Solar plus agriculture has been one of my kicks lately. It’s a combo made in heaven, and we should see much more of it in the coming decade. I recently conducted a whole podcast on the topic that, if you haven’t listened to it yet, I highly recommend: We’ve got … [continued]
I sat through another Zayed Future Energy Prize awards ceremony yesterday, and it again moved me to tears. No, it’s not normal for me to be moved to tears, but the deep, powerful, inspirational change that certain finalists communicated was too much for the emotional sensors behind my eyes.
Abu Dhabi has begun a two year training program for Pacific island nations to help them transition to renewable energy. Meanwhile, the US government is sending thoughts and prayers to Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands
The European Union has reaffirmed its full commitment this week to helping the Pacific Islands and territories deal with the negative impacts of climate change, further reiterating the European Union’s recent moves to publicly confirm the importance of the Paris Climate Agreement.
A coalition of countries from the Pacific Islands and Europe have announced their intention to ensure that the United Nation’s International Maritime Organisation delivers on the shipping climate goals agreed upon as part of the Paris Agreement.
The Coalition of Atoll Nations on Climate Change has unveiled “Pacific Rising,” a new initiative being billed as a “Marshall Plan” for surviving climate change. Leaders of five island nations that make up the Coalition of Atoll Nations on Climate Change (CANCC) announced on Wednesday the unveiling of “Pacific Rising” — … [continued]
Originally published on Energy Post. By Karel Beckman Global renewable electricity energy capacity rose to a new record level last year — more than 1,560 gigawatts (GW), up 8% from 2012. More than 22 % of the world’s power production now comes from renewable sources. Renewables currently meet almost one-fifth … [continued]
Both United States and European Union are considering to limit United Nations role in international climate negotiations as the results of the Copenhagen meeting and the discussions which preceded the summit. But they must ensure that with concentrated negotiations must also consider the scientific facts which call for an urgent action … [continued]
Noting the failure of the Copenhagen Talks to produce an internationally agreeable climate change treaty, the European Union is looking to push for more concentrated negotiations at the G20 meetings. The EU reportedly feels that taking the G20 route would help iron out the major issues between the developed and … [continued]
Tuvalu is the tiny nation in the Pacific that sued the Bush administration because of sea level rise that was destroying its ability to sustain itself. (Tuvalu’s flag is number three above, with the stars of the Southern Cross.) Climate change was affecting Tuvalu early – its gorgeous islands are … [continued]
