EiD last met the author, Louise Comeau, about 20 years ago. Then she was a major force in Canada promoting sustainability and addressing climate change concerns. It is good to see that she is as active as ever. In this article on the Policy Options website Louise argues that protecting public health should drive climate … Continue reading Strong argument that health and well-being should be the driving force behind climate change policy
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One English football team’s efforts to address climate change
In Europe the football season has already started. When talking about football one seldom makes any link with climate change. However, as Colin Drury writes on The Independent website, one small English team has. Forest Green Rovers have an organic pitch, kits made from bamboo, solar panels on stand roof and even vegan half-time pies. … Continue reading One English football team’s efforts to address climate change
The challenge to adapt our cities from rising temperatures
Having been in Paris when it hit 42 C was a bit of a shock. Dealing with dramatic heat levels is a necessity to avoid health and other concerns. Tim Schauenberg writes on the Deutsche Welle website about how we can keep them cool. What is your experience? Cities are heating up. How can we … Continue reading The challenge to adapt our cities from rising temperatures
Getting serious with our climate emergency
Britain’s parliament declared a climate emergency and others are following suit. Declarations are one thing. Actually following through in addressing the crisis is not so obvious. Jefim Vogel, Joel Millward-Hopkins and Yannick Oswald from University of Leeds write on The Conversation website that airport expansion plans suggest we’re flying full-speed towards crisis rather than away … Continue reading Getting serious with our climate emergency
An academic who pledged not to fly in 2019 and 2020 just took train from UK to Shanghai
After taking the pledge, Roger Tyers, Research Fellow in Environmental Sociology at the University of Southampton suddenly found out that “the consequences of my pledge became very real.” He explains his experience in an article on The Conversation website. Have you had a similar experience? Southampton to Shanghai by train – one climate change … Continue reading An academic who pledged not to fly in 2019 and 2020 just took train from UK to Shanghai
New World Bank report highlights net benefits of investing in resilient infrastructure
Catherine Benson Wahlén writes on the SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) about a new World Bank report on benefits of resilient infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries. World Bank Report Illustrates Benefits of Resilient Infrastructure The World Bank recently released a report that highlights that the net benefits … Continue reading New World Bank report highlights net benefits of investing in resilient infrastructure
30 by 30 it must be!
Who ever thought achieving a net zero carbon economy was impossible? The UK has now made a commitment to achieving it by 2050, but Andrew Warren, Chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, makes a strong argument in the July/August edition of 'Energy in Buildings and Industry' that Britain should push that date forward to … Continue reading 30 by 30 it must be!
Trump’s confusion on climate change
We are well aware of President Trump’s dismissive position on climate change. Dino Grandoni writes in the Washington Post about the errors he continues to make when discussing the topic. Trump keeps making this error about climate change When asked about climate change, President Trump has a ready answer. The United States has the … Continue reading Trump’s confusion on climate change
How journalism is changing its approach to climate change: “We’re not launching a campaign,” she said. “We’re launching information, knowledge.”
Marc Tracy writes in The New York Times about the changing approaches to reporting on climate change. While many want to consider it a crisis, there is not unanimity about how to play it. What are your views? As the World Heats Up, the Climate for News Is Changing, Too As Europe heats up, … Continue reading How journalism is changing its approach to climate change: “We’re not launching a campaign,” she said. “We’re launching information, knowledge.”
More evidence that fighting climate change has positive side effects
Not everyone has been convinced that there is a strong economic argument for addressing climate change. It is encouraging to see articles that do provide more evidence. Emily Chung does just that in an article on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation website. Interestingly, a friend (with no energy background) wrote this after he read the article: … Continue reading More evidence that fighting climate change has positive side effects
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