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Nuclear Energy Does Not Seem to be the Solution to the EU’s Reduction in Emissions
This Post was submitted by Climate Scorecard’s EU Manager Brittany Demogenes As the EU continues to brainstorm ways to meet...
After Two Decades of Stalled Development, China to Ramp up Nuclear Power Development
Nuclear power has played a relatively minor role in China’s overall primary energy strategy over the past two decades. While...
Canada is Investing in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
This Post was submitted by Climate Scorecard Canada Country Manager Diane Szoller Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) reports that nuclear energy...
Nuclear Energy Will Soon Generate 50% of the Energy Needs of the State of Rio de Janeiro
This Post was submitted by Climate Scorecard Brazil Country Manager Elis Valeria Anginski Cotosky Currently, there are two active nuclear...
The Italian Recovery Plan is Not in Line with EU’s 2030 Climate Objectives
This Post was submitted by Climate Scorecard Italy Country Manager Andrea Bruno The two Climate Scorecard country climate commitment goals...
Politics Stands in the Way of a Green America
This Post was submitted by Climate Scorecard United States Country Manager Nathan HolmanBackground In the first six months of his...
The Conflicting Goals of Reducing Poverty and Reducing Carbon Emissions at the Same Time in South Africa
This Post was submitted by Climate Scorecard South Africa Country Manager Andrew John Hall South Africa is already considered to...
Continued Dependence on Fossil Fuels in Saudi Arabia and the Lack of a Feasible Plan to Increase Renewable Energy
This Post was submitted by Climate Scorecard Saudi Arabia Country Managers Abeer Abdulkareem and Amgad Ellaboudy The biggest challenge...
Russia’s Largest Obstacle: An Outdated Fuel and Energy System
This Post was submitted by Climate Scorecard Russia Country Manager Michael Oshchepkov Emissions from motor vehicles is a major obstacle...
Nigeria’s Government Failure to Follow Through on Important Climate Goals and Its Economic Dependence on Fossil Fuel Exports
This Post was submitted by Climate Scorecard Nigeria Country Manager Peter HansenThe Nigerian government has made some bold claims regarding...
Mexico’s Significant Obstacles: Lack of Energy Policy Accountability; Lack of Environmental Leadership and Accountability; Insufficient Allocation of Financial Resources
Submitted By Climate Scorecard Mexico Country Manager Pablo David Necoechea Porras This text aims to identify the most significant obstacles...
Japan’s Continued Reliance on Fossil Fuels Poses Largest Climate Obstacle
This Post was submitted by Climate Scorecard Japan Country Manager Yun Tzu-LinLast October, Prime Minister Suga pledged Japan’s intentions to...
India’s Challenges: Lack of Promised External Financial Resources and Greater Internal Investment in Climate Technologies
This Post was submitted by Climate Scorecard India Country Manager Pooran Chandra Pandey India has been seized of the climate...
UK’s Major Climate Challenges: Reduce Emissions from the Residential Heating, Aviation and Shipping Sectors
This Post has been submitted by Climate Scorecard United Kingdom Country Managers Thomas Christensen and Gwenyth WrenUK climate change target...
Turkey: Lack of 2030 and 2050 Emissions Reduction Plans and a Fossil Fuel Centered COVID Economic Recovery Plan
This post was submitted by Turkey Country Manager Barış Can Sever Turkey lacks a plan for reducing 2030 and 2050...
A Lack of Accountability for Acting on Climate Change in Spain
This Post was submitted by Climate Scorecard Spain Country Manager Wendy Paredes The framework of energy and climate policy...
Germany’s Climate Action Plans Set Ambitious Goals but Often Lack Specific Implementation Measures
This Post was submitted by Climate Scorecard Germany Country Manager Zahi Badra Germany has detailed action plans published in recent...
Financial Impact of Climate Policies in France Seeding Distrust in Government Climate Agenda
Submitted by Climate Scorecard France Country Manager Stephanie TapolsyFrance has an extensive set of climate targets and policies – on...
EU Member States Plans Not Ambitious Enough to Meet EU Climate Goals
This Post was submitted by Climate Scorecard European Union Manager Brittany Demogenes One of the largest obstacles that threatens...
Divergent Central and Local Government Interests May Impede Implementation of China’s Climate Targets
Central planning vs. local sustainable implementation At the end of 2020, China officially pledged to peak carbon dioxide emissions by...