COP26 LIVE BLOG – 2nd November
We’re now bringing our live blog to an end for today, thank you for following along. Check back in here tomorrow or on the CEN twitter page @CEN_climatenews for any further updates and information.
President Joe Biden presents the next steps to reduce the US methane emissions
- The US are proposing 2 rules.
- One through there environmental protection agency that will reduce methane losses from new and existing oil and gas pipelines.
- And the next through the department of transportation to reduce wasteful and potentially dangerous leaks from natural gas pipelines
- They are also launching new initiatives to work with their farmers to reduce climate sparred agricultural practices and reduce methane on farms.
President Joe Biden comments on the Methane gas pledge
- We must reduce to amount of methane emissions ASAP, it is one of the most potent greenhouse gasses and amounts to about have the warming we’re experiencing today.
- The aim is to collectively reduce our methane emissions by 30% globally by 2030 and probably beyond that.
- At the time the pledge was suggested back in september their was 9 countries signed on and today its over 80 approaching 100.
- This will make a difference not only in reducing global warming but also improving health and the food supply.
- This pledge could also potentially boost economies, by saving companies money, reducing methane leaks, capturing methane and turning it into new revenue streams
- This pledge would also create new jobs to manufacture new technologies for methane detection, pipe fitters and welders
- Joe Biden pushes that this has been a foundational commitment of his administration from the very beginning.
Over 80 countries pledge to reduce methane gas emission by 30% by 2030
- Reducing Methane emissions would be the best thing to lower global warming .
- if we deliver on this pledge we can prevent over 200 thousand premature deaths, prevent over 20 million tons of crop losses per year by reducing ground level Ozone pollution.
World leaders of countries that cover over 85% of the world’s forests promise to end deforestation by 2030
- In the first major deal of COP26 more than 100 world leaders have pledged to end deforestation by 2030.
- The pledge includes £14bn of public and private funds
- Land clearing by humans accounts for almost a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions, largely from deforestation
- Presidents and Prime Ministers signed the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forest and Land Use, This will result in their countries committing to protect forest ecosystems
- This commitment on nature comes as over 100 world leaders have came together during COP26 in Glasgow to convince key countries that have failed to follow their promises to commit to cutting the greenhouse gas emissions the world is producing.
The Prime Minister of Norway pledges that Norway will it’s climate financing contribution
- He said that Norway are ready to double their climate financing contribution to more than 1.6bn by 2026.
- Norway will work to phase out coal as well as launching a new climate investment initiative to help fund renewable energy in developing countries.
- He also said that the Norway will to to encourage all companies in the financial sector to work towards a long term goal of net zero emissions.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada outlines his countries contributions.
- Trudeau highlighted that Canada is the Third most forested country in the world and how he plans to plant 2 billion trees in the coming future.
- He has set up a “guardian programme” to support the indigenous community of Canada.
- The Prime Minster has also pledged to protect and restore the wetlands, grasslands and peatlands of Canada.
Joe Biden Addresses Climate change in short statement
- Joe Biden pushed for more commitment toward the paris agreement in COP26.
- He calls for countries to work together so resources are preserved everywhere.
- New plant to half forest loss in america and restore at least 200 million hectors of forests and other ecosystems by 2030.
- pushed forward the idea of giving greater aid to indigenous people.
Greta Thunberg Pleads for change with scottish locals
- Greta was seen yesterday in Govan at a Protest along with many other climate activists.
- During her time she was captured making a powerful and passionate speech to those attending, calling for action!
- She goes on to address the politicians attending the COP26 event, saying how they have lied and pretended to take the crisis seriously for far too long.
Indian Prime Minister addresses the climate crisis
- The PM pledges to increase india’s clean energy to 500 gigawatts by 2030.
- Highlights the great advancements and efforts by India to tackle climate change.
- Urging other world leaders attending this summit, to follow in India’ footsteps.
- Calls for the formation of a “one world group” to tackle the global climate crisis.
- Addresses the “empty and hollow” climate finance promises made by the worlds various governments.
The Indian Prime Minister also presented some of india’s amazing achievements in the fight against the climate crisis, here’s what he said:
- Despite being 17% of the world’s population, India’s emissions are only 5%.
- India is 4th in installed renewable energy capacity.
- Indian Railways to become Net Zero by 2030.
- initiated the International Solar Alliance
Queen Elizabeth urges leaders to act on the climate crisis
- The Queen was expected to attend COP26 however she was not allowed to travel due to medical reasons.
- The Queen said she hopes the conference will be one of those rare occasions where everyone will have the chance to rise above the politics of the moment, and achieve true statesmanship.
- She also said that history has shown that when nations come together there is always room for hope,
- She finished her speech off by paying tribute to Prince Phillip her late husband because the environment was a subject close to his heart and she could not be more proud that his environmental work lives on through the other members of the royal family.
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