A new study finds we’ve already installed enough fossil fuel infrastructure to commit to more than 1.5 degrees Celsius of planetary warming, even without new planned installations. Chris Mooney explains more about the study in an article in the Washington Post. Existing fossil fuel plants will push the world across a dangerous climate limit, … Continue reading We’ve already installed enough fossil fuel infrastructure to commit to more than 1.5 degrees Celsius of planetary warming
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The largest peacekeeping missions in the world are in countries most exposed to climate change
We are always trying to better understand the impact of climate change. Lewis Sanders IV writes on the Deutsche Welle website about the impact on peacekeeping missions. Climate change is threatening the success of peacekeeping missions, according to a recent briefing. Climate change threatens peace efforts: SIPRI The largest peacekeeping missions in the world are … Continue reading The largest peacekeeping missions in the world are in countries most exposed to climate change
UK companies must brace for the government to deliberately disrupt or phase out business areas that are unfit for a net zero-carbon economy
Reaching our long-term climate goals will not be easy. The state is ready to disrupt or phase out the most polluting business activities to meet 2050 target. The government is to begin “purposefully disrupting” industries to spur the move to a zero-carbon economy, after voting through the 2050 target this month. Jillian Ambrose explains in … Continue reading UK companies must brace for the government to deliberately disrupt or phase out business areas that are unfit for a net zero-carbon economy
Dealing with eco-anxiety
Conflicted feelings over climate change are now part of daily life and affect people differently. Phoebe Weston writes about the topic on The Independent website. What are your feelings about this? The rise of eco-anxiety and how to come to terms with climate change Plummeting insect numbers. A sixth mass extinction. Thinning of ice … Continue reading Dealing with eco-anxiety
Canada’s financial community has yet to fully grasp the numerous challenges and opportunities that climate change presents in the transition to a low-carbon economy
As all countries try to find the right way forward in the low-carbon energy transition, it is useful to read what is happening in Canada. Sean Cleary and Ryan Riordan of Queen’s University write on The Conversation website about some of the opportunities being missed by the financial sector. Do you have similar issues in … Continue reading Canada’s financial community has yet to fully grasp the numerous challenges and opportunities that climate change presents in the transition to a low-carbon economy
Auction of guitars provides major donation to ClientEarth
It is wonderful to read that Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour auctioned his guitars and donated the earnings to ClientEarth, an association so many of us have dealt with over the years. "The global climate crisis is the greatest challenge that humanity will ever face," the Pink Floyd frontman said. Ben Kesslen explains in an article … Continue reading Auction of guitars provides major donation to ClientEarth
Major concerns about the impact of climate change on Spain’s economy
There are calls to speed up climate-protecting measures in Spain as climate change is hitting Spain harder than most other European nations. Stefanie Müller explains in an article on the Deutsche Welle website. Climate change a threat to tourism in Spain Climate change is hitting Spain harder than most other European nations. Drinking water is … Continue reading Major concerns about the impact of climate change on Spain’s economy
First the students, now the teachers want to play their part in addressing climate change
Matthew Taylor writes in The Guardian that a survey says teachers in Britain feel ill-equipped to educate pupils who want to learn more about the climate crisis. Is this happening in other countries as well? Teachers want climate crisis training, poll shows A climate protest by students outside the Scottish parliament in March. Photograph: Jeff … Continue reading First the students, now the teachers want to play their part in addressing climate change
New poll finds about half of Canadians unwilling to pay more to address climate change
While concern about the impact of climate change is increasing in Canada, the willingness to pay even a tiny amount to address it is not there. Eric Grenier explains in an article on the CBC website. Is this a Canadian phenomenon or is this more universal? Canadians are worried about climate change, but many don't … Continue reading New poll finds about half of Canadians unwilling to pay more to address climate change
US military is world’s single largest consumer of oil, and as a result, one of the world’s top greenhouse gas emitters
Neta C. Crawford, Professor of Political Science and Department Chair at Boston University explains in an article on The Conversation website about the climate change concerns of America’s military. The Defense Department is worried about climate change – and also a huge carbon emitter Scientists and security analysts have warned for more than a … Continue reading US military is world’s single largest consumer of oil, and as a result, one of the world’s top greenhouse gas emitters
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