In April this year a group of investors and scientists wrote to the Executive Director of the IEA calling for a more realistic approach to modelling in its World Energy Outlook. They closed the letter this way: “As a group of individuals representing the investor, business, academic and non-profit sectors, we are key end users … Continue reading Will IEA’s models truly reflect meeting the Paris climate objectives?
Category: climate change
“Climate scientists still sometimes face an uphill battle in building that trust”
Ben Newell, Professor of Cognitive Psychology, University of New South Wales, writes on The Conversation website about climate scientists being accused of group think. He writes: “One of the charges made against climate scientists who are trying to get their message across is that the much-vaunted 97% consensus on the existence of human-made global warming … Continue reading “Climate scientists still sometimes face an uphill battle in building that trust”
Canberrans are being asked to do more of the heavy lifting in combatting climate change
I’m advised by my friends from Canberra that the city is hooked on the car culture and a fairly unsustainable lifestyle. It is going to be a challenge for the needed change. Tom Lowrey writes on the ABC News website about the plans that are being considered. What is your city doing to combat climate … Continue reading Canberrans are being asked to do more of the heavy lifting in combatting climate change
One of Italy’s most valuable luxury brands showing that the fashion industry is taking climate crisis seriously
It is good to see segments of the corporate world showing leadership in addressing climate and energy concerns. The fashion industry has gained much attention in its unsustainable practices. Scarlett Conlon writes in The Guardian about the plans that Gucci has to address those concerns. Gucci goes carbon neutral in attempt to tackle climate … Continue reading One of Italy’s most valuable luxury brands showing that the fashion industry is taking climate crisis seriously
Sometimes an organisation has outlasted its usefulness
We have been very good at creating new international organisations when needed but we have a hard time removing them when they have either achieved their expected results or simply do not have a positive role to play in our current global context. Can it be reformed to meet today’s challenges? Such is the concern … Continue reading Sometimes an organisation has outlasted its usefulness
Many Asian countries’ existing and expanding dependence on coal power is undermining international efforts to fight greenhouse gas emissions
Harry Cockburn writes on The Independent website about the dependence on coal power in many Asian countries. Renewable sources are struggling to compete with cheap coal amid surge in demand. Asia's growing coal use could negate global climate change progress, UN says Many Asian countries’ existing and expanding dependence on coal power is undermining … Continue reading Many Asian countries’ existing and expanding dependence on coal power is undermining international efforts to fight greenhouse gas emissions
Burgundy wine grapes are as good a barometer of climate change as any
When we come to September in many regions of France, one thinks of grape harvest. There is great concern that wine grapes in the Burgundy region of eastern France have been picked 13 days earlier on average since 1988 according to a recent study. Tom Bawden explains in an article on the i news website. … Continue reading Burgundy wine grapes are as good a barometer of climate change as any
How can discussing dangers of climate change be considered partisan activity?
We have seen in another post this week a defence of broad consensus by scientists about climate change. With a national election coming later this year, Elections Canada has warned environmental groups that discussing the dangers of climate change during the upcoming federal campaign could be deemed partisan activity. Mia Rabson discusses in an article … Continue reading How can discussing dangers of climate change be considered partisan activity?
Criminologist discusses Trump’s approach to climate denial
Ruth McKie, Lecturer in Criminology at De Montfort University uses her background studying criminal behaviour to examine President Trump justifies inaction on climate change in an article on The Conversation website. What are your views? Climate denial: Donald Trump mimics criminal behaviour when justifying his stance While much of the world now recognises the … Continue reading Criminologist discusses Trump’s approach to climate denial
Discussing scientific consensus on climate change
There are still disputes whether 97% of climate scientists are confident about the human impact on climate change. Dana Nuccitelli writes a thoughtful artoce on the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists website. Millions of times later, 97 percent climate consensus still faces denial A few weeks ago, the Bulletin ran a story referring to … Continue reading Discussing scientific consensus on climate change
