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?
Category: climate change
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
India in the spotlight – part 1
This week EiD has two posts on India. There is an important reason for that. As, Eduardo Porter writes in the New York Times, India is going to be hammered by climate change. Given its size and rate of economic development, it is also going to increasingly be a major global player in the energy … Continue reading India in the spotlight – part 1
Implementing climate and energy policies in the US take innovative directions
Policies really are evolving in the US even if it is a bumpy road. Maggie Haberman provides a good article in the New York Times on an interesting approach using advertising. Bloomberg Targets Attorneys General With Ads on Carbon Emissions Former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg of New York City said this week that he … Continue reading Implementing climate and energy policies in the US take innovative directions
Latest update on climate finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the October update on global developments in climate finance. October 2015 Climate Finance Update During the month of October, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the African Development Bank (AfDB), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Inter-American Development Bank … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance
What do they really mean?
We all suffer from miscommunication from time to time. Sometimes it is by accident and sometimes it is intentional. Nick Butler writes a good blog in the Financial Times about how to prepare ourselves when business speaks at the upcoming global climate change conference in Paris. How to bridge the rhetoric gap In a … Continue reading What do they really mean?
The potential for energy efficiency investments following COP 21
Any global deal means significant mitigation measures. Strangely, over the years, improved energy efficiency has been neglected or downplayed even though study after study has shown its cost-effective potential. Richard Black writes a good article on the BusinessGreen website that a global climate deal will boost investment in 'low carbon stuff'. What could a … Continue reading The potential for energy efficiency investments following COP 21
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 