Russia has pledged to reduce GHG emissions 25-30% by '30 from '90 levels. But '90 levels so high Russia could increase emissions about 40% from current levels and still meet pledge. '90 was baseline for Kyoto in '97. Russia world's 4th largest emitter after China, US, India. Over 2 gigatons per year. In '14, Russia postponed national funding for clean/renewable power until '24.
4M folks worldwide die each year from effects of cooking over wood fires.
10 yrs ago fossil fuels provided 87% of world's primary energy. It's still 87% today: BP.
Bill Gates investing up to $2B in a new clean power partnership between US, India.
Rapid plankton growth in N Atlantic a sign of CO2 loading.
Paris climate talks will emit 300K tons of CO2.
Judge ruled against 13-year-old who took N Carolina to court over climate change.
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