Toyota Shareholders Reject Climate Change Resolution

Toyota shareholders have rejected a resolution that called for greater transparency on the company's climate change efforts. The resolution would have enshrined a requirement for Toyota Motor Corporation to disclose its climate change related lobbying activities in its articles of incorporation.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has given countries around the world a strongly-worded reality check regarding their climate ambitions. In particular, he called for an end to coal, gas, and oil stating the fossil fuel industry is the "dirty heart of the climate crisis.”

And, two climate activists threw paint at a painting by French artist Claude Monet before glueing themselves to the frame at Sweden's National Museum. The Restore Wetlands activist group said the purpose of the action was to pressure the Swedish government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Toyota shareholders back board, reject climate change resolution
The resolution, filed by institutional investors at Toyota's most recent shareholder meeting and voted on at Wednesday's annual general meeting, called for a change to the company's articles of incorporation.

UN chief says countries 'far off track' on climate aims
United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres has given countries around the world a strongly-worded reality check regarding their climate ambitions.

Climate protesters throw paint and glue at Monet painting in Swedish museum
Helen Wahlgren, the spokesperson for the Restore Wetlands activist group, said the purpose of the museum action was to pressure the Swedish government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Global climate records breaking at rapid rate as 2023 could become the warmest year on record
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Roadmap to 2026 Murray Darling Basin Plan review unveiled by Sir Angus Houston
The chair of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has warned there will be less water available for irrigators and the environment, in the lead up to a review of the basin plan for the first time in a decade.

AGL accused of manipulating electricity prices
AGL Energy has been accused of "gaming" the wholesale electricity market by using bids to inflate power prices and cause higher bills for consumers.

Oceans absorb 30% of our emissions, driven by a huge carbon pump. Tiny marine animals are key to working out its climate impacts
The ocean holds 60 times more carbon than the atmosphere and absorbs almost 30% of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from human activities. This means the ocean is key to understanding the global carbon cycle and thus our future climate.

India, Pakistan evacuate over 180,000 people as cyclone makes landfall
Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall on Thursday evening as a vast swath of western India and neighbouring southern Pakistan braced for flash floods, heavy rain and high winds. Experts say climate change is leading to an increase in cyclones in the Arabian Sea region, making preparations for natural disasters all the more urgent.

Scientists Reveal What Would Happen if The Ozone Layer Vanished
The evolution of Earth's climate contains many components. And new research has shown just how critical the ozone layer is to the surface temperature of the Earth. Without an ozone layer, our planet would be 3.5 Kelvin cooler.