Head of Nature Finance @ WWF. Investor. Advisor. Policy. Emerging Markets. Climate Counselor to Secretary Yellen & Senior Director to President Obama.
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John E. Morton retweeted
In April 2016, I broke the story of Trump and Putin, using Russian open sources. Afterwards, I heard vague intimations that something was awry in the FBI in New York, specifically counter-intelligence and cyber. We now have a suggestion as to why. 0/20
John E. Morton retweeted
HAPPENING 🔜!
@USTreasury Climate Counselor @johnemorton joins @MasoodCGD for a #CGDTalks discussion on the Department's "whole-of-economy" approach to combatting climate change.
Register today 👉 bit.ly/3kliyu3
John E. Morton retweeted
Climate Counselor John Morton: “This partnership represents our commitment to support clean & just energy transitions in high-carbon intensive countries. South Africa has the opportunity to move rapidly from coal to clean, driving job creation & paving a more sustainable path.”
📢 NEWS: South Africa 🇿🇦, France 🇫🇷, Germany 🇩🇪, UK 🇬🇧 and USA 🇺🇸 form a new, ambitious, long-term partnership to support South Africa’s decarbonisation.
#COP26 #TogetherForOurPlanet #ClimateAction
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Climate change is an emerging and increasing threat to America’s financial system that requires action. FSOC’s report and recommendations represent an important first step towards making our financial system more resilient to the threat of climate change.
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When I think of the climate crisis, I think of jobs.
If we act to save the planet we can create millions of jobs, generate significant economic growth, and raise the standard of living of people around the world.
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“We’ve seen really ambitious and bold action in even the first week,” Fmr. White House Sr. NSC Energy & Climate Dir. @johnemorton says absolute climate legislation. “I think we’re seeing a fundamental rethinking of how to integrate climate planning into the White House.”
John E. Morton retweeted
Extraordinary, history-making team. They understand the stakes of the climate crisis. They know that clean energy can drive our economic recovery. Game on!
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TODAY! Tune in at 10 a.m. MST/12 p.m. EST for an #ASUGlobalFutures #ClimateChange and #policy discussion between @franksesno and @johnemorton. ow.ly/5BrA50CPhRf
John E. Morton retweeted
This Friday Dec. 18, join @franksesno and @johnemorton for an #ASUGlobalFutures talk "Climate Policy and Action: The Next Four Years." What are the challenges & opportunities facing the Biden Administration as they confront the realities of #ClimateChange? ow.ly/sXZw50CL9fl
John E. Morton retweeted
Tomorrow: join @johnpodesta, @KarenPierceUK & @johnemorton as they discuss the path to a green recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 economic crisis. #COP26Ambition
Register: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
John E. Morton retweeted
Even if Democrats fail to secure the Senate, there is growing optimism the Biden administration’s commitment to #climateaction is riding economic and financial tailwinds, reports Diana Rojas in @REvents_SustBiz @CeresNews @johnemorton @ClimateWorks @cop26 reutersevents.com/sustainabi…
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The U.S. Must Catch Up to a Low-Carbon, Post-COVID Future. An insightful piece by @johnemorton in @usnews on where we must go. usnews.com/news/best-countri… #GreenRecovery #CBAM #BuildBackBetter #ActOnClimate
John E. Morton retweeted
If you're just choosing from people in OECD countries, ostensible liberal democracies, Rupert Murdoch has to be up there as the most-single-handedly destructive person of the last three decades, right?
John E. Morton retweeted
Tune in tomorrow for a hearing on Green Recovery Plans for the #COVID19 Crisis, hosted by the @HouseForeign Subcmte on Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment. #E4 We’ll hear from @rkyte365 @johnemorton @jonasnahm and @DaliborRohac
foreignaffairs.house.gov/202… #ActOnClimate
John E. Morton retweeted
If in March I told you that come July, there would be a shortage of PPE, 8-10 day waits to get test results, 60,000 cases/day & nearly 1000 deaths/day, would you have thought we were succeeding or failing?
John E. Morton retweeted
No person - living or dead - has done more damage to the United States than Rupert Murdoch.
John E. Morton retweeted
"Economic growth accompanied by worsening social outcomes is not success, it is failure" Jacinda Ardern nitter.cf/the_female_lead/status…
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This week we've had still more reasons for what has already been clear: it's long past time for #DCstatehood.