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Berlin referendum to secure climate neutrality by 2030 unsuccessful

JURIST

However, the amendment was rejected as not enough voters supported the proposal to bring forward Berlin’s climate neutrality deadline to 2030. Its primary objective is for Berlin to become climate-neutral by 2030 and not, as previously planned, by 2045. Additionally, a turnout of at least 25 percent of all eligible voters was required.

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Netherlands court orders Royal Dutch Shell to cut carbon emissions 45% by 2030

JURIST

In a landmark decision, The Hauge District Court on Wednesday ordered oil giant Royal Dutch Shell (RDS) to “limit all [carbon dioxide] emissions into the atmosphere … by at least 45% at the end of 2030, relative to 2019 levels.”

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Secondhand Fashion Market is Expected to Be More Than Double the Size of Fast Fashion by 2030

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“Fast fashion market share is expected to stay roughly flat over the next 10 years,” at roughly 9 percent, while the secondhand clothing segment is slated to grow to 18 percent by 2030, double that fast fashion. Meanwhile, off-price retailers, such as Marshalls and T.J.

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Canada: 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan And Canada's Journey To Net Zero - Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Mondaq

On March 29, 2022 the Government of Canada (Federal Government) delivered its 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan (the Plan);

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Singapore: Overview And Impact Of Singapore's Green Plan 2030 - Jones Day

Mondaq

The Singapore government unveiled the Singapore Green Plan 2030 ("Green Plan") in February 2021, a "whole-of-nation movement" to advance Singapore's national agenda on sustainable development.

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Canada: Federal Government Releases 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan - MLT Aikins LLP

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On March 29, 2022, the Government of Canada released the "2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Canada's Next Steps to Clean Air and a Strong Economy" – the first Emissions Reduction Plan issued under the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act.

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EU reaches deal to curb methane emissions

JURIST

The proposal was initially tabled by the European Commission last December as a central part of the EU’s methane strategy and 2030 climate plan. If these reductions are accomplished by 2030, they would represent 20% of the necessary progress toward achieving the Global Methane Pledge.

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