In April this year a group of investors and scientists wrote to the Executive Director of the IEA calling for a more realistic approach to modelling in its World Energy Outlook. They closed the letter this way: “As a group of individuals representing the investor, business, academic and non-profit sectors, we are key end users … Continue reading Will IEA’s models truly reflect meeting the Paris climate objectives?
Report from the Climate Finance Leadership Initiative
Wangu Mwangi from the SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) reviews a recent report from the Climate Finance Leadership Initiative. Climate Finance Initiative Reports on Ways for Private Finance to Catalyze Low-carbon Transition The Climate Finance Leadership Initiative (CFLI) published a report titled, ‘Financing the Low-Carbon Future: A Private-Sector … Continue reading Report from the Climate Finance Leadership Initiative
“Climate scientists still sometimes face an uphill battle in building that trust”
Ben Newell, Professor of Cognitive Psychology, University of New South Wales, writes on The Conversation website about climate scientists being accused of group think. He writes: “One of the charges made against climate scientists who are trying to get their message across is that the much-vaunted 97% consensus on the existence of human-made global warming … Continue reading “Climate scientists still sometimes face an uphill battle in building that trust”
Latest carbon pricing and markets update
The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the recent update on carbon pricing and markets compiled by Leila Mead. Carbon Pricing and Markets Update: Initiatives Promote Carbon Pricing Approaches in Southern and Eastern Africa Carbon pricing measures, which play a critical role in climate action, can both stimulate … Continue reading Latest carbon pricing and markets update
New report reveals there is no single pathway to a decarbonised energy mix
DNV GL, one of the world’s leading providers of risk management and quality assurance services to the maritime, oil and gas, and power and renewables industries, has recently published its 2019 Energy Transition Outlook. Kelsey Misbrener describes many of the key findings in an article on the Solar Power World website. DNV GL report: The … Continue reading New report reveals there is no single pathway to a decarbonised energy mix
Energy efficiency accounted for half of America’s energy industry’s overall net new jobs in 2018
In monitoring job creation during the low carbon energy transition, it is encouraging to see how jobs in energy efficiency have increased significantly in the US. Lara Ettenson, Director, Energy Efficiency Initiative of the Climate & Clean Energy Program at the Natural Resources Defense Council analyses the job scene in a recent blog on the … Continue reading Energy efficiency accounted for half of America’s energy industry’s overall net new jobs in 2018
Not only can renewable energy lower carbon emissions but it can potentially eliminate one of the primary causes of conflict between nations
Wars have been fought over oil and the recent attack on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia could lead to more conflict. Steve Hanley argues on the Clean Technica website that the transition to an economy based on renewable energy could lower those concerns. While it is not stated, one imagines that renewable energy deployment needs … Continue reading Not only can renewable energy lower carbon emissions but it can potentially eliminate one of the primary causes of conflict between nations
New website in London let’s homebuyers see level of air pollution that could affect purchase price
The Central Office of Public Interest (COPI), the not-for-profit campaign behind the website, believes that property prices could plummet in the most polluted areas of London when buyers become aware of the problem. Ben Webster explains in an article in The Times. Pollution hotspots website could drive down London house prices The Clean Air … Continue reading New website in London let’s homebuyers see level of air pollution that could affect purchase price
Brexit fallout: When Britain leaves the European emissions trading scheme, the proposed new tax could make a mockery to the country’s claim to be a world leader against climate change
Andrew Warren, in his September column to Energy in Buildings & Industry, discusses the planned new tax to replace Britain being in the European emissions trading scheme. Why this new tax could increase emissions All UK companies are almost certain shortly to cease participating in the European emissions trading scheme (EU:ETS). Should no formal … Continue reading Brexit fallout: When Britain leaves the European emissions trading scheme, the proposed new tax could make a mockery to the country’s claim to be a world leader against climate change
Canberrans are being asked to do more of the heavy lifting in combatting climate change
I’m advised by my friends from Canberra that the city is hooked on the car culture and a fairly unsustainable lifestyle. It is going to be a challenge for the needed change. Tom Lowrey writes on the ABC News website about the plans that are being considered. What is your city doing to combat climate … Continue reading Canberrans are being asked to do more of the heavy lifting in combatting climate change
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