Canada is, on average, experiencing warming at twice the rate of the rest of the world, with Northern Canada heating up at almost three times the global average. A recent news item from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation explains recent developments. Canada warming at twice the global rate, leaked report finds Canada is, on average, … Continue reading Concerns about rate of global warming in Canada
Category: climate change
Human impact since 19th century industrialisation
It is always instructive to understand the role of humans as we try to address climate change concerns. Guillaume Paris and Pierre-Henri Blard from the Université de Lorraine write on The Conversation website about what has been happening over the past 160 years. How humans derailed the Earth's climate in just 160 years Climate … Continue reading Human impact since 19th century industrialisation
The experience of Copenhagen shows what’s possible for other urban governments on a warming planet
Who doesn’t enjoy Copenhagen when you visit? But the city offers so much more than just a tourist destination, according to an article by Somini Sengupta in an article in the New York Times. What are your views? Copenhagen Wants to Show How Cities Can Fight Climate Change Copenhagen intends to, and fast. By … Continue reading The experience of Copenhagen shows what’s possible for other urban governments on a warming planet
Climate change and the economy
The scenarios raised in a recent report from Cambridge University about a global financial crisis brought on by the collision of climate change and insurance fit the historical pattern of the industry. Korey Pasch, PhD Candidate in Political Science and International Relations at Queen's University in Canada raises the question whether climate change could spark … Continue reading Climate change and the economy
Concerns in Australia that climate change will affect its wine industry
Christopher Davies and Christine Bottcher at The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation in Canberra, Australia write on The Conversation website about the impact of climate change on its wine industry. If any EiD readers have evidence of this, please let us know. A warning for wine-lovers: climate change is messing with your favourite tipple's … Continue reading Concerns in Australia that climate change will affect its wine industry
New report on China’s climate and energy policies
The fourth edition of the report “Mapping China’s Climate & Energy Policies” describes, maps and analyzes China’s national-level Party, government agencies, academic and research institutions, and state-affiliated enterprise climate actors in China on a policy by policy basis. The report is supported by the British Embassy in Beijing, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of … Continue reading New report on China’s climate and energy policies
‘System change not climate change’
We are increasingly inspired by what the youth are saying in terms of how to address climate change. Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, who has led the action, was recently in Brussels to explain her views. Sheila M. Cannon, Assistant Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at Trinity College Dublin describes the world Greta is … Continue reading ‘System change not climate change’
Canada looks to improve its buildings in addressing climate change
In the 1980s, Canada was a leader in developing buildings for the 21st century. They were called R-2000 homes and they were praised by the International Energy Agency for the approach taken. While R-2000 standards have been updated, other countries overtook Canada through the development of passive houses and nearly zero energy buildings. Gary Martin, … Continue reading Canada looks to improve its buildings in addressing climate change
Saving the planet is at heart of a growing number of museum exhibitions
As Alina Tugend writes in an article in The New York Times, saving the planet is not just the subject of passionate political debate. Can Art Help Save the Planet? Saving the planet. It’s not just the subject of passionate political debate. It’s at the heart of a growing number of museum exhibitions this … Continue reading Saving the planet is at heart of a growing number of museum exhibitions
New York City takes major steps for climate change adaptation
Unfortunately, we are going to see most coastal cities take major steps to prepare themselves for increasing seas and storms due to climate change. Mayor Bill de Blasio has unveiled a plan to protect New York City from floods and rising seas. Lauren Aratani and Hazar Kilani explain in an article in The Guardian. De … Continue reading New York City takes major steps for climate change adaptation
