Bigger & Better?
Think that economic growth and environmental progress can be compatible, but looking for reasons why, start here.[2.4MB]
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November 30, 2007
November 29, 2007
Update: One Recovering Pol
Catch up with Al Gore's adventures in venture capitalism. He's here
UN Agency For Carbon Tax
The UN's Development Programme favors a carbon tax over the European Union's cap and trade scheme to combat climate change. It's contentious
UK's Capital Debate
The CBI Report, which calls for quick, large scale action to combat climate change, has provoked a strong reaction by energy intensive industries. Learn more
November 28, 2007
4 New N-Plant Sites ID'ed
A UK utility names four sites it wants for building nuclear power plants. Read more
November 27, 2007
Up, Up
Rising temperatures are forcing species up an ecological escalator. And then?
November 26, 2007
Setting The Right Price
A new report finds that British business gets the climate challenge and wants public policy that will set market-changing carbon prices by 2020. Read it here[1.3MB]
B-Schools Flunk On Green
Business schools haven't been leaders on sustainable courses or greening their campuses. This may be changing. Pass it on
Australia's Carbon Agenda
Australia's new prime minister will sign the Kyoto Protocol while facing a growing carbon footprint at home. Step in
November 23, 2007
Explaining the $100 Barrel
Oil prices are flirting with $100 per barrel and a potent mix of the weak dollar, a hot commodities market, as well as supply, demand and inventory factors is in the driver's seat. Learn more
November 21, 2007
Climate Could Change Australian PM
John Howard, Australia's long-serving Liberal prime minister, is facing a defeat by Labor and climate change is the cause. Stay tuned
Rating Brown On Green
Read this assessment of Prime Minster Brown's new climate change speech. Can he deliver?
Carbon Rising
Combine growing CO2 emissions from the US, Russia and Australia, with ever-more transportation and a reviving East European for a leap in the world's carbon emissions. Now what?
November 20, 2007
Won't Fade Away
Management consultants say that climate and environmental issues are here to stay. Read on
Capital Recipe
Combine one globe-spanning carbon market with one climate crisis. Stir
November 19, 2007
Climate And Farming
Food supplies are at risk from a hotter planet, salt intrusion into fresh water, not to mention floods and droughts, particularly in the world's warmer and poor areas. Can crops adapt?
French Climate Skeptics Fried
Explore this in-depth response to French climate skeptics. Attention SVP
November 17, 2007
New York Times Blog
Dot Earth
Sallan joins the discussion on Andy Revkin's Dot Earth blog about words and actions on global warming. Read Nancy's comment #52 — for Nordhaus & Shellenberger, carbon caps and efficiency standards reek of negative thinking. Their message is just-accentuate-the positive. But their polemic is no substitute for a winning climate strategy strategy. For her book review see Possible But Not Probable.
November 16, 2007
Carbon Mapping
Now there's a global map which pinpoints major power plants and ranks their carbon emissions from dirty to clean. Monitor it
UK May Tax Carbon
Carbon taxes that could generate 20% of all government revenues are under consideration in the UK. Poll finds public support. Learn more
Dutch Delta Blues
Anticipating climate related risks, Holland's deltas are devising "soft approaches" to flooding. Tune in
November 14, 2007
Australian Greens Seek Carbon Tax
In coal-rich Australia, a $30 per ton carbon tax would boost renewable energy use, according to the Green party. Click here
No Supply Problem Say Saudis
Saudi Arabia dismisses fears of a near-term crunch in oil supplies. Look into it
November 13, 2007
1 MP3=17 Lbs. Carbon
China makes them, the world buys them, so who should pay for the carbon emissions? New studies of embedded carbon could change the global approach to climate change programs. WSJ
Caveat Emptor
When buying carbon offsets, good intentions aren't always enough. Be aware
Rethinking Urban Infrastructure
Can we get from NIMBY to civic pride with a sustainable approach to infrastructure? Here's how
November 12, 2007
Back To The Future, Again
Looking back at Detroit's history of cleaner car promises raises doubts about the future. Take a spin
Short Shelf Life for Climate Report
Even as the IPCC climate report goes to press, new science is making it outdated, but not wrong. What's new?
November 09, 2007
Australian Drought Hits Hard
Australia's chronic drought is threatening crop harvests, farmers financial security and driving up food prices. Future cloudy
November 08, 2007
Fire Signs
The fires in southern California fit climate model predictions, while adding GHG's to the system. Learn more
Carbon Market Risks
A player in the EU ETS finds risks in trading carbon credits. Look into it
November 07, 2007
World Energy Outlook
By 2030, both global energy consumption and cost could soar. Profits for some but trouble for most
The Biofuels Revolution
Biofuels have the potential to transform the global economy, some good some not so good. Any questions?
November 06, 2007
Green Taxes Poll OK
A BBC poll conducted in 21 countries found that a majority of people were willing to pay higher taxes to help save the planet. That's news
November 05, 2007
What's That Coming From Your Tailpipe?
Catch up on recent books about the US auto industry. Inhale here
More Predictable Energy
A Welsh deep-sea tidal energy farm gets funding from a government agency that supports business and regulatory reform. Dive in
November 02, 2007
Cities Unite In South Korea
Local governments from 136 nations seek to cut GHG emissions and increase use of clean energy. Join them
Say CCS To Coal?
While some say no to coal, others propose to capture and store carbon emitted by power plants. Hot stuff
Signs Of Sluggishness
Are ocean carbon sinks filling up? Look into it
November 01, 2007
Japan-Hotter, Faster
Totally paved over, Japan is becoming the concrete Heat Islands. Nature tamer?[Podcast]
Canada "Major Disappointment"
A Canadian government report finds that agencies fail to cut their GHG emissions and aren't making plans to improive. O!
Climate: Uncertain & Sensitive
Global climate trends are inherently "uncertain" because the climate system is "sensitive" to many factors. Why is this important?