A maritime design specialist spun out of Sir Ben Ainslie’s yacht racing team (remember Ben won medals at five consecutive Olympics) will install solid 45-metre sails on cargo vessels with the aim of cutting emissions. Callum Jones discusses latest developments in an article on The Times website. Wind in the sails of emissions challenge … Continue reading New project aims to utilise cutting-edge wind propulsion technology to bring down the vast carbon emissions of commercial shipping
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To reach net-zero emissions as quickly as possible not all low-carbon energy sources are equally useful
Simone Abram, Alton Horsfall and Andrew Crossland from Durham University write on The Conversation website argue that only talking about decarbonisation obscures the inherent choice between energy pathways. What are your views? 'Decarbonisation' may be the wrong goal for energy – here's why Electricity generated by nuclear power plants, wind turbines and solar panels … Continue reading To reach net-zero emissions as quickly as possible not all low-carbon energy sources are equally useful
Climate campaigners accuse shipping industry of “trying to run away from regulation”
Madeleine Cuff writes on the inews website about the supposed lack of ambition in the policy under preparation to reduce GHG emissions. Climate curbs on high-polluting ships face '10 years of delay' from shipping industry If shipping were a country, it would be the sixth-largest polluter on the planet. But weak regulations could see … Continue reading Climate campaigners accuse shipping industry of “trying to run away from regulation”
Recovery packages heavily weighted to support legacy fossil fuel energy
Tim McManan-Smith writes on the energyst website about a new report that the weight of support for the fossil fuel sector from announced stimulus packages shows the persisting institutional bias in favour of preserving a legacy sector. “This is very likely to prove myopic, economically-speaking, and misaligned with G20 countries’ decarbonisation commitments under the Paris … Continue reading Recovery packages heavily weighted to support legacy fossil fuel energy
The importance of designing climate policies that are equitable and improve people’s lives
Simone Abram, Professor in the Dept of Anthropology, Co-Director of Durham Energy Institute, at Durham University and Tom Pegram, Associate Professor in Global Governance and Deputy Director of UCL Global Governance Institute at University College London discuss that any transition to a net-zero society must take into account social conditions in an article on The … Continue reading The importance of designing climate policies that are equitable and improve people’s lives
An influential group of investors is urging UK regulators to make climate risk reporting mandatory for nearly 500 FTSE-listed firms
Group of investors urges UK regulators to impose measure on premium-listed companies. Kalyeena Makortoff discusses latest developments in an article on The Guardian website. Make climate risk reports mandatory for 480 FTSE firms, say investors An influential group of investors is urging UK regulators to make climate risk reporting mandatory for nearly 500 FTSE-listed … Continue reading An influential group of investors is urging UK regulators to make climate risk reporting mandatory for nearly 500 FTSE-listed firms
A “credible” carbon offsetting market is being set up, led by former Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney
The former Governor of the Bank of England has established a private sector task force to establish standards for the booming market. The task force will “establish the standards for the infrastructure around a voluntary carbon market.” Hayley Dixon explains in an article on The Telegraph website. Mark Carney to set up 'credible' carbon … Continue reading A “credible” carbon offsetting market is being set up, led by former Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney
Energy efficiency measures in buildings & industrial facilities are key driver to accelerate the energy transition
A news item on the Energy Voice website discusses the latest report from DNV GL provides strategies and solutions that help change how—and how much—energy is used. What are your views. Energy efficiency the ‘secret weapon’ in reducing emissions - News for the Oil and Gas Sector Energy efficiency measures in buildings and industrial … Continue reading Energy efficiency measures in buildings & industrial facilities are key driver to accelerate the energy transition
Bill Gates says “buildings will be the most difficult innovation challenge of the climate crisis”
Recently, the European Commission came out with its Renovation Wave, realising that Europe has to address improving the energy performance of its buildings if it is to meet the Paris climate goals. Bill Gates has now come out to gives his views on the importance of buildings in our climate crisis. Louise Boyle explains in … Continue reading Bill Gates says “buildings will be the most difficult innovation challenge of the climate crisis”
On climate policies, China believes that Trump administration is “consensus-breaker and a troublemaker”
Beijing’s Foreign Affairs Ministry blamed Trump’s “negative stance” and “retrogression on climate change” for undermining progress on an international climate accord. Steven Mufson explains in an article on the Washington Post website. China delivers diatribe against U.S. climate policies China delivered a diatribe against U.S. climate policies on Monday, saying that under President Trump, … Continue reading On climate policies, China believes that Trump administration is “consensus-breaker and a troublemaker”
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