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Penalties befitting the crime
Ever thought the penaltiesimposed by UK courts for environmental crimes are too lenient? They arecompared with the US. New Jersey-based Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Companyhas been fined $8 million for violating environmental and health and safetylaws. The firm will also be subject to four years of monitored probation,meaning it will have to submit reports to the court twice a year. But it wasn’tjust the company that was penalised. read more
Ever thought the penaltiesimposed by UK courts for environmental crimes are too lenient? They arecompared with the US. New Jersey-based Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Companyhas been fined $8 million for violating environmental and health and safetylaws. The firm will also be subject to four years of monitored probation,meaning it will have to submit reports to the court twice a year. But it wasn’tjust the company that was penalised. read more
When the cap no longer fits
You might mot have heard of the European Court of the First Instance, but it’s latest decision could have damaged the EU emissions trading scheme beyond repair and left the bloc’s climate change strategy in ruins. The court ruled that setting carbon limits is a matter for member states rather than the European Commission, overturning the emissions caps imposed on Poland and Estonia for phase II of the ETS between 2008 and 2012. It opens the door for both countries to emit more emissions and for other countries to also demand less stringent caps. read more
You might mot have heard of the European Court of the First Instance, but it’s latest decision could have damaged the EU emissions trading scheme beyond repair and left the bloc’s climate change strategy in ruins. The court ruled that setting carbon limits is a matter for member states rather than the European Commission, overturning the emissions caps imposed on Poland and Estonia for phase II of the ETS between 2008 and 2012. It opens the door for both countries to emit more emissions and for other countries to also demand less stringent caps. read more
A possible twist on "the polluter pays"
Climate scientists reckon they have workied out a way to isolate the part anthropogenic (man-made) part of climate change plays in extreme weather events and the press are suggesting that would open the door for flood victims to sue the major industrial contributors to global warming (see here). read more
Climate scientists reckon they have workied out a way to isolate the part anthropogenic (man-made) part of climate change plays in extreme weather events and the press are suggesting that would open the door for flood victims to sue the major industrial contributors to global warming (see here). read more
It's not just the size of your footprint...
it's the type of shoe too. Yesterday's story about a can of Coca Cola having a smaller carbon footprint than one of Innocent's smoothies made me think about an attempt we made last year to estimate the size of EiB's footprint. read more
it's the type of shoe too. Yesterday's story about a can of Coca Cola having a smaller carbon footprint than one of Innocent's smoothies made me think about an attempt we made last year to estimate the size of EiB's footprint. read more
A possible twist on "the polluter pays"
Climate scientists reckon they have workied out a way to isolate the part anthropogenic (man-made) part of climate change plays in extreme weather events and the press are suggesting that would open the door for flood victims to sue the major industrial contributors to global warming (see here). read more
Climate scientists reckon they have workied out a way to isolate the part anthropogenic (man-made) part of climate change plays in extreme weather events and the press are suggesting that would open the door for flood victims to sue the major industrial contributors to global warming (see here). read more
That was the that year that nearly was
2009 had started so promisingly. Barack Obama’s inauguration as the 44th US president was seen as the start of a new era in which America would at last play a leading role in combating climate change. Following the failure of the COP15 climate change negotiations at Copenhagen to agree clear targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, that initial optimism has now given way to pessimism, with political leaders blaming one another for the impasse. So 2009 wasn’t the sea change in climate policy many had hoped would materialise. But that’s not to say 2009 was a complete failure. read more
