Everyone is aware of the catastrophe from wildfires that hit the Albertan city of Fort McMurray earlier this spring. Regardless of the cause, it has focused attention on the need for better resiliency that is required because of extreme nature disasters. As explained by the Canadian Press on the CBC website, this has been forefront … Continue reading Rethinking infrastructure
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Preparation in Paris is key to be ready for flood of the century
EiD readers will be pleased to know that editing takes place in one of the highest parts of Paris. But, concerns about future flooding are making city officials prepare for the worst. The recent floods were only a wake up calland the problems will be exacerbated by climate change. Kim Willsher writes an excellent article … Continue reading Preparation in Paris is key to be ready for flood of the century
Have we passed a turning point in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
While greenhouse gas concentrations have crossed 400 parts per million on a temporary basis many times, scientists believe that we have now passed that symbolic level and we will not be seeing it drop. Chris Mooney writes in the Washington Post about latest developments. What do you think it will take for it to decrease … Continue reading Have we passed a turning point in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
Latest update on climate finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the May update on global developments in climate finance. May 2016 Climate Finance Update: Calls for Adaptation Funding, Attention to Climate Risk A number of international meetings that convened in May 2016 included a focus on climate finance. Carbon pricing continued to receive attention, alongside climate … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance
Being ‘alarmed’ about climate change does not necessarily lead to action
A new study published in the journal Nature Climate Change found that even members of the public who are “alarmed” about a warming planet show relatively low levels of public-sphere action, such as volunteering or protesting. Chelsea Harvey explains the report in an article in the Washington Post. Why even the people who worry … Continue reading Being ‘alarmed’ about climate change does not necessarily lead to action
Why people “self-silence” when it comes to climate change
Chris Mooney writes in the Washington Post about recent studies that explore why people are reluctant to talk much about climate change. Do you have views on this? The vicious cycle that makes people afraid to talk about climate change If you want to understand why it is that on a planet wracked by … Continue reading Why people “self-silence” when it comes to climate change
State of New York wants to lead on green energy
It is actually quite interesting to see everything going on in the US. The Obama administration has found ways around Congress to make progress on clean energy and many states and cities are increasingly active. Justin Gillis writes in the New York Times about the developments underway in New York. New York Plans to … Continue reading State of New York wants to lead on green energy
Latest update on climate finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the April update on global developments in climate finance. April 2016 Climate Finance Update: Key Meetings Mobilize Action, Adaptation Put under the Spotlight In the Paris Agreement, agreed upon by 195 UN Member States in December 2015, countries agreed to make “finance flows consistent with a … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance
“I’m not a climatologist. I’m not a scientist. I’m not an economist …”
Much has been written about the Paris climate change agreement last December. Brady Dennis writes a good article in the Washington Post about Ban Ki-moon, the UN’s secretary-general, who played a big role in making it happen. Why outgoing U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon was willing to bet big on a climate change deal Ban … Continue reading “I’m not a climatologist. I’m not a scientist. I’m not an economist …”
Canada’s dilemma in reducing emissions while expanding its economy
If you were sitting on the world’s largest reserves of tar sands, would you be thinking you could expand production and yet reduce emissions? It is a dilemma. Konrad Yakabuski writes a thoughtful article in Canada’s Globe and Mail about this issue that faces more than Canada Can an expanding economy be a low-carbon … Continue reading Canada’s dilemma in reducing emissions while expanding its economy
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