Rather than embrace the task of decarbonising the Australian economy, the new government is going all out to exploit fossil fuels

Richard Denniss, Adjunct Professor at the Crawford School of Public Policy at Australian National University writes on The Conversation website about the impact that new fossil fuel projects in Australia will have. It will be interesting how the Australian government explains this at COP28. Australia’s 116 new coal, oil and gas projects equate to … Continue reading Rather than embrace the task of decarbonising the Australian economy, the new government is going all out to exploit fossil fuels →

Plans for first vertical takeoff and landing pre-commercial taxi service in the world at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Aircraft will take off and land vertically, and carry a single passenger between transport hubs, says the capital’s airports operator. Yes, there are problems getting around Paris at the best of times, but this seems unbelievable. The first test centre has been opened in the suburbs, so it appears we may actually see them next … Continue reading Plans for first vertical takeoff and landing pre-commercial taxi service in the world at the 2024 Paris Olympics →

Increased risk of extreme heat and droughts amid climate change could impact nuclear plants

Muriel Boselli writes on the Montel news website that France faces major problems with its nuclear fleet because of the impact of climate change. Regardless of one’s position on nuclear energy, France is heavily dependent on it. Could this lead to a re-think of its entire energy strategy? What are your views? Climate change … Continue reading Increased risk of extreme heat and droughts amid climate change could impact nuclear plants →

“The highly profitable and fast-growing bottled water industry is masking the failure of public systems to supply reliable drinking water for all”

As the bottled water market grows, it is more important than ever to strengthen legislation that regulates the industry and its water quality standards. Such legislation can impact bottled water quality control, groundwater exploitation, land use, plastic waste management, carbon emissions, finance and transparency obligations, to mention a few. Zeineb Bouhlel and Vladimir Smakhtin from … Continue reading “The highly profitable and fast-growing bottled water industry is masking the failure of public systems to supply reliable drinking water for all” →

A new paper argues there’s another way to hold big oil accountable for climate damage: trying companies for homicide

Authors of a paper accepted for publication in the Harvard Environmental Law Review argue firms are ‘killing members of the public at an accelerating rate.’ The paper is rooted in part in the growing body of evidence fossil fuel companies knew of the harm their products caused and misled the public about them. Brian Kahn … Continue reading A new paper argues there’s another way to hold big oil accountable for climate damage: trying companies for homicide →

A pact to phase out fossil fuels in November’s UN climate talks is the only credible response to the warnings of scientists

Simon Lewis, professor of global change science at University College London and University of Leeds provides an opinion piece in the Guardian giving two reasons why the just published IPCC synthesis report is crucial for the upcoming COP28 in November-December. What are your views? The IPCC’s climate report has drawn the battle lines for … Continue reading A pact to phase out fossil fuels in November’s UN climate talks is the only credible response to the warnings of scientists →

New EEA briefing on the way we see ourselves in relation to nature

Can the way we see ourselves in relation to the natural world create a greater sense of responsibility and stewardship towards nature? Global awareness about the degradation of nature, climate change and unsustainable resource use is increasing and our responses to these challenges need to accelerate. A new European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, published this … Continue reading New EEA briefing on the way we see ourselves in relation to nature →

“Flying in the face of the consensus among climate researchers that humans are causing it by burning fossil fuels”

The Texas State Board of Education changed its guidelines last month to "emphasise the 'positive' aspects of fossil fuels in science textbooks." Scott Waldman discusses recent developments in an article on the E&E News website. Texas officials target climate science in textbooks The Texas State Board of Education altered its internal guidance to schools … Continue reading “Flying in the face of the consensus among climate researchers that humans are causing it by burning fossil fuels” →

French court dismisses NGOs’ case against controversial TotalEnergies projects in east Africa

A French court ruled recently rejected a landmark lawsuit against oil giant TotalEnergies that accused it of failing to protect people and the environment as it pursues oil projects in Uganda and Tanzania. The world’s longest heated oil pipeline will pass through forest reserves and game parks before running alongside Lake Victoria, a source of … Continue reading French court dismisses NGOs’ case against controversial TotalEnergies projects in east Africa →

Blog from Jane Marsh: How Every Business Can Work Toward Net Zero

There are higher expectations for businesses now as the climate crisis becomes the most topical issue on the planet. Becoming net zero embraces reducing greenhouse gas emissions while pushing for even more extensive eco-conscious initiatives like offsetting. Going net zero makes companies more aware of their wasted resources and toxic behaviors that hurt the planet … Continue reading Blog from Jane Marsh: How Every Business Can Work Toward Net Zero →