2009 had started so promisingly. Barack Obama’s inauguration as the 44th US president was seen as the start of a new era in which America would at last play a leading role in combating climate change. Following the failure of the COP15 climate change negotiations at Copenhagen to agree clear targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, that initial optimism has now given way to pessimism, with political leaders blaming one another for the impasse. So 2009 wasn’t the sea change in climate policy many had hoped would materialise. But that’s not to say 2009 was a complete failure. read more
Penalties befitting the crime
Ever thought the penaltiesimposed by UK courts for environmental crimes are too lenient? They arecompared with the US. New Jersey-based Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Companyhas been fined $8 million for violating environmental and health and safetylaws. The firm will also be subject to four years of monitored probation,meaning it will have to submit reports to the court twice a year. But it wasn’tjust the company that was penalised. read more
Ever thought the penaltiesimposed by UK courts for environmental crimes are too lenient? They arecompared with the US. New Jersey-based Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Companyhas been fined $8 million for violating environmental and health and safetylaws. The firm will also be subject to four years of monitored probation,meaning it will have to submit reports to the court twice a year. But it wasn’tjust the company that was penalised. read more
Never say never
The seeming impossibility of turning the supertanker of resistance to change in the world's greatest energy consumer has been the despair of many climate change campaigners. A combination of lack of public awareness and powerful industry lobbying of already conservative federal authorities made the timelines needed to swing a real change in consumption seem so long as to be pointless in the face of the predicted ticking up of global temperatures in the coming decades. read more
The seeming impossibility of turning the supertanker of resistance to change in the world's greatest energy consumer has been the despair of many climate change campaigners. A combination of lack of public awareness and powerful industry lobbying of already conservative federal authorities made the timelines needed to swing a real change in consumption seem so long as to be pointless in the face of the predicted ticking up of global temperatures in the coming decades. read more
CRC – time to act
It’s amazing how many organisations still do notrealise that next April many of them will part of the Carbon ReductionCommittee – two-thirds according to one recent poll. So, what’s the CRC? It’s anew mandatory emissions trading scheme for large non-energy intensive privateand public sector organisations, ranging from hotels and retailers to NHS trustsand local authorities. In fact it will affect any organisation with half-hourlymeters. read more
It’s amazing how many organisations still do notrealise that next April many of them will part of the Carbon ReductionCommittee – two-thirds according to one recent poll. So, what’s the CRC? It’s anew mandatory emissions trading scheme for large non-energy intensive privateand public sector organisations, ranging from hotels and retailers to NHS trustsand local authorities. In fact it will affect any organisation with half-hourlymeters. read more
Standby for an easy win in carbon reduction
Fighting climate change seems to be an area where even the low-hanging fruit is hard to pick. In some quarters - here for instance, people are even campaigning to stop tungsten bulbs being replaced with compact fluorescents ("Millions of Britons are finally waking up to the fact that their beloved light bulb will disappear for good after 120 years"). Is there any carbon reduction measure that wouldn't get these people's backs up? read more
Fighting climate change seems to be an area where even the low-hanging fruit is hard to pick. In some quarters - here for instance, people are even campaigning to stop tungsten bulbs being replaced with compact fluorescents ("Millions of Britons are finally waking up to the fact that their beloved light bulb will disappear for good after 120 years"). Is there any carbon reduction measure that wouldn't get these people's backs up? read more
It's not just the size of your footprint...
