World leaders must act faster on climate change
Governments and businesses should be left in no doubt about the dangers of delaying further cuts in greenhouse gas emissions following the publication of the new assessment report by the … read more »
News category: Commentary
The New Climate Economics by Felipe Calderón
Climate scientists are now more than 95% certain that human activity – largely the combustion of fossil fuels – is causing temperatures and sea levels to rise. But, as climate-change … read more »
World leaders must co-operate on talks for strong new climate change deal
Nicholas Stern: The most comprehensive study of the science of climate change is released this week, with an urgent message for governments the Guardian
Humiliating mistakes by ‘The Mail on Sunday’
‘The Mail on Sunday’ is facing humiliation after two articles published earlier this month which attacked the evidence for climate change were revealed this week to contain embarrassing errors. The … read more »
Backbench assault on climate laws reflects UK policy uncertainty
Bob Ward argues a recent Conservative attack on the Climate Change Act will make worrying reading for green businesses Business Green – registration is required.
Book Review: ‘The Economic Impacts of Natural Disasters’
Since the turn of the millennium, more than one million people have been killed and 2.3 billion others have been directly affected by natural disasters around the world. Economic Impacts … read more »
David Cameron must heed the experts, not the sceptics, on climate change
One of the most important scientific documents ever published makes clear the scale of the risks posed by greenhouse gases. The prime minister will face a daunting dilemma next month … read more »
Fracking — will it cut our fuel bills?
There are too many uncertainties to be putting all our faith into fracking — more incentives need to be available for cutting fuel use The Times – subscription is required
FT does readers a disservice with flawed climate analysis
Bob Ward argues recent flawed arguments attacking green policy undermine paper’s often excellent environmental coverage. Business Green
Permits to pollute can be bought too cheaply
When the carbon price collapsed to below €3 in April this year, EU policymakers sought to prop up carbon prices by a deal that would delay the release of carbon … read more »