March 29, 2023
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26 Oct 2022 – Climate change economic damage may hit 7.6% of 2030 GDP

Published by rudy Date posted on November 2, 2022
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Philippines ranks 23rd among 63 states in climate index

Published by rudy Date posted on December 13, 2021

by Helen Flores – The Philippine Star, 13 Dec 2021 MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines ranked 23rd in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2022, Malacañang has announced.

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The House on Friday passed a sprawling, roughly $2 trillion social policy, climate and tax measure that is the central pillar of President Biden’s domestic agenda. Here’s a look at what’s inside: https://nyti.ms/3r1I6RA

Published by rudy Date posted on November 21, 2021

The House on Friday passed a sprawling, roughly $2 trillion social policy, climate and tax measure that is the central pillar of President Biden’s domestic agenda. Here's a look at what's inside: https://t.co/jGzxnfnphT pic.twitter.com/oF7Uhk8wWI — The New York Times (@nytimes) November 21, 2021

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What is the “3.5% rule” beloved of climate protesters?

Published by rudy Date posted on November 17, 2021

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Banks must put climate risk at core under proposed global rules

Published by rudy Date posted on November 16, 2021

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15 Nov 2021 – The Glasgow Climate Pact has been adopted: Everything you need to know

Published by rudy Date posted on November 15, 2021

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#COP26 / The Glasgow Climate Pact Has Been Adopted

Published by rudy Date posted on November 13, 2021

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COP26: US and China announce joint declaration to hit Paris Agreement climate goals

Published by rudy Date posted on November 12, 2021

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Unions at COP26: Climate-and-employment-proof our work with just transition

Published by rudy Date posted on November 9, 2021

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Focus turns to climate finance after flurry of COP26 pledges

Published by rudy Date posted on November 8, 2021

by Reuters, 8 Nov 2021 GLASGOW — Governments will push for agreement on Monday on how to help vulnerable countries deal with global warming and compensate them for damage already done, a test of whether developing and rich nations can end a standoff over cash for climate change.

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Climate ‘reality check’ as 2021 global CO2 emissions near record levels

Published by rudy Date posted on November 4, 2021

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The time for subtlety is long gone – world leaders must get on with the job at Cop26 before it’s too late

Published by rudy Date posted on November 1, 2021

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Want to participate in #COP26 but don’t know where to start?

Published by rudy Date posted on November 1, 2021

Want to participate in #COP26 but don't know where to start? Check out these helpful resources selected by young climate advocates and learn everything about the critical UN climate change conference. @uniceflac — UNICEF (@UNICEF) November 1, 2021

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Commentary: What’s at stake at COP26 for Asia

Published by rudy Date posted on October 31, 2021

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Record greenhouse gas concentrations and accumulated heat have propelled the planet into uncharted territory, with far-reaching repercussions for current and future generations. Extreme events are becoming the new norm: WMO

Published by rudy Date posted on October 31, 2021

Record greenhouse gas concentrations and accumulated heat have propelled the planet into uncharted territory, with far-reaching repercussions for current and future generations.Extreme events are becoming the new norm: WMO #StateofClimate 2021#COP26 pic.twitter.com/y8KiuUq1rd — World Meteorological Organization (@WMO) October 31, 2021

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Commentary: Those affected most by climate change have smallest say over it

Published by rudy Date posted on October 30, 2021

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The path to climate credibility

Published by rudy Date posted on October 29, 2021

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Greenhouse gas levels reach record high amid COP26 worries

Published by rudy Date posted on October 26, 2021

by Robin Millard – Agence France-Presse, 26 Oct 2021 GENEVA, Switzerland — Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached record levels last year, the United Nations said Monday, in a stark warning as Britain’s Boris Johnson admitted being “very worried” about the COP26 summit going awry.

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COP26: SDG or NDC? Our guide to the language you need to know

Published by rudy Date posted on October 26, 2021

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Commentary: Cities worldwide aren’t adapting to climate change quickly enough

Published by rudy Date posted on October 25, 2021

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Governments’ fossil fuel production plans dangerously out of sync with Paris limits

Published by rudy Date posted on October 20, 2021

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80% of youth suffer from climate anxiety – study

Published by rudy Date posted on October 15, 2021

by Rhodina Villanueva – The Philippine Star, 15 Oct 2021 A new study on climate anxiety showed that eight of 10 young people around the world are extremely worried about climate change.

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Scientists estimate 85% of world’s population affected by climate change

Published by rudy Date posted on October 12, 2021

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WHO’s 10 calls for climate action to assure sustained recovery from COVID-19

Published by rudy Date posted on October 11, 2021

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July 30 – World Day
Against Trafficking in Persons

“One life trafficked, one too many!”

 

Invoke Article 33 of the ILO constitution
against the military junta in Myanmar
to carry out the 2021 ILO Commission of Inquiry recommendations
against serious violations of Forced Labour and Freedom of Association protocols.

 

Accept National Unity Government
(NUG) of Myanmar.
Reject Military!

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