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
Category: climate change
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”
Irish president calls for new approach to economics that incorporates the “radicalism” of climate activism
Ireland’s President, Michael D Higgins was speaking at an event in Ireland this week where he called for an entirely new approach to climate activism. James Ward explains in an article up to the event on The Times website leading. Economic plans must include climate radicalism, says Michael D Higgins Michael D Higgins will … Continue reading Irish president calls for new approach to economics that incorporates the “radicalism” of climate activism
American philanthropies playing big role in climate technology development
Everyone is pushing for more technology developments that will help us cut GHG emissions and reduce energy demand. Katherine Ellison writes on the Washington Post website about the role philanthropies are playing in funding many of these innovations. What are your views? Philanthropies flow funds to climate technologies Dave’s team launched a start-up in … Continue reading American philanthropies playing big role in climate technology development
Two new EEA reports on the need for action to improve adaptation nationally and locally
Despite the increasing awareness of climate change impacts and the need to adapt, many of Europe’s cities and towns are struggling to handle the impacts of heatwaves, severe droughts and destructive floods. Two European Environment Agency (EEA) reports published today stress the urgent need for action to improve adaptation and resilience at local and national … Continue reading Two new EEA reports on the need for action to improve adaptation nationally and locally
Understanding the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS)
We must reduce GHG emissions to net zero by 2050 to have a reasonable chance of limiting global warming to 1.5C. Human activities - mainly the burning of fossil fuels - are currently emitting far too much CO2 every year. One approach to reducing CO2 emissions is emissions trading – it is carrot-and-stick: emitters of … Continue reading Understanding the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS)
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 