Günther Thallinger from Allianz SE has written a powerful article on LinkedIn. As one commentator said: “This devastating analysis from a global insurance leader sets out not just the financial but also the civilisational threat posed by climate change.” Another said that insurance is the “canary in the mine”; the early warning system for what … Continue reading Action is needed now: “there is no way to “adapt” to temperatures beyond human tolerance”
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Energy in Demand News, March 23-24, 2025
Undoubtedly, executives of big companies are as pleased as could be. Many big companies have started to drop climate goals from executive pay plans, as reported by the Financial Times (behind a paywall). For example, the Swiss bank UBS’s annual report this week dropped language that linked executives’ pay to environmental, social and governance goals … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 23-24, 2025
The American beef industry knew that raising cattle was a significant source of planet-warming emissions as early as 1989
New research finds the industry’s campaigns to confuse the public about beef’s climate impact go back longer than previously recognised. Georgina Gustin discusses the findings in an article on the National Observer website. The American beef Industry understood its climate impact decades ago The American beef industry knew that raising cattle was a significant source … Continue reading The American beef industry knew that raising cattle was a significant source of planet-warming emissions as early as 1989
Since the 1950s the Pentagon has poured support into climate and cold-region research to boost the national defense
In a fascinating article on The Conversation website, Paul Bierman, Fellow of the Gund Institute for Environment, Professor of Natural Resources and Environmental Science, University of Vermont writes about the attention the US military has given to climate change. The US military has cared about climate change since the dawn of the Cold War – … Continue reading Since the 1950s the Pentagon has poured support into climate and cold-region research to boost the national defense
Blog by Jane Marsh – Can Renewable Energy Hold Back the Floods? A New Era in Climate Protection
As the world continues to grapple with the effects of climate change, which includes increasingly devastating floods, the need for solutions has become more pressing. Things like rising sea levels, unpredictable weather patterns and intensified storms have put communities at unprecedented risk. One of the most effective tools to mitigate these risks is renewable energy. … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – Can Renewable Energy Hold Back the Floods? A New Era in Climate Protection
Fears of ‘1.5-washing’
Climate campaigners and scientists say historic responsibility means developed countries should cut emissions faster than developing ones. Jo Lo writes on the Climate Home News that many rich countries need a history lesson to understand what their real contribution should be. Rich nations ignore polluting past to claim climate plans are 1.5C-compatible Claims by … Continue reading Fears of ‘1.5-washing’
New EEA briefing on risk of human exposure to harmful toxins coming from rising temperatures due to climate change
Rising temperatures due to climate change are increasing the risk of human exposure to so-called mycotoxins, naturally occurring toxins produced by fungi found in certain foods, feed and crops according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published this week. These toxins can harm health and preventing the rise of contamination requires joined-up action on … Continue reading New EEA briefing on risk of human exposure to harmful toxins coming from rising temperatures due to climate change
Energy in Demand News, March 9-10, 2025
Brazil will host COP 30 of the UNFCCC, the world’s most important climate talks in November this year in the Amazon port of Belém. Quoted in the Financial Times (behind a paywall), Marina Silva, Brazil’s environment minister, said: “It is clear that the withdrawal of the Paris agreement of the world’s second-largest emitter, the world’s … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 9-10, 2025
New EEA briefing on need to control methane emissions across Europe
More action is needed to control and reduce methane emissions across Europe and globally, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published recently. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas contributing to climate change, in addition it is also a major contributor to ground-level ozone pollution, leading to poor air quality and harm to human … Continue reading New EEA briefing on need to control methane emissions across Europe
Polling suggests catastrophic climate change-induced disasters are having little effect on the Canadian public’s understanding of the climate crisis
John Woodside writes on the National Observer website about consumer attitudes that should worry all of us. This is not a Canadian story but a Canadian example that is raising concern. After back to back years of climate disasters, fewer Canadians understand climate change is real than before Canadians have witnessed catastrophic climate change-induced … Continue reading Polling suggests catastrophic climate change-induced disasters are having little effect on the Canadian public’s understanding of the climate crisis
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