The Investment Association is giving UK companies three years to explain how they will adapt to the climate emergency. Kalyeena Makortoff explains in an article in The Guardian. Leading investor group tells companies to set out climate crisis plans An influential group of investors is for the first time demanding that all UK-listed companies … Continue reading An influential group of investors is for the first time demanding that all UK-listed companies disclose how the climate emergency will impact their business
Researchers have developed a new type of concrete that can not only bend better, but doesn’t require cement to make, reducing its environmental footprint
Michael Irving writes on the New Atlas website about a new bendable type of concrete that has been developed. What are your views? Bendable concrete goes cement-free to cut environmental footprint Concrete is the world’s most widely-used building material thanks to its incredible strength – but it doesn’t stand up well against bending. Now, … Continue reading Researchers have developed a new type of concrete that can not only bend better, but doesn’t require cement to make, reducing its environmental footprint
Concerns have been raised in Scotland about finding a balance between green energy and sustaining forests
Many windfarms have been built in Scotland in place of trees. It’s not all concern because the Scottish Government has pledged to cover more than one fifth of Scotland’s land area with trees by 2032 in a bid to help tackle the clime emergency. It is difficult, however, to find the right balance. Tom Gordon … Continue reading Concerns have been raised in Scotland about finding a balance between green energy and sustaining forests
Rather than debating the causes of climate change or assigning blame, the US military focuses on how climate change undermines security, and on practical steps to slow its advance and minimise damage
Michael Klare, Professor Emeritus and Director, Five College Program in Peace and World Security Studies at Hampshire College writes on The Conversation website about the role the military can play in addressing climate change, especially when so many in the US are sceptical A military perspective on climate change could bridge the gap between … Continue reading Rather than debating the causes of climate change or assigning blame, the US military focuses on how climate change undermines security, and on practical steps to slow its advance and minimise damage
Just how ready is each of us to undertake radical steps in our own lives to address climate change?
There’s overwhelming public acknowledgement that action has to be taken on climate change. But only a minority want to make changes to our lifestyle. Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation provided his views in the February issue of Energy in Buildings & Industry. How Far Are You Prepared To Go? No … Continue reading Just how ready is each of us to undertake radical steps in our own lives to address climate change?
Needing leadership for our global climate and energy challenges
This week, Nick Butler, the Financial Times energy columnist and visiting professor and chair of the Kings Policy Institute at Kings College London, raised an important issue this week about the need for a world institution for climate and energy. Here are some of the important points he raises: It’s time to provide detailed steps … Continue reading Needing leadership for our global climate and energy challenges
Call for accountants to put their skills to use by helping companies prepare for a climate emergency
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales ICAEW and other industry groups want climate risk to be integrated into company audits. They believe accountants should demonstrate the risks to business posed by the climate crisis, such as the impact of flooding or the effect of drought on the price of crops needed in … Continue reading Call for accountants to put their skills to use by helping companies prepare for a climate emergency
Pumped thermal electricity storage is expected to be competitive with other storage technologies
One promising storage option is pumped thermal electricity storage. This relatively new technology has been around for about ten years, and is currently being tested in pilot plants. Antoine Koen, PhD Candidate in Pumped Thermal Energy Storage and Pau Farres Antunez, Postdoctoral researcher in Energy Storage, University of Cambridge write about recent developments in an … Continue reading Pumped thermal electricity storage is expected to be competitive with other storage technologies
G20 finance ministers included reference to the economic threat of climate change
The inclusion of the term “climate change” in a statement from the Group of 20 finance ministers appeared to be a notable, but subtle, acknowledgment by the United States that the threat from rising temperatures was a valid economic concern. Alan Rappeport and Lisa Friedman write about the G20 joint statement in an article on … Continue reading G20 finance ministers included reference to the economic threat of climate change
German-listed companies invested 11 times more in low-carbon investments than British companies
A report has revealed that German-listed companies invested 11 times more in low-carbon investments such as electric vehicles, renewable energy and smart energy grids than UK firms. Germany, Spain and Italy topped the company league table for low-carbon investment last year while the UK finished sixth, below France and Denmark. Jillian Ambrose discusses the results … Continue reading German-listed companies invested 11 times more in low-carbon investments than British companies
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