We have been watching with great interest the progress made in Germany’s energy transition. It is of concern to read on the Deutsche Welle website that Germany is to miss its 2020 GHG emissions target. Germany to miss 2020 greenhouse gas emissions target Economic and population growth are to blame for Germany missing its … Continue reading Germany in midst of its low-carbon energy transition yet not all objectives are being met
Category: climate policy
Canada’s growing challenge to achieve its climate obligations
A country that has based its economy on exploiting resources – including fossil fuels – will never have an easy time in the low-carbon energy transition. Markus Hecker, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Predictive Aquatic Toxicology at the University of Saskatchewan and Jackie Dawson from the University of Ottawa write on The Conversation website … Continue reading Canada’s growing challenge to achieve its climate obligations
New Zealand has set itself a target of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050
It is encouraging to see the level of ambition shown in New Zealand. Robert McLachlan, Professor in Applied Mathematics at Massey University explains latest developments in an article on The Conversation website. New Zealand's productivity commission charts course to low-emission future New Zealand has set itself a target of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050. A … Continue reading New Zealand has set itself a target of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050
How many Republican politicians in the US are addressing climate change
We are all too aware that the Trump administration is doing everything possible to undermine climate policies. Yet, in the US, there is progress being made in address climate change. Nicolas Gunkel, Research Fellow at Boston University Initiative on Cities explains in an article on The Conversation website that not only Democrat politicians are taking … Continue reading How many Republican politicians in the US are addressing climate change
Meat and fish companies may be “putting the implementation of the Paris agreement in jeopardy”
As we all know, everyone has a role in our low carbon energy transition. Bibi van der Zee and Andrew Wasley explain in an article in The Guardian that the meat and fish industries are not pulling their weight and could be jeopardising our long-term targets. A new index finds many of the world’s largest … Continue reading Meat and fish companies may be “putting the implementation of the Paris agreement in jeopardy”
Alaska realises it cannot avoid taking major steps to fight climate change
While the Trump Administration may be negative in its approach to climate change, more and more states are taking action. We have regularly read about California, but now we are seeing that Alaska, with its fragile environment is now developing a long-term plan. Brad Plumer explains in an article in the New York Times. … Continue reading Alaska realises it cannot avoid taking major steps to fight climate change
Britain needs more ambition in its climate strategy
The Paris climate agreement is making everyone take a second look at whether they are doing enough to achieve the long-term targets. Actually, we do not even know if the Paris agreement is enough but it is an important milestone in getting most of the world’s countries to take an active role in addressing the … Continue reading Britain needs more ambition in its climate strategy
Canada in search of a climate policy
Especially for a country that is dependent on resource development, Canada has struggled to find the right balance in its climate and energy policies to date. Michael Binnion, president and CEO of Questerre Energy, writes on the Policy Options website that a common sense climate policy is needed. Wherever you live, there are important lessons … Continue reading Canada in search of a climate policy
The concept of “carbon neutrality” is a lofty ambition for cities, but is it achievable?
Cities are playing an ever-increasing role in our low-carbon strategies. Many are working towards being 100% on renewables or carbon neutral. Joe Blakey, PhD Researcher and Sherilyn MacGregor, Reader in Environmental Politics at the Sustainable Consumption Institute at the University of Manchester question whether cities can truly be carbon neutral. They present a good argument … Continue reading The concept of “carbon neutrality” is a lofty ambition for cities, but is it achievable?
Concerns about end to climate change research programme in Canada
The Arctic is a fragile environment that is of major concern as we address climate change. Ashifa Kassam writes in The Guardian about a letter sent by 250 scientists from 22 countries to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau highlighting their concern over the imminent end of a research programme to better understand climate change. Canadian … Continue reading Concerns about end to climate change research programme in Canada
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