Could the world really become net zero by 2040 ?
The opinion from a respected UN’s High-Level Climate Action Champion got me thinking : could the world be Net Zero by the 2040s ?
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Happy new year 2023 !
This blog post is my first of 2023. It marks the beginning of my 17th season of blogging. It’s time to reflect a bit.
IEA finally acknowledges the exponential growth of renewables
The International Energy Agency is forecasting exponential growth of renewable energy sources, with capacity doubling in the next five years.
Book review : Regeneration by Paul Hawken
My review of Regeneration by Paul Hawken. A must-read for every family and community.
Celebrating 15 years of blogging
Wow? 15 years ? How time flies… I started this blog in January of 2007 as I was seeking work in climate and energy after graduating from my MSc in international management at Audencia. This blog had three purposes : 1. help me land an impactful job ; 2. keep me on practicing English and …
Energy sobriety / frugality is critical to the energy transition
We need to invest as much time, money and resources in cutting and slashing our energy demands as we put into renewables.
The COVID-19 Pandemic Throws Oil and Coal Industries in a Tailspin
(This post was published earlier this year on Medium. Sorry for the lack of content this year. Hopefully, 2021 will bring more exciting stories and analysis…) The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought our global economy to a standstill, with fears of the worst recession since 1929. Over 26 millions have already lost their jobs in …
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A Global Biogas Revolution Is Taking Place
From New York to Nairobi biogas solutions are becoming increasingly larger and more common. Here is why it is a revolution.
Killing King Coal is the First Step Towards Halving Our Emissions
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 …
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IPCC report urges for action to limit global warming to 1.5C
The International Panel on Climate Change published a report on limiting climate change to 1.5C. Here are some takeaways and reflection.
West-facing panels help solve solar energy’s main problem
There is mounting evidence than West-facing solar panels produce more electricity during peak demand, and thus solve solar’s main problem.
Seven essential books on energy and climate change
These seven books will give you insight into the greatest threat facing our planet as well as clear steps that can be taken to address it.
