Ireland not on track to meet its long-term decarbonisation goals

Fossil fuel use in sectors a threat to Ireland’s long-term green energy goals. Kevin O’Sullivan discusses Ireland’s energy transition situation in an article on the Irish Times website. Transport and heat emissions holding back progress on decarbonising Significant progress in decarbonising power generation in Ireland is being undermined by increases in carbon emissions from … Continue reading Ireland not on track to meet its long-term decarbonisation goals →

An influential group of investors is for the first time demanding that all UK-listed companies disclose how the climate emergency will impact their business

The Investment Association is giving UK companies three years to explain how they will adapt to the climate emergency. Kalyeena Makortoff explains in an article in The Guardian. Leading investor group tells companies to set out climate crisis plans An influential group of investors is for the first time demanding that all UK-listed companies … Continue reading An influential group of investors is for the first time demanding that all UK-listed companies disclose how the climate emergency will impact their business →

Rather than debating the causes of climate change or assigning blame, the US military focuses on how climate change undermines security, and on practical steps to slow its advance and minimise damage

Michael Klare, Professor Emeritus and Director, Five College Program in Peace and World Security Studies at Hampshire College writes on The Conversation website about the role the military can play in addressing climate change, especially when so many in the US are sceptical A military perspective on climate change could bridge the gap between … Continue reading Rather than debating the causes of climate change or assigning blame, the US military focuses on how climate change undermines security, and on practical steps to slow its advance and minimise damage →

Just how ready is each of us to undertake radical steps in our own lives to address climate change?

There’s overwhelming public acknowledgement that action has to be taken on climate change. But only a minority want to make changes to our lifestyle. Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation provided his views in the February issue of Energy in Buildings & Industry. How Far Are You Prepared To Go? No … Continue reading Just how ready is each of us to undertake radical steps in our own lives to address climate change? →

Needing leadership for our global climate and energy challenges

This week, Nick Butler, the Financial Times energy columnist and visiting professor and chair of the Kings Policy Institute at Kings College London, raised an important issue this week about the need for a world institution for climate and energy. Here are some of the important points he raises: It’s time to provide detailed steps … Continue reading Needing leadership for our global climate and energy challenges →

Call for accountants to put their skills to use by helping companies prepare for a climate emergency

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales ICAEW and other industry groups want climate risk to be integrated into company audits. They believe accountants should demonstrate the risks to business posed by the climate crisis, such as the impact of flooding or the effect of drought on the price of crops needed in … Continue reading Call for accountants to put their skills to use by helping companies prepare for a climate emergency →

G20 finance ministers included reference to the economic threat of climate change

The inclusion of the term “climate change” in a statement from the Group of 20 finance ministers appeared to be a notable, but subtle, acknowledgment by the United States that the threat from rising temperatures was a valid economic concern. Alan Rappeport and Lisa Friedman write about the G20 joint statement in an article on … Continue reading G20 finance ministers included reference to the economic threat of climate change →

German-listed companies invested 11 times more in low-carbon investments than British companies

A report has revealed that German-listed companies invested 11 times more in low-carbon investments such as electric vehicles, renewable energy and smart energy grids than UK firms. Germany, Spain and Italy topped the company league table for low-carbon investment last year while the UK finished sixth, below France and Denmark. Jillian Ambrose discusses the results … Continue reading German-listed companies invested 11 times more in low-carbon investments than British companies →

Even the best airlines are not doing anywhere near enough to reduce their carbon footprint

In a week when a court decision has halted the expansion of Heathrow Airport in London because climate change had not been factored in, it is useful to review what airlines are doing to reduce their carbon footprint. Susanne Becken, Professor of Sustainable Tourism and Director, Griffith Institute for Tourism at Griffith University gives a … Continue reading Even the best airlines are not doing anywhere near enough to reduce their carbon footprint →

School system needs wholesale reform to help young people deal with climate change

Using Britain as an example, the UK currently has no formal training or support for teachers to carry out “climate education”. According to Amanda Power, Associate Professor in Medieval History at the University of Oxford writing on The Conversation website, “the situation is now so bad that simply telling the truth about the climate crisis … Continue reading School system needs wholesale reform to help young people deal with climate change →