EiD is often writing about the importance of good communication. Chelsea Harvey writes a good article in the Washington Post about new research showing that the reports from the IPCC showing that its reports have not necessarily become easier for the layperson to understand. This is a good article because it is important for all … Continue reading Communicating the science of climate change has never been more important
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Cities play a key role in our sustainable future
We’ve had so many initiatives at the local or city level related to sustainability, climate change or energy and there is a good reason for that. Action can be mobilised and results achieved with good city commitment. Chris Mooney discusses their importance in a recent article in the Washington Post. Why Earth’s future will … Continue reading Cities play a key role in our sustainable future
Latest update on climate finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the September update on global developments in climate finance. September 2015 Climate Finance Update During the month of September, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the World Bank, the … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance
How climate change has moved beyond theoretical scientific debates to the start of practical planning
There was much discussion after the Bank of England Governor Mark Carney gave his views on the impact of climate change. While the audience was British, the message went global. Barrie McKenna wrote in Canada’s Globe and Mail: “Think of it as a sobering climate-change wake-up call for Canadians. . . . For Canada, the … Continue reading How climate change has moved beyond theoretical scientific debates to the start of practical planning
Should investors be worried about stranded assets related to climate change?
Any transition is going to lead to stranded assets. In the news recently has been the concern that climate change policies will lead to stranded assets in the fossil fuel industry. Nick Butler provides a good blog on the Financial Times website that there is a need to step back from the emotion of the … Continue reading Should investors be worried about stranded assets related to climate change?
Discussing taxing carbon in the US
The United States has always had a difficulty getting environmentalists and politicians to find a common ground. Professor N. Gregory Mankiw from Harvard University writes in the New York Times that carbon tax policy was championed by a right-of-centre government that did not previously have close ties to the environmental movement. You should enjoy this. … Continue reading Discussing taxing carbon in the US
Cities are key to deciding our planet’s climate future
For many years, we have realised the power of cities to address our climate and energy concerns. There are a growing number of initiatives to mobilise urban policies. Chelsea Harvey writes in the Financial Times about a new study by the New Climate Economy that details how great a lever that cities can be. … Continue reading Cities are key to deciding our planet’s climate future
Latest update on climate finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the August update on global developments in climate finance. August 2015 Climate Finance Update During August 2015, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance
Once a global leader, Denmark takes a different approach to climate policies
While this was announced a couple of weeks ago, EiD believes this story needs to be told again. The Local website in Denmark wrote about plans of the new Danish government to scale back its climate change policies. How this fits into its obligations under the European Union is not certain. This is an unfortunate … Continue reading Once a global leader, Denmark takes a different approach to climate policies
Grime isn’t the pollution sink that many thought it was
Jonathan Webb provides a good article on the BBC news website about recent rooftop experiments to better understand the overall effect of grime that all our cities suffer from. You may be surprised by the results. City grime 'breathes back out' polluting nitrogen gases Scientists say the grime which clings to urban surfaces "breathes … Continue reading Grime isn’t the pollution sink that many thought it was
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