Remember the financial crisis ten years ago? You have to. Our low carbon energy transition needs significant financing if we are to achieve our Paris climate objectives. Tomaso Ferrando, Lecturer in Law from the University of Bristol writes on The Conversation website that we need to put everything into perspective. COP24: ten years on … Continue reading Looking at the financial community and the low-carbon energy transition
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New report on 50 “climate solutions” in cities throughout China
Adam Fishman from the SDG Knowledge Hub at the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) explains about an interesting new report from the Asian Development Bank on climate solutions in Chinese cities. ADB Highlights 50 Climate Solutions in China’s Cities A report launched by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) outlines 50 “climate solutions” in … Continue reading New report on 50 “climate solutions” in cities throughout China
Reviewing climate change and employment impacts
Garth Heutel, Associate Professor of Economics at Georgia State University assesses the impact on employment by climate change policies (or the lack of them). He provides this article on The Conversation website. Do climate policies ‘kill jobs’? An economist on why they don’t cause massive unemployment Climate change will hammer the U.S. economy unless … Continue reading Reviewing climate change and employment impacts
Australian mining companies may be in breach of their legal duties by refusing to consider the financial risks posed by climate change
An investor group, Market Forces, finds most Australian mining and infrastructure companies are dismissing climate as a financial risk to their business, in breach of legal requirements. Ben Smee explains in an article in The Guardian. What is the situation in your country? Australian mining giants 'may be breaking law' by ignoring climate change risks … Continue reading Australian mining companies may be in breach of their legal duties by refusing to consider the financial risks posed by climate change
More data needed at city level to demonstrate that emissions are declining
Today most of the GHG emissions is organised at the national or state level, not at city scales according to a new article on The Conversation website. These are the findings for the United States by Conor K Gately and Lucy Hutyra at Boston University. Is it any better in other countries? From pledges … Continue reading More data needed at city level to demonstrate that emissions are declining
Understanding climate change communication and adaptation in maritime communities
It is always good for us to reflect on how we communicate and what it means to different communities. Chui-Ling Tam from the University of Calgary argues in an article on The Conversation website that communication is not all black and white but quite nuanced. The author argues “We are not doing a good job … Continue reading Understanding climate change communication and adaptation in maritime communities
Report shows that it is possible to decarbonise energy-intensive industries
A new report on the potential of heavy industry to combat climate change offers a rare slice of optimism. Roger Harrabin explains in an article on the BBC website. Climate change: Report raises new optimism over industry Sectors like steel, chemicals, cement, aviation and aluminium face a huge challenge in cutting carbon emissions. But … Continue reading Report shows that it is possible to decarbonise energy-intensive industries
EEA report confirms: electric cars are better for climate and air quality
Battery electric cars emit less greenhouse gases and air pollutants over their entire life cycle than petrol and diesel cars, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report, published recently. Promoting renewable energy and circular economy — including the shared use of vehicles and product design that supports reuse and recycling — will help maximise … Continue reading EEA report confirms: electric cars are better for climate and air quality
Cultural organisations in unique position to engage audiences in climate change
Everyone is responsible for creating a more environmentally sustainable world and the arts and cultural sector is no exception. Nicholas Serota, chair of Arts Council England provides a convincing argument in an article in The Guardian. The arts have a leading role to play in tackling climate change If we are to avoid irreversible global … Continue reading Cultural organisations in unique position to engage audiences in climate change
Reducing emissions in Scotland – 2018 Progress Report to Parliament from the Committee on Climate Change
This is the Climate Change Committee’s seventh report on Scotland’s progress towards meetings emissions targets, as requested by Scottish Ministers under the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009. Overall, Scotland continues to outperform the rest of the UK in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, but successful strategies for energy and waste mask a lack of progress … Continue reading Reducing emissions in Scotland – 2018 Progress Report to Parliament from the Committee on Climate Change
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