it's the type of shoe too. Yesterday's story about a can of Coca Cola having a smaller carbon footprint than one of Innocent's smoothies made me think about an attempt we made last year to estimate the size of EiB's footprint. read more
it's the type of shoe too. Yesterday's story about a can of Coca Cola having a smaller carbon footprint than one of Innocent's smoothies made me think about an attempt we made last year to estimate the size of EiB's footprint. read more
CRC – time to act
It’s amazing how many organisations still do notrealise that next April many of them will part of the Carbon ReductionCommittee – two-thirds according to one recent poll. So, what’s the CRC? It’s anew mandatory emissions trading scheme for large non-energy intensive privateand public sector organisations, ranging from hotels and retailers to NHS trustsand local authorities. In fact it will affect any organisation with half-hourlymeters. read more
It’s amazing how many organisations still do notrealise that next April many of them will part of the Carbon ReductionCommittee – two-thirds according to one recent poll. So, what’s the CRC? It’s anew mandatory emissions trading scheme for large non-energy intensive privateand public sector organisations, ranging from hotels and retailers to NHS trustsand local authorities. In fact it will affect any organisation with half-hourlymeters. read more
Penalties befitting the crime
Ever thought the penaltiesimposed by UK courts for environmental crimes are too lenient? They arecompared with the US. New Jersey-based Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Companyhas been fined $8 million for violating environmental and health and safetylaws. The firm will also be subject to four years of monitored probation,meaning it will have to submit reports to the court twice a year. But it wasn’tjust the company that was penalised. read more
Ever thought the penaltiesimposed by UK courts for environmental crimes are too lenient? They arecompared with the US. New Jersey-based Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Companyhas been fined $8 million for violating environmental and health and safetylaws. The firm will also be subject to four years of monitored probation,meaning it will have to submit reports to the court twice a year. But it wasn’tjust the company that was penalised. read more
A possible twist on "the polluter pays"
Climate scientists reckon they have workied out a way to isolate the part anthropogenic (man-made) part of climate change plays in extreme weather events and the press are suggesting that would open the door for flood victims to sue the major industrial contributors to global warming (see here). read more
Climate scientists reckon they have workied out a way to isolate the part anthropogenic (man-made) part of climate change plays in extreme weather events and the press are suggesting that would open the door for flood victims to sue the major industrial contributors to global warming (see here). read more
Losing members
The loss of one major corporation may be considered unfortunate, but to lose four, with another resigning its place on the board, looks like carelessness. Apple has joined energy firms Exelon, Pacific Gas and Electric and PNM Resources in quitting the US Chamber of Commerce. Nike has resigned from its post on the board of the Chamber, and two other firms, General Electric and Johnson & Johnson, have expressed their unhappiness with the business body. Why? read more
The loss of one major corporation may be considered unfortunate, but to lose four, with another resigning its place on the board, looks like carelessness. Apple has joined energy firms Exelon, Pacific Gas and Electric and PNM Resources in quitting the US Chamber of Commerce. Nike has resigned from its post on the board of the Chamber, and two other firms, General Electric and Johnson & Johnson, have expressed their unhappiness with the business body. Why? read more
Losing members
The loss of one major corporation may be considered unfortunate, but to lose four, with another resigning its place on the board, looks like carelessness. Apple has joined energy firms Exelon, Pacific Gas and Electric and PNM Resources in quitting the US Chamber of Commerce. Nike has resigned from its post on the board of the Chamber, and two other firms, General Electric and Johnson & Johnson, have expressed their unhappiness with the business body. Why? read more
The loss of one major corporation may be considered unfortunate, but to lose four, with another resigning its place on the board, looks like carelessness. Apple has joined energy firms Exelon, Pacific Gas and Electric and PNM Resources in quitting the US Chamber of Commerce. Nike has resigned from its post on the board of the Chamber, and two other firms, General Electric and Johnson & Johnson, have expressed their unhappiness with the business body. Why? read more
Standby for an easy win in carbon reduction
Fighting climate change seems to be an area where even the low-hanging fruit is hard to pick. In some quarters - here for instance, people are even campaigning to stop tungsten bulbs being replaced with compact fluorescents ("Millions of Britons are finally waking up to the fact that their beloved light bulb will disappear for good after 120 years"). Is there any carbon reduction measure that wouldn't get these people's backs up? read more
