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How can workers get a ‘just transition’ amid the climate crisis? | The Stream

Labour unions worldwide have for decades been on the frontline of efforts to restore, protect and improve worker rights. But as the global climate crisis intensifies, they are demanding a worker-friendly green future. Environmental organisations have for years lobbied governments to swiftly move away from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, and now a growing number of labour movements is pushing for a ‘just transition’ where workers have a voice. The International Labour Organization will also discuss ways to achieve such a transition during its annual conference starting June 5. In a recent sign of how labour organisations are prioritising climate change, the Canadian Labour Congress’ annual convention heard from […]

What is COP26 and can it save the planet? | Start Here

The world’s biggest climate summit is coming to Glasgow and the stakes couldn’t be higher. #AJStartHere with Sandra Gathmann explains what it’s all about and why #COP26 could be make-or-break for the planet. Check out our other Start Here episodes https://bit.ly/3o0BEIW Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ And let us know in the comments if there’s a topic you find confusing and would like Start Here to cover ⤵️ #climatechange #globalwarming #whatisCOP26

The electric vehicle boom is real — but the road won’t be easy

Electric car sales may start spiking in 2024 as more models compete with the likes of Tesla. But big challenges — from tech to infrastructure — remain. Join CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal for the first video edition of the Beyond The Valley podcast, featuring Ralf Kalmbach, Bain & Company partner and director, and Brian Gu, Xpeng Motors president and vice chairman. Contents of this video: 00:00 – Intro 02:05 – Bain’s EV report 04:21 – Traditional automakers in the EV sphere 06:10 – EV adoption 08:13 – Autonomous Driving 10:52 – The race to EVs 12:45 – EVs in China 15:37 – EV competition in China 18:21 – Road to autonomous […]