Powerful call for investors to be more positive about investing in climate action

Carl Meyer wrote on the National Observer website about comments presented by a senior pension fund executive in Quebec at the opening of a G7 environment minister. “Climate change is real; it’s gone beyond the point of being a risk,” said Michael Sabia, the president of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec. He said … Continue reading Powerful call for investors to be more positive about investing in climate action →

What history teaches us about dealing with climate change

Climate science has not always been the elite, well-mannered pursuit that it is today. Deborah Coen, Professor of History and Chair of the Program in History of Science and Medicine at Yale University provides an excellent article on The Conversation website about how climate change was addressed as long ago as the 19th century. Even … Continue reading What history teaches us about dealing with climate change →

Need for wine industry to adapt to climate change

The extreme weather is making all of us re-think our policies and actions. Now that we are thinking about this year’s grape harvest, it is good to see what is happening to that industry. Aleszu Bajak writes on the undark website about the situation in Bordeaux. France’s famous vintners will need new grapes that can … Continue reading Need for wine industry to adapt to climate change →

Australia’s dilemma – climate and energy policy have infused politics for a decade

Malcolm Turnbull was recently ousted as Prime Minister in Australia and climate and energy issues were at the centre of the situation. Somini Sengupta writes in the New York Times about what it means for other countries that have strong fossil fuel industries. No one said the low-carbon energy transition would be easy. Climate Change … Continue reading Australia’s dilemma – climate and energy policy have infused politics for a decade →

New Irish report shows that people can be nudged into doing their bit to save the planet

This summer Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI) published a report by its Behavioural Economics Unit entitled Changing energy behaviour – what works? It is a good question to explore. Conor Pope writes an article in the Irish Times about it. ‘A lot of people genuinely care about the environment’ Most people, when asked if they … Continue reading New Irish report shows that people can be nudged into doing their bit to save the planet →

Using magnesite to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

While most EiD readers are focusing on better implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, there are other innovative approaches to the low-carbon energy transition. Though still in preliminary stages, scientists welcome a 'big step forward' in efforts to reduce greenhouse gas levels and curtail climate change. Josh Gabbatiss explains in an article in … Continue reading Using magnesite to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere →

This summer is a harbinger of the new normal and this accentuates the case that the EU must give a priority

It is vital that we shift into a mindset for systematically resolving the climate crisis. Adrian Joyce, Secretary General of EuroACE and Campaign Director of the Renovate Europe Campaign explains that this is the time for a much greater effort to renovate our buildings and take improved energy efficiency more seriously. Europe must roll … Continue reading This summer is a harbinger of the new normal and this accentuates the case that the EU must give a priority →

A philosopher discusses his carbon footprint

Continuing with good articles for your summer reading, we have one by Luke Elson, Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Reading who discusses his views on his own carbon footprint in an article on The Conversation website. What are your views? How a moral philosopher justifies his carbon footprint I recently flew to … Continue reading A philosopher discusses his carbon footprint →

New report shows that China is global leader in climate policy but still needs to do more in mitigation

It is difficult for us to appreciate the size of China. Obviously, it is a key country in our efforts towards a low-carbon energy transition. Edward Wong writes in the New York Times about a new report that shows China being a global leader in climate policy but warns there is still so much more … Continue reading New report shows that China is global leader in climate policy but still needs to do more in mitigation →

Using archived footage of annual cycling road cycling races to chart the changing climate

The annual Tour de France cycling race is well underway. Our thoughts of the climate concern how hot it is for the riders – and the spectators. Interestingly, Nicole Mortillaro writes on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) website about a scientist in Belgium who reviewed archived television footage, showing that the same 46 trees are … Continue reading Using archived footage of annual cycling road cycling races to chart the changing climate →