Australia finds that, with federal climate change policies lacking, the local level is taking up the cause

We all know how important the local and regional levels are for promoting and contributing towards the energy transition. Stephen Bygrave, CEO of Beyond Zero Emissions, writes a good article in The Guardian about how the local level has been a major force in Australia, especially given that the federal level has definitely not taken … Continue reading Australia finds that, with federal climate change policies lacking, the local level is taking up the cause →

Rethinking infrastructure

Everyone is aware of the catastrophe from wildfires that hit the Albertan city of Fort McMurray earlier this spring. Regardless of the cause, it has focused attention on the need for better resiliency that is required because of extreme nature disasters. As explained by the Canadian Press on the CBC website, this has been forefront … Continue reading Rethinking infrastructure →

Preparation in Paris is key to be ready for flood of the century

EiD readers will be pleased to know that editing takes place in one of the highest parts of Paris. But, concerns about future flooding are making city officials prepare for the worst. The recent floods were only a wake up calland the problems will be exacerbated by climate change. Kim Willsher writes an excellent article … Continue reading Preparation in Paris is key to be ready for flood of the century →

Have we passed a turning point in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

While greenhouse gas concentrations have crossed 400 parts per million on a temporary basis many times, scientists believe that we have now passed that symbolic level and we will not be seeing it drop. Chris Mooney writes in the Washington Post about latest developments. What do you think it will take for it to decrease … Continue reading Have we passed a turning point in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere? →

Latest update on climate finance

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the May update on global developments in climate finance. May 2016 Climate Finance Update: Calls for Adaptation Funding, Attention to Climate Risk A number of international meetings that convened in May 2016 included a focus on climate finance. Carbon pricing continued to receive attention, alongside climate … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance →

Why people “self-silence” when it comes to climate change

Chris Mooney writes in the Washington Post about recent studies that explore why people are reluctant to talk much about climate change. Do you have views on this? The vicious cycle that makes people afraid to talk about climate change If you want to understand why it is that on a planet wracked by … Continue reading Why people “self-silence” when it comes to climate change →

“I’m not a climatologist. I’m not a scientist. I’m not an economist …”

Much has been written about the Paris climate change agreement last December. Brady Dennis writes a good article in the Washington Post about Ban Ki-moon, the UN’s secretary-general, who played a big role in making it happen. Why outgoing U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon was willing to bet big on a climate change deal Ban … Continue reading “I’m not a climatologist. I’m not a scientist. I’m not an economist …” →

Canada’s dilemma in reducing emissions while expanding its economy

If you were sitting on the world’s largest reserves of tar sands, would you be thinking you could expand production and yet reduce emissions? It is a dilemma. Konrad Yakabuski writes a thoughtful article in Canada’s Globe and Mail about this issue that faces more than Canada Can an expanding economy be a low-carbon … Continue reading Canada’s dilemma in reducing emissions while expanding its economy →

Okay, what next?

While most countries came to a global agreement on climate change at the December conference in Paris, the hard part starts now. Chris Mooney writes a good article in the Washington Post about the difficulties in knowing how to reach those targets. This is an important read for EiD followers. Those ambitious global warming … Continue reading Okay, what next? →

Women to lead way for integrating climate change in corporate decision-making

We know that the corporate world has to play an increasingly important role in ensuring the goals from the Paris climate change conference in 2015 are met or bettered. Fiona Harvey writes in The Guardian about a new initiative of the UN to encourage female executives to demand action from their companies to stave off … Continue reading Women to lead way for integrating climate change in corporate decision-making →