The power of comedy to address the climate crisis

There are many ways to communicate important messages on any topic. As the author, Birte Loschenkohl, Marie Sklodowska Curie Fellow, Department of Philosophy at the University of Essex says in an article on The Conversation website: climate change is often narrated like a classic Greek tragedy. But she argues, comedy also has an important role … Continue reading The power of comedy to address the climate crisis →

To meet GHG emissions targets, Canada needs better data

Data are so essential for our low-carbon energy transition. Even for the preparation of the long-term renovation strategies in Europe that are currently underway, many countries have faced problems with data of consumption and of the housing stock. Eric Andrew-Gee and Tavia Grant write on Canada’s Globe & Mail website that Canada has a different … Continue reading To meet GHG emissions targets, Canada needs better data →

Australia’s bushfires set record air quality concerns in Australia’s capital, Canberra

We are daily reading about the fires throughout many regions of Australia. EiD regularly publishes posts on air quality and their impact on society. This week the air quality index hit 3,463 in Canberra, where a reading of 200 is considered hazardous. EiD has heard directly from friends in Canberra that it is almost impossible … Continue reading Australia’s bushfires set record air quality concerns in Australia’s capital, Canberra →

An optimist’s guide to the climate crisis

Chris Turner has written an essay that was published on The Walrus website that gives his views on how Canada is dealing with the climate crisis. This essay is the O’Hagan Essay on Public Affairs, an annual research-based examination of the current economic, social, and political realities of Canada. What are your views? We’re … Continue reading An optimist’s guide to the climate crisis →

Creating awareness of the climate change challenges in Uganda

Thanks to her recurring Friday demonstrations, sprightly Leah Namugerwa has shot to prominence with her empowered activism. But, as Portia Crowe writes in an article on The Independent website, her biggest challenge may be mobilising the youth at home. The young Ugandan woman making waves as she fights climate change Gravely brandishing a banner reading … Continue reading Creating awareness of the climate change challenges in Uganda →

Calls in Hungary for climate and energy policy reform

Zsófia Végh writes on the Budapest Business Journal website climate and energy policy reforms are needed in Hungary. To start with, Hungarian energy strategy needs to be dealt with in the context of climate policy and economic development. There is also a need to accelerate decarbonisation. What are your views? Efficient Climate and Energy … Continue reading Calls in Hungary for climate and energy policy reform →

Reviewing which countries are likely to meet their Paris climate agreement targets

With this year’s global climate conference over, it is useful to take stock to see which countries have met or bettered their Paris climate agreement targets. Robert McLachlan, Professor in Applied Mathematics at Massey University in New Zealand provides his views. Climate explained: which countries are likely to meet their Paris Agreement targets The … Continue reading Reviewing which countries are likely to meet their Paris climate agreement targets →

The world is on a path to warm around 3C above pre-industrial levels by 2100 under policies and commitments currently in place

The Madrid climate conference is over but the analysis and the arguments for where we are going and where we need to be going. Zeke Hausfather, Director of Climate and Energy at Breakthrough, provides a very detailed article about what he feels should be the new business as usual scenario to 2100. He argues that … Continue reading The world is on a path to warm around 3C above pre-industrial levels by 2100 under policies and commitments currently in place →

Rotterdam has a floating dairy farm that could help protect cities from food security risks associated with climate change

We are always interested in seeing innovative projects in our energy transition. It was a surprise to see this article by Lauren Comiteau on Canada’s CBC News website explaining about a floating dairy farm in the Netherlands. They call this a "transfarmation." What are your views? World's 1st floating dairy farm could help cities … Continue reading Rotterdam has a floating dairy farm that could help protect cities from food security risks associated with climate change →

Giving a focus on industrial energy efficiency in our low carbon energy transition

Tareq Emtariah, Director of the Department of Energy at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), wrote on the Inter Press Service website about why we should prioritise industrial energy efficiency in our climate strategies. Also, check out Rod’s related blog on the EEIP website Industrial Energy Efficiency is a Climate Solution At a … Continue reading Giving a focus on industrial energy efficiency in our low carbon energy transition →