As I have spent some sleepless nights since the latest IPCC report on how Mankind has to halve its carbon emissions by 2030. For both the European Union and the United States of America, the first step in doing so is killing King Coal. As we shall see, this is already currently happening, it is the moral […]
Killing King Coal is the First Step Towards Halving Our Emissions Read More »
The International Panel on Climate Change published a report on limiting climate change to 1.5C. Here are some takeaways and reflection.
IPCC report urges for action to limit global warming to 1.5C Read More »
A lot of news and noise surround electric cars but another vehicle is also benefitting largely from elecrification: buses. Running not for just a little bit in the morning and in the evening, they run all day, and sometimes, even part of the night. Tranporting not just one or two people to work at a
Electric buses are a solution to our cities’ worst problems Read More »
With the US and the EU lagging on climate action, India, China and South Korea are moving forward and showing leadership on this vital topic.
Climate leadership is now in Asia Read More »
That’s it ! Renewable energy sources and electric vehicles are progressing so fast around the world that according to a new study coal and oil use could peak worldwide in as little as three years.
Global coal and oil use to peak in 2020 Read More »
While the United States are wondering what will happen next on climate change mitigation in their country, both India and China have recently unvealed very ambitious targets to fight local air pollution and global climate change.
India and China go full speed against climate change Read More »
Every year in late November, it is the same thing: the very respected International Energy Agency publishes its World Energy Outlook. This year’s edition is interesting in more than one aspect.
World Energy Outlook 2016 and global CO2 emissions Read More »
For long, China was seen as a climate villain, fuelling its amazing economic growth by burning more and more coal. But times are changing, and the People’s Republic is emerging as a climate leader.
China’s holistic approach to combatting climate change Read More »
This week might be remembered as one of the turning points in the fight against climate change as good news came from Canada, India and the European Union. The Paris Agreement will indeed come into force by the end of the year.
A great week for the fight against climate change Read More »
Last week the Brazilian Senate ratified the Paris Agreement, making it one step closer to make this major climate change mitigation effort a reality. Brazil is the sixth world biggest carbon emitter and the biggest to ratify to date.
Good news from Brazil, and no it is not the Olympics Read More »