Fighting climate change seems to be an area where even the low-hanging fruit is hard to pick. In some quarters - here for instance, people are even campaigning to stop tungsten bulbs being replaced with compact fluorescents ("Millions of Britons are finally waking up to the fact that their beloved light bulb will disappear for good after 120 years"). Is there any carbon reduction measure that wouldn't get these people's backs up? read more
A possible twist on "the polluter pays"
Climate scientists reckon they have workied out a way to isolate the part anthropogenic (man-made) part of climate change plays in extreme weather events and the press are suggesting that would open the door for flood victims to sue the major industrial contributors to global warming (see here). read more
Climate scientists reckon they have workied out a way to isolate the part anthropogenic (man-made) part of climate change plays in extreme weather events and the press are suggesting that would open the door for flood victims to sue the major industrial contributors to global warming (see here). read more
When a plan comes together
I'm going to avoid dwelling on the big issues of the moment Copenhagen or China's promises to limit carbon emissions per unit of output in favour of a small but satisfying example of the kind of creative thinking and problem solving the drive for energy efficiency keeps throwing up. read more
I'm going to avoid dwelling on the big issues of the moment Copenhagen or China's promises to limit carbon emissions per unit of output in favour of a small but satisfying example of the kind of creative thinking and problem solving the drive for energy efficiency keeps throwing up. read more
Losing members
The loss of one major corporation may be considered unfortunate, but to lose four, with another resigning its place on the board, looks like carelessness. Apple has joined energy firms Exelon, Pacific Gas and Electric and PNM Resources in quitting the US Chamber of Commerce. Nike has resigned from its post on the board of the Chamber, and two other firms, General Electric and Johnson & Johnson, have expressed their unhappiness with the business body. Why? read more
The loss of one major corporation may be considered unfortunate, but to lose four, with another resigning its place on the board, looks like carelessness. Apple has joined energy firms Exelon, Pacific Gas and Electric and PNM Resources in quitting the US Chamber of Commerce. Nike has resigned from its post on the board of the Chamber, and two other firms, General Electric and Johnson & Johnson, have expressed their unhappiness with the business body. Why? read more
When the cap no longer fits
You might mot have heard of the European Court of the First Instance, but it’s latest decision could have damaged the EU emissions trading scheme beyond repair and left the bloc’s climate change strategy in ruins. The court ruled that setting carbon limits is a matter for member states rather than the European Commission, overturning the emissions caps imposed on Poland and Estonia for phase II of the ETS between 2008 and 2012. It opens the door for both countries to emit more emissions and for other countries to also demand less stringent caps. read more
You might mot have heard of the European Court of the First Instance, but it’s latest decision could have damaged the EU emissions trading scheme beyond repair and left the bloc’s climate change strategy in ruins. The court ruled that setting carbon limits is a matter for member states rather than the European Commission, overturning the emissions caps imposed on Poland and Estonia for phase II of the ETS between 2008 and 2012. It opens the door for both countries to emit more emissions and for other countries to also demand less stringent caps. read more
When a plan comes together
I'm going to avoid dwelling on the big issues of the moment Copenhagen or China's promises to limit carbon emissions per unit of output in favour of a small but satisfying example of the kind of creative thinking and problem solving the drive for energy efficiency keeps throwing up. read more
I'm going to avoid dwelling on the big issues of the moment Copenhagen or China's promises to limit carbon emissions per unit of output in favour of a small but satisfying example of the kind of creative thinking and problem solving the drive for energy efficiency keeps throwing up. read more
Never say never
The seeming impossibility of turning the supertanker of resistance to change in the world's greatest energy consumer has been the despair of many climate change campaigners. A combination of lack of public awareness and powerful industry lobbying of already conservative federal authorities made the timelines needed to swing a real change in consumption seem so long as to be pointless in the face of the predicted ticking up of global temperatures in the coming decades. read more
The seeming impossibility of turning the supertanker of resistance to change in the world's greatest energy consumer has been the despair of many climate change campaigners. A combination of lack of public awareness and powerful industry lobbying of already conservative federal authorities made the timelines needed to swing a real change in consumption seem so long as to be pointless in the face of the predicted ticking up of global temperatures in the coming decades. read more
A possible twist on "the polluter pays"
Climate scientists reckon they have workied out a way to isolate the part anthropogenic (man-made) part of climate change plays in extreme weather events and the press are suggesting that would open the door for flood victims to sue the major industrial contributors to global warming (see here). read more
