Many of you may not have given much thought to the environmental impact of superheroes. But others have as explained by Sarah Kaplan in an article in the Washington Post. Superheroes might save the world, but they’d totally wreck the environment At first glance, Miles Traer seems like any other scientist at the annual … Continue reading ‘Tis the season for some light reading – the environmental impact of our comic book superheroes
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More from the European Environment Agency: mixed progress for Europe’s transport sector in meeting environment, climate goals
Europe’s transport sector is making only mixed progress in meeting its environment, health and climate policy targets, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment published this week, which tracks the short and long-term environmental performance of this key economic sector across the European Union. Reducing the environmental, health and climate pressures arising from Europe’s … Continue reading More from the European Environment Agency: mixed progress for Europe’s transport sector in meeting environment, climate goals
From the European Environment Agency: Tracking the environmental performance of industry in Europe: new interactive country profiles
Industry across Europe is responsible for more than half of all carbon dioxide, particulate matter and other key pollutants emitted into the air, according to updated industrial pollution country profiles published recently by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The 33 profiles of the member countries of the EEA (EEA-33) give an updated snapshot of sources … Continue reading From the European Environment Agency: Tracking the environmental performance of industry in Europe: new interactive country profiles
New European Environment Agency report: Improving air quality in European cities will bring major health benefits
The EEA's Air quality in Europe — 2017 report presents an updated analysis of air quality and its impacts, based on official data from more than 2 500 monitoring stations across Europe in 2015. The report was launched by the EEA during the European Week of Regions and Cities 2017. The data show that air … Continue reading New European Environment Agency report: Improving air quality in European cities will bring major health benefits
How Canada integrates environmental issues into trade agreements
Trade agreements increasingly integrate environmental issues. For years, the World Trade Organisation has been working on agreements related to environmentally-traded goods. Jean-Frédéric Morin, Laura Mordelet and Myriam Rochette from Université Laval write an article on the Policy Options website explaining about Canadian practice. Maybe there will be lessons for Britain's Brexit negotiators. The environment in … Continue reading How Canada integrates environmental issues into trade agreements
New report shows that environmental activism has its perils
Advocating for greater sustainable energy in Europe has its frustrations but it is undertaken in a civilised manner. Irene Banos Ruiz writes on the Deutsche Welle website about a new report by Global Witness revealing what environmental advocates in many parts of the world have to confront as they push for greater environmental protection. … Continue reading New report shows that environmental activism has its perils
What it takes for companies to show their environmental credentials
Ken Silverstein writes on the Forbes website about the motivations in the corporate sector for taking environmental issues seriously. What do you think? Being 'Good Neighbors' And Staying Out Of Print Motivates Companies To Be Environmental Stewards Next time you pull through your local Taco Bell, stop and ask the management there what it … Continue reading What it takes for companies to show their environmental credentials
“It’s a major oversight” – how environmental issues are influencing the Brexit debate
It is coming down to the wire and all Europe is on tenterhooks waiting for how Britain will vote to remain or leave. Pilita Clark writes a good article in the Financial Times on the environmental issues and what they main in the debate. Environmental issues left behind as Brexit rhetoric intensifies Few topics … Continue reading “It’s a major oversight” – how environmental issues are influencing the Brexit debate
Complex interrelationships between humans and the environment
There are on going studies to understand why some are more concerned about the environment than others. Chris Mooney writes a good article in the Washington Post that looks at the importance of systems thinking. Scientists now know the psychology behind your worries about the environment More and more, attempts to explain why people … Continue reading Complex interrelationships between humans and the environment
What do you think about environmental risks?
This is an important article that discusses the factors that influence environmental risk perceptions. Chelsea Harvey writes in the Washington Post about the paradox about how people perceive risks. She writes that a better understanding could help activists and policymakers become better communicators on environmental issues. The huge paradox at the heart of how … Continue reading What do you think about environmental risks?
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 