A special Environment edition of the Impact Newsletter
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Hi John,
I'm Antha Williams, and I lead the Environment and Climate programs at
Bloomberg Philanthropies. As we reach the end of Earth Month 2021, I wanted to
spotlight some of the environmental programs and initiatives that Mike and
Bloomberg Philanthropies are working on with our partners.
As you'll see below, we have efforts underway everywhere from the distant
ocean to outer space, and they range from restoring local communities with
public art to understanding the impacts of global climate change through
financial disclosures. In every case, we're guided by data, committed to broad
collaboration, and fully focused on real changes that will improve people's
lives.
I hope you'll take a moment to read, watch, listen, and share. By bringing
more people into the conversation and showing the impact we can have by working
together, we can keep the momentum for environmental action growing — making
every month Earth Month.
— Antha
Tackling the Climate Crisis from Every Angle
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Closing coal plants and stopping the rush to gas. Rallying cities to cut
emissions. Protecting the ocean. Helping businesses account for financial risks
from climate change. Bloomberg Philanthropies and Bloomberg LP have long been
committed to advancing efforts that protect our planet — through our own
operations and by empowering others to act. Watch the video to learn how we're
tackling the climate crisis from every angle.
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Mobilizing the Market to Fight Climate Change
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In a new partnership announced this week, Bloomberg Philanthropies is working
with Bloomberg LP and Goldman Sachs to meet two goals: 1) ensure investment
capital reaches developing markets to accelerate their climate transition; and
2) develop new tools to provide robust climate data and insights to all
investors. In an op-ed with Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO David Solomon, Mike
outlines the partnership, and why it can be a powerful instrument to fight the
climate crisis.
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Mike Speaks at the Successful
White House Leaders Summit
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On Earth Day, President Biden kicked off a two-day, virtual gathering of world
leaders to support bold climate actions. Mike brought a clear message in his
remarks to the summit: "cities and businesses hold the key to defeating climate
change." The U.S. announced an ambitious 50 to 52% Paris Agreement target, in
line with science. As Gina McCarthy noted this week, our America Is All In
coalition will be critical to meeting this target, as the coalition builds on
the momentum they established on climate in the last four years under Trump.
Watch Mike's video:
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America is All In For Jobs, Justice, and Communities
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When Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the Paris Agreement, Mike led
subnational actors to keep our climate progress moving forward. Today,
co-chaired by Mike, America is All In — the most expansive coalition of leaders
ever assembled to fight climate change — is committed to working alongside the
leaders in the White House. Check out their event from this week, where leaders
from the Biden Administration discussed opportunities for climate action with
mayors, business leaders, grassroots advocates, faith leaders, and many more.
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Follow the Data: Reporting from the Outlaw Ocean
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The Outlaw Ocean Project supports journalism that uncovers environmental,
human rights, and labor abuses occurring offshore around the world. On this
episode of our Follow the Data podcast, Environment team member Melissa Wright
– who leads Bloomberg Philanthropies'Vibrant Oceans Initiative
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to protect the ocean and those who depend on it — sits down with Outlaw Ocean
founder and investigative journalist Ian Urbina to discuss climate change,
pollution, overfishing and more.
Listen now →
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Carbon Mapper: Reporting from Outer Space
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With support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, California-based nonprofit Carbon
Mapper is sending two satellites into space with a goal of finding, measuring,
and mapping so-called super-emitters of greenhouse gases. It's a major step
toward monitoring emissions and promoting accountability. Carbon Mapper will
provide important new data about threats to our environment — including
methane, a powerful climate change-causing greenhouse gas far more powerful
than carbon dioxide.
Learn more →
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Photo Spotlight
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On Earth Day, Camden, New Jersey Mayor Frank Moran joined local leaders and
community members to unveil "A New View — Camden," a Bloomberg Philanthropies
Public Art Challenge Winner. The project has transformed six illegal dumping
sites into venues for public art, placed in highly visible locations throughout
the city, such as along public transit lines. The project aims to beautify
communities, change perceptions of the city, enhance civic pride, and prevent
illegal dumping on the sites.See more photos of the art →
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Half of All Coal Plants in Europe Set to Close
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world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The
organization focuses on five key areas for creating lasting change: Public
Health, Education, Government Innovation, Environment, and the Arts.
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