New research shows that energy efficiency measures can slash US energy use and GHG emissions 50 percent by 2050

A report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) offers a road map for dramatically reducing energy waste, identifing ambitious but cost-effective and technically possible measures that would avert emissions of nearly 2,500 million tonnes of heat-trapping carbon dioxide. Amy Brown explains in an article on the Triple Pundit website. Energy Efficiency … Continue reading New research shows that energy efficiency measures can slash US energy use and GHG emissions 50 percent by 2050 →

Some doctors are finding ways to reduce GHG emissions in operating rooms

You might be surprised to know how much greenhouse gas is released when a doctor administers anaesthetic gas. Marcy Cuttler writes on the CBC website about efforts to reduce the carbon footprint. How some doctors want to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the operating room In the moments before a patient undergoes surgery, chances … Continue reading Some doctors are finding ways to reduce GHG emissions in operating rooms →

Most European companies have no target for reducing their greenhouse gas emissions

According to the annual Carbon Disclosure Project report, only one in three firms have climate goals set to go beyond 2025. Arthur Neslen explains in an article in The Guardian. How concerned should we be? Majority of European firms have no CO2 reduction targets Most European companies have no target for reducing their greenhouse … Continue reading Most European companies have no target for reducing their greenhouse gas emissions →

Investigative journalism shows that the International Maritime Organization is allowing “emissions cheating” to dodge emissions enforcement

We have had enforcement issues with the tests of diesel vehicles. Now Sandra Laville writes in The Guardian about accusations of possible cheating in shipping. UN shipping agency accused of secrecy over maritime pollution The UN agency responsible for cutting shipping emissions to combat climate change has been accused of operating like a secretive … Continue reading Investigative journalism shows that the International Maritime Organization is allowing “emissions cheating” to dodge emissions enforcement →

Many countries essentially outsourcing their carbon pollution overseas

Effectively ‘outsourcing’ GHG emissions by importing energy-intensive products instead of producing them domestically is not a new concept. However, Brad Plumer explains in an article in the New York Times that dealing with imported emissions remains a thorny problem that must be addressed globally. What are your views? You’ve Heard of Outsourced Jobs, but Outsourced … Continue reading Many countries essentially outsourcing their carbon pollution overseas →

Aviation and the energy transition

While we are starting to see some technical advances, aviation is still a major concern as we look for every opportunity to reduce GHG emissions. Ryan Katz-Rosene, assistant professor at the University of Ottawa’s School of Political Studies writes a good article in the Policy Options website about the policy dilemma. The policy dilemma … Continue reading Aviation and the energy transition →

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? →

The “biosphere” now a “net source” of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere

Chris Mooney writes in the Washington Post about a new study that discusses the hidden driver of climate change that we too often ignore. Humans are making global warming worse, all right — but in more ways than you think That’s the result of an important new study in Nature, which finds that the … Continue reading The “biosphere” now a “net source” of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere →

Canada in a league of its own in addressing climate change

Canada is determined to go on its own and has now admitted that the priority is fossil fuel development and not emissions reduction. Stephen Leahy writes in the Guardian that Canada has reported to the UN that GHG emissions will increase significantly by 2030. It should be noted that the Guardian also reports this week … Continue reading Canada in a league of its own in addressing climate change →

Los Angeles and Paris are taking lead on monitoring GHG emissions

The Washington Post published an Associated Press article on the monitoring underway in Los Angeles and Paris for GHG emissions. It is possible this approach will extend to other cities. Watch your breath megacities: Project aims to track greenhouse gases from LA, Paris Every time Los Angeles exhales, odd-looking gadgets anchored in the mountains above … Continue reading Los Angeles and Paris are taking lead on monitoring GHG emissions →