To ensure the low-carbon energy transition it is necessary to address the use of subsidies for fossil fuels. A new study by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Global Subsidies Initiative and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) provides a comprehensive assessment of the adverse impact of such subsidies. Ending Fossil Fuel Production Subsidies … Continue reading New report on benefits of ending fossil fuel subsidies
Category: climate change
Stunning graphic of our climate history
Brad Plumer introduces a delightful infographic on the evolution of our climate history since the last ice age on the vox.com website. It really provides an important message. Send this comic to anyone who says "The climate has always changed" Randall Munroe, the author of the webcomic XKCD, has a habit of making wonderfully … Continue reading Stunning graphic of our climate history
Reviewing the progress in the US to reduce carbon emissions
It was not planned to have so many posts on the United States but with the change in Administrations there definitely is increased attention on what is going on in the country and about future expectations. Eduardo Porter writes a very good article in the New York Times about how some states, such as California, … Continue reading Reviewing the progress in the US to reduce carbon emissions
Even the wine industry is looking at innovative approaches to battle climate change
The wine industry has always been concerned about the soil and the climate. Not every country can have a successful industry. There are many factors involved in creating the right environment. But, when those conditions change and are expected to change even more, there is too much at stake to simply accept the change. David … Continue reading Even the wine industry is looking at innovative approaches to battle climate change
Chinese starting to understand business opportunities from climate change
We see Chinese business becoming more active every day. Now, as explained by Matthew Kahn on the Conversation website, the Chinese are seeking new export markets taking advantage of low-carbon technologies. For China, climate change is no hoax – it's a business and political opportunity In mid-November, while Americans were preoccupied with election returns, … Continue reading Chinese starting to understand business opportunities from climate change
Japanese youth show little interest in climate change
The Japanese government is trying to change consumer behaviour but fewer young people are taking climate change seriously. Tatiana Schlossberg explains these developments in a recent New York Times article. Japan Is Obsessed With Climate Change. Young People Don’t Get It At 12:30 p.m. on a recent Wednesday, the Ministry of the Environment offices … Continue reading Japanese youth show little interest in climate change
Huge protection gap as a result of rising impact of climate risks
Mark Kinver writes an important article on the BBC News website about a recent study that shows that the insurance sector’s role as society’s risk manager is under threat, given the increased threat from climate change. It will be interesting to know how policymakers respond to this important issue. Climate protection gap widening, warns … Continue reading Huge protection gap as a result of rising impact of climate risks
Importance of energy efficiency in reducing GHG emissions
Increasingly more of us are understanding that energy efficiency is a major policy tool in addressing climate change. Carl Weinschenk provides a good article on the Energy Manager Today website confirming that role. GHG Reduction and Energy Efficiency Go Hand-in-Hand It is possible to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions without cutting energy costs and, … Continue reading Importance of energy efficiency in reducing GHG emissions
Showing the countries most vulnerable to climate change
We are only starting to fully understand the impact of climate change, even though we have been analysing the situation for many years now. The credit rating agency Moody's provides an important map that shows issues how climate change will affect states' ability to repay their debts. This is a problem that will only grow … Continue reading Showing the countries most vulnerable to climate change
Renewable energy’s impact in the energy transition
Renewable energy may play a huge part in helping to achieve the ambitions of the Paris Agreement, now in force and under discussion at COP22 climate talks in Marrakesh, writes Steffen Böhm on The Ecologist website. But it can never be the whole story, and nor does it relieve the need for deeper changes in … Continue reading Renewable energy’s impact in the energy transition
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