I actively send out tweets and have been doing so for several years. For the most part, they complement my sustainable energy blog, Energy in Demand. I now have over 5,400 followers @EnergyDemand and the level of activity is encouraging. Based in Paris and London, obviously the policy world gravitates around the European Union – … Continue reading Twitter for the Sustainable Energy Transition in Europe
Category: communication
Communicating the science of climate change has never been more important
EiD is often writing about the importance of good communication. Chelsea Harvey writes a good article in the Washington Post about new research showing that the reports from the IPCC showing that its reports have not necessarily become easier for the layperson to understand. This is a good article because it is important for all … Continue reading Communicating the science of climate change has never been more important
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
Communicating about climate change
EiD has had several posts in recent weeks about the importance of clear communication about climate change. Continuing on this theme, Fiona Harvey has written an excellent article for the Guardian on an aspect that we probably haven’t thought about at all – how we react to the term global warming. It is well worth … Continue reading Communicating about climate change
Communicating is so fundamental
Too often we don’t know how the public interprets how climate change is explained. Last week, there was an EiD about the need for fair and balanced reporting. This article by Tom Bawden in the Independent goes further. He reports on Christina Figueres, head of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and her concern … Continue reading Communicating is so fundamental
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
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