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
Category: climate change
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
Latest update on climate finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the November update on global developments in climate finance. November 2015 Climate Finance Update During the month of November, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the World Bank, the … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance
Can we have it all?
Our economies, at least in the western world, that we can endlessly consume. Yes, we talk about the circular economy and the Club of Rome, for one, has done a good job promoting it. But, not enough has been done to turn it from theory to practice. George Monbiot writes in the Guardian about why … Continue reading Can we have it all?
The importance of loss and damage in climate negotiations
The issue of compensation and liability has been a major issue in climate negotiations since the beginning. Vulnerable countries who are forced to adapt and who have done nothing to create the global problems feel victimised and want that recognised. Barney Jopson and Pilita Clark write a good article in the Financial Times about … Continue reading The importance of loss and damage in climate negotiations
Understanding why Americans are so sceptical about climate change
With the climate conference in Paris starting, there are many analyses to explain every nuance to do with climate change. Because of the importance of the United States in achieving a global agreement, we need to better understand why there is so much scepticism in the country. Joby Warrick writes in the Washington Post to … Continue reading Understanding why Americans are so sceptical about climate change
Understanding and arguing about ethical and moral issues of climate change policies
EiD first met Don Brown at a climate conference about five years ago. He is thoughtful and explains ethical and moral issues in a way that should be better understood by all either attending the conference or watching from afar. This post on the use of shaming as a tool was on his Ethics and … Continue reading Understanding and arguing about ethical and moral issues of climate change policies
Canada, Mexico and the United States looking at a closer continental approach to energy and climate policies
Canada has a new government and it is now preparing for a new approach to the global climate summit – COP 21 – starting soon in Paris. Shawn McCarthy writes in Canada’s Globe and Mail that Canada is also launching negotiations with Mexico and the US on a continental energy and climate accord. These are … Continue reading Canada, Mexico and the United States looking at a closer continental approach to energy and climate policies
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