Ralph Cavanagh writes on the Natural Resources Defense Council website about an attempt to send to California electricity produced in the Pacific Northwest, and not needed there because its customers exceeded energy savings targets established by regional planners to ensure adequate Northwest power supplies. This looks like an excellent opportunity to take advantage of electricity … Continue reading Planning the first interregional transfer in the US of carbon-free electricity made available as a result of savings from energy efficiency measures
School system needs wholesale reform to help young people deal with climate change
Using Britain as an example, the UK currently has no formal training or support for teachers to carry out “climate education”. According to Amanda Power, Associate Professor in Medieval History at the University of Oxford writing on The Conversation website, “the situation is now so bad that simply telling the truth about the climate crisis … Continue reading School system needs wholesale reform to help young people deal with climate change
The debate in Australia now turns towards the pros and cons of setting a long-term net zero emissions target for 2050
The summer of climate disasters in Australia has led to people seriously reflecting on how to address the situation. Richard Denniss, chief economist at the Australia Institute, writes in The Guardian that there are 30 years to solve the hard problems, but no time to avoid the easy solutions. Putting the 'net' into net-zero … Continue reading The debate in Australia now turns towards the pros and cons of setting a long-term net zero emissions target for 2050
Ammonia could be powering ships within the decade
Roger Harrabin writes on the BBC website that ocean-going ships could be powered by ammonia within the decade. The industry hopes ammonia will help it tackle climate change, because it burns without CO2 emissions. The creation of the ammonia itself creates substantial CO2, but a report says technology can solve this problem. Fertiliser could … Continue reading Ammonia could be powering ships within the decade
JP Morgan report on the economic risks of human-caused global heating said climate policy
JP Morgan has financed many fossil fuel projects. Since the 2015 Paris climate agreement it has continued to finance such projects. Now, a leaked internal document warns clients that the climate crisis threatens the survival of humanity and that the planet is on an unsustainable trajectory. Jonathan Watt explains in an article in The Guardian. … Continue reading JP Morgan report on the economic risks of human-caused global heating said climate policy
Fossil fuels are emitting “vastly” more of the potent GHG methane than previously thought
Harry Cockburn writes on the Independent website that new research shows the impact of fossil fuels has been vastly underestimated. What does this mean for our policy development and implementation? Fossil fuels’ impact on planet ‘vastly underestimated’ The oil, gas and coal industries are emitting “vastly” more of the potent greenhouse gas methane than … Continue reading Fossil fuels are emitting “vastly” more of the potent GHG methane than previously thought
Decarbonising transport is complicated
Laurie Wright, Senior Lecturer, Warsash School of Maritime Science and Engineering at Solent University explains the complexity of decarbonisation of transport. While it is about the UK, the issues are relevant in virtually all countries. What are your views? Plane, train, or automobile? The climate impact of transport is surprisingly complicated The 2020s will … Continue reading Decarbonising transport is complicated
Britain’s power system has been decarbonising at a faster rate than anywhere else in the world over the last decade
Carbon emissions from the power sector fell by 107 million metric tonnes in the past decade. Isabella Cipirska explains about recent developments in an article on the inews website. Britain's power system is decarbonising faster than anywhere in the world, report finds Britain's power system has been decarbonising at a faster rate than anywhere … Continue reading Britain’s power system has been decarbonising at a faster rate than anywhere else in the world over the last decade
Recent study shows Estonia amongst the countries with the most energy efficient buildings in Europe
The Estonian Research Council has published on the Eurekalert website the results of a recent study that shows the progress made in Estonia to build energy efficient buildings. Scientists: Estonia has the most energy efficient new nearly zero energy buildings A recent study carried out by an international group of building scientists showed that … Continue reading Recent study shows Estonia amongst the countries with the most energy efficient buildings in Europe
Reviewing progress in addressing climate change since the Kyoto Protocol
The Kyoto Protocol, which created the first binding targets to limit greenhouse gas emissions, went into effect in February 2005. Some experts say it was a "game changer," but others question its long-term effectiveness. Tim Schauenberg reviews developments in an article on the Deutsche Welle website. Tackling climate change from Kyoto to Paris and … Continue reading Reviewing progress in addressing climate change since the Kyoto Protocol
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