AFOLU’s warning
A second special report from the IPCC highlights the global degradation of land resources, and how climate change is exacerbating food insecurity, drought, and desertification.
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Have we got a deal for you!
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has proposed to invest all the profit from the operation of the Trans Mountain Expansion pipeline into renewable energy projects. This offer should be rejected out of hand.
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Renewables power forward
Solar energy and wind power are now the cheapest form of new electricity generation for more than two-thirds of countries across the globe.
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It’s confirmed. It really is an emergency
The latest report on the state of the natural environment documents the continuing global loss of biodiversity. Species are becoming extinct at an alarming rate.
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Mainstream to jetstream
Solar energy and wind power are now the cheapest options for generating electricity. The great 21st Century energy transition is well underway.
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Electrifying news
The external cost of operating a gasoline or diesel vehicle is huge. It fully justifies the policy of subsidizing the purchase of electric vehicles
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Icebergs and bankers
The protests in Paris were about a carbon tax badly structured, and politicians out of touch with workers. There are much better ways to tackle climate change.
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The methane menace
Emissions of methane are rising globally and scientists are not sure why. The warming wetlands are likely the cause.
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Carbon tax fine print
At least 18 countries have managed to ‘peak and decline’ their energy-related emissions of carbon dioxide. How have they done it, and has a carbon tax played a role in their success?
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Cities muscle up
Cities and local government is where action tackling climate change is most effective. Communities are increasing the pressure on municipalities to take stronger action to clean up their act.
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