This week is the COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh and this year marks the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Many of the discussions and negotiations there will affect the progress of climate action at this critical juncture. There are also many relevant research reports and positions papers […]
Tag: ESG
Risks and opportunities in the net zero transition
The physical effects of climate change are already impacting ecosystems, communities and businesses worldwide. As the various blogs in this site suggests, humanity’s failure to significantly reduce global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has intensified and accelerated these effects and the associated risks to business. Physical risks are not the only risks associated with climate change. […]
Why EVs are not the answer
In this TEDx Talk from 2020, Graham Conway tells us why EVs are not, currently, the answer to net zero. Brake pads produce emissions, as do tires and even interiors under sunlight. The electricity that powers BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles) is generated by power plants, 64% of which burn fossil fuels in the U.S.—fossil fuels […]
is the N word the only viable option?
Some people propose that nuclear energy is a “clean” energy. This video certainly seems to make a convincing case. After a bit of googling, I can’t be sure if what he is advocating for is actually in the global best interest. This article seems to shed light on some of the conspiracy theories behind his […]
1.5 degrees not 2
The IPCC full report, the adaptation to climate change and what we can do.
UNFCC NDC and ENEP reports
We are discussing a prosperous net zero world this week – but you probably have heard in the media about three reports issued in the last few days, warning of severe challenges on the way to that future. If you want to look into those reports, the UNFCC NDC (national commitments) report is downloadable here; […]