A three year US congressional investigation finds that the world’s largest oil groups had privately acknowledged for decades that burning fossil fuels causes climate change. The findings followed a three-year probe that unearthed internal documents from the major energy companies with evidence of concerted campaigns “to confuse and mislead the public while working unceasingly to … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 5, 2024
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Factors outside our control have huge influence on our health
In an article on The Conversation website, Nick Chartres, Senior Research Fellow, Faculty of Medicine & Health, University of Sydney and Lisa Bero, Chief Scientist, Center for Bioethics and Humanities and Professor of Medicine and Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus discuss how corporations have exposed us to products that can have a … Continue reading Factors outside our control have huge influence on our health
2024 Goldman Environmental Prize winners announced
The Goldman Environmental Foundation in San Francisco has announced the 2024 recipients of the Goldman Environmental Prize, an annual award that recognizes grassroots environmental leaders from around the globe. Launched in 1989, the program honors emerging leaders from the world’s inhabited continental regions who are working to protect the environment and their communities. The winners … Continue reading 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize winners announced
New EEA report takes stock of urban adaptation in Europe
Most Europeans live in urban areas and cities play a key role in protecting citizens and improving the resilience of European societies against the increasing impacts of climate change. The European Environment Agency’s report, published this week, takes stock of urban adaptation in Europe, showcasing what actions cities are taking in response to increasing climate … Continue reading New EEA report takes stock of urban adaptation in Europe
“The fossil fuel lobby is holding us back from negotiating a treaty that will end the plastics crisis”
The fourth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, is taking place in Ottawa, Canada. This meeting is being held pursuant to the resolution adopted by the resumed fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2), which requests the UN Environment … Continue reading “The fossil fuel lobby is holding us back from negotiating a treaty that will end the plastics crisis”
Paris Olympic Games have target to produce half the emissions of the Rio and London games
Paul Messad writes on the Euractiv website about what Paris Olympic Games organisers have done to reduce its carbon footprint. Climate friendly Paris Olympic Games focused on low carbon, repurposed construction The Paris Olympic Games have opted for low-carbon construction and the repurposing of existing facilities for its sports infrastructure. The target is to … Continue reading Paris Olympic Games have target to produce half the emissions of the Rio and London games
Global Stocktaking on Sustainable Energy (SDG7)
The Earth Negotiations Bulletin (ENB) from the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) reports on United Nations environment and development negotiations. The following is its report on global stocktaking concerning Sustainable Development Goal 7. Achieving access to affordable and clean energy for all (SDG7) is considered indispensable to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and is, … Continue reading Global Stocktaking on Sustainable Energy (SDG7)
Energy in Demand News, April 21, 2024
Is it two steps forward and one step back or the reverse. The climate and energy transition is underway. The question is what way? This week in an article on the Financial Times (behind a paywall), the global financial services company J P Morgan said that the world needs a “reality check” on its move … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, April 21, 2024
Lessons from the Cold War to address environmental sustainability
The British academic, Peter Sutoris, whose work bridges anthropology with education, development studies and environmental studies, writes on the National Observer website linking the lessons learned from the Cold War. Peter argues that the Cold War shows that environmental sustainability, like peace, cannot be achieved solely by focusing on technology. Can a net-zero world … Continue reading Lessons from the Cold War to address environmental sustainability
New assessment from EEA and ECHA of the drivers and impact of chemical pollution
The transition towards safer and more sustainable chemicals is progressing in some areas, while in others, it is just beginning. This is the finding of a first, joint Europe-wide assessment of the drivers and impact of chemical pollution by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) published this week. The benchmarking … Continue reading New assessment from EEA and ECHA of the drivers and impact of chemical pollution
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