EiD has regularly had posts on the transport sector including one last week that criticised the lack of action at the recent global climate change conference in Paris. Henry Fountain writes a good article in the New York Times about the latest thinking of technical changes for airplanes. What do you think? Rethinking the … Continue reading Developments in the airplane of the future
Category: climate change
How the global climate conference dealt with transport – or didn’t
The transport sector has always proven to be a complex issue for both energy and climate policy. The sector is highly dependent on fossil fuels and with increasing international travel, it has been easier for decision makers to simply duck the fundamental issues. Andrew Warren, a regular commentator on energy efficiency issues both within the … Continue reading How the global climate conference dealt with transport – or didn’t
Latest update on climate finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the December 2015 update on global developments in climate finance. December 2015 Climate Finance Update December 2015 Climate Finance Update21 December 2015: During the month of December, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance
Reflecting on COP 21
Pilita Clark writes a good article in the Financial Times, reflecting on many of the developments throughout the two weeks of the Paris climate conference. Climate deal: Carbon dated? If there was one sound that captured the frantic nature of the talks that led to the Paris climate change deal last weekend, it was … Continue reading Reflecting on COP 21
A must read – following the evolution of carbon emissions
As we try to address climate change, it is valuable to understand how we got where we are today. Aurélien Saussay, from the French Economic Observatory, wrote an article for EurActiv during the final days of COP21. It came too late for EiD to publish it last week. You will definitely be impressed by the … Continue reading A must read – following the evolution of carbon emissions
At Paris climate conference, financing the improvement in buildings has become a particular focus
Buildings are responsible for over 30% of our greenhouse gas emissions, according to many analysts. Thus, it makes sense to address how their energy performance can be improved. Panama Bartholomy, director of the EDF Investor Confidence Project Europe, writes on the Greentech Media website that more than 100 banks managing a total of $4 trillion in … Continue reading At Paris climate conference, financing the improvement in buildings has become a particular focus
The impact of a growing number of automobiles globally
Whether it is demographic reality or an income effect, the number of cars on roads is set to double by 2030, David Jolly writes in the New York Times. So, what does that mean for our fossil fuel consumption and our need to reduce carbon emissions? Despite Push for Cleaner Cars, Sheer Numbers Could … Continue reading The impact of a growing number of automobiles globally
Appealing to hearts and minds in addressing climate change
You have probably read enough about climate issues over the past couple of weeks but Seth Borenstein from the Associated Press wrote a good article on the CBC website that it’s not God vs. science, but both together appealing to mind and heart that many advocates say. Science hasn't convinced many leaders to act … Continue reading Appealing to hearts and minds in addressing climate change
Highlighting the financial exposure of companies to the risk of climate change
Everyone is worried about the impact from climate change. Larry Elliott writes in The Guardian about a newly announced task force that will help the financial markets understand mounting climate-change risks. Michael Bloomberg to head global taskforce on climate change Michael Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor, is to head a new global … Continue reading Highlighting the financial exposure of companies to the risk of climate change
The role of energy efficiency in addressing global climate change
It is always welcome when someone writes about the importance of energy efficiency in climate strategies. Too often the global climate summits, as is underway in Paris right now, energy efficiency has been the poor cousin of mitigation options, even though even organisations such as the International Energy Agency stresses its role as one of … Continue reading The role of energy efficiency in addressing global climate change
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