An interesting documentary on climate change

There are many ways of communicating messages on climate change or sustainable energy. Celestine Bohlen writes in the New York Times about a new documentary that has recently been released.   Adjusting the Tune on Climate Change For a week in November, people across the United States were complaining bitterly about the cold. Record low … Continue reading An interesting documentary on climate change

The cost of deception

Canada’s tar sands and the means of getting the product to markets remain controversial in and outside Canada. Eric Reguly writes in Canada’s Globe and Mail about some of the misleading elements that have been included in the Canadian government’s attempt to sway American views. Canada’s $207,000 oil sands ad: Putting a price on deception … Continue reading The cost of deception

Five-point plan for communicating on climate change

Continuing on the communication theme, Simon Maxwell, Executive Chair of the Climate & Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), has published a new paper, offering a five-point plan on how to win the public and policy argument on climate change. Maxwell argues that a plan is necessary because climate change policy is contested, and – like all … Continue reading Five-point plan for communicating on climate change

Concern over “fair and balanced” reporting on climate change

Dana Nuccitelli wrote an excellent blog for the Guardian on the false balance of reporting in the media.  His main concern is the BBC, globally recognised as one of the mainstays in even, unbiased reporting.  Nuccitelli presents a different picture and one that goes beyond British borders. His concern is that the BBC has decided … Continue reading Concern over “fair and balanced” reporting on climate change

Videos of the week

They may not qualify for the upcoming Academy Awards, but this has been a good week for new videos on aspects of sustainable energy. • Walt Patterson No one has analysed the electricity system more thoroughly than Walt Patterson, Associate Fellow at Chatham House and Visiting Fellow at the University of Sussex. Walt recently wrote … Continue reading Videos of the week

Dealing with uncertainty has its drawbacks

Uncertainty can be a constant headache writes Adam Corner for Guardian Professional as spreading uncertainties by sceptics has a direct impact on policies and future action.  As Mr. Corner writes, uncertainty – real or manufactured – is a well-rehearsed reason for inaction.  How uncertainty is communicated is fundamental and the human aspect cannot be overlooked … Continue reading Dealing with uncertainty has its drawbacks

Is it time to take an entirely new approach to addressing climate change?

Jo Confino provides an excellent article in The Guardian about an entirely different approach to convincing people and governments to take action on climate change.  We are always talking about innovation, thinking outside the box and paradigm shifts. What is worrying is that accurate facts in the climate change debate are essential but without emotional … Continue reading Is it time to take an entirely new approach to addressing climate change?

How easy it is for the media to change its coverage of climate issues

We normally expect unbiased, accurate coverage from the major news agencies. Suzanne Goldenberg writes in The Guardian about what happened at Reuters’ news agency because of one climate sceptic senior editor. Rest assured that EiD’s editor is not a climate sceptic.   Reuters' climate-change coverage 'fell by nearly 50% with sceptic as editor' Media Matters … Continue reading How easy it is for the media to change its coverage of climate issues