Climate scientists reckon they have workied out a way to isolate the part anthropogenic (man-made) part of climate change plays in extreme weather events and the press are suggesting that would open the door for flood victims to sue the major industrial contributors to global warming (see here). read more
When the cap no longer fits
You might mot have heard of the European Court of the First Instance, but it’s latest decision could have damaged the EU emissions trading scheme beyond repair and left the bloc’s climate change strategy in ruins. The court ruled that setting carbon limits is a matter for member states rather than the European Commission, overturning the emissions caps imposed on Poland and Estonia for phase II of the ETS between 2008 and 2012. It opens the door for both countries to emit more emissions and for other countries to also demand less stringent caps. read more
You might mot have heard of the European Court of the First Instance, but it’s latest decision could have damaged the EU emissions trading scheme beyond repair and left the bloc’s climate change strategy in ruins. The court ruled that setting carbon limits is a matter for member states rather than the European Commission, overturning the emissions caps imposed on Poland and Estonia for phase II of the ETS between 2008 and 2012. It opens the door for both countries to emit more emissions and for other countries to also demand less stringent caps. read more
Favourite tipple
We’ve heard many dire consequences that will result from climate change. Now we hear it’s going to force many us to change our drinking habits. Wine drinkers may find that in a few years they will no longer be able to enjoy a fine French Chardonnay or Pinot Noir. At the very least, climate change may result in these wines losing their distinctive ‘personality’. Greenpeace reckons that if nothing is done to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, vineyards will be displaced more than 1,000km beyond their traditional boundaries by the end of the century. read more
We’ve heard many dire consequences that will result from climate change. Now we hear it’s going to force many us to change our drinking habits. Wine drinkers may find that in a few years they will no longer be able to enjoy a fine French Chardonnay or Pinot Noir. At the very least, climate change may result in these wines losing their distinctive ‘personality’. Greenpeace reckons that if nothing is done to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, vineyards will be displaced more than 1,000km beyond their traditional boundaries by the end of the century. read more
A possible twist on "the polluter pays"
Climate scientists reckon they have workied out a way to isolate the part anthropogenic (man-made) part of climate change plays in extreme weather events and the press are suggesting that would open the door for flood victims to sue the major industrial contributors to global warming (see here). read more
Climate scientists reckon they have workied out a way to isolate the part anthropogenic (man-made) part of climate change plays in extreme weather events and the press are suggesting that would open the door for flood victims to sue the major industrial contributors to global warming (see here). read more
Standby for an easy win in carbon reduction
Fighting climate change seems to be an area where even the low-hanging fruit is hard to pick. In some quarters - here for instance, people are even campaigning to stop tungsten bulbs being replaced with compact fluorescents ("Millions of Britons are finally waking up to the fact that their beloved light bulb will disappear for good after 120 years"). Is there any carbon reduction measure that wouldn't get these people's backs up? read more
Fighting climate change seems to be an area where even the low-hanging fruit is hard to pick. In some quarters - here for instance, people are even campaigning to stop tungsten bulbs being replaced with compact fluorescents ("Millions of Britons are finally waking up to the fact that their beloved light bulb will disappear for good after 120 years"). Is there any carbon reduction measure that wouldn't get these people's backs up? read more
That was the that year that nearly was
2009 had started so promisingly. Barack Obama’s inauguration as the 44th US president was seen as the start of a new era in which America would at last play a leading role in combating climate change. Following the failure of the COP15 climate change negotiations at Copenhagen to agree clear targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, that initial optimism has now given way to pessimism, with political leaders blaming one another for the impasse. So 2009 wasn’t the sea change in climate policy many had hoped would materialise. But that’s not to say 2009 was a complete failure. read more
2009 had started so promisingly. Barack Obama’s inauguration as the 44th US president was seen as the start of a new era in which America would at last play a leading role in combating climate change. Following the failure of the COP15 climate change negotiations at Copenhagen to agree clear targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, that initial optimism has now given way to pessimism, with political leaders blaming one another for the impasse. So 2009 wasn’t the sea change in climate policy many had hoped would materialise. But that’s not to say 2009 was a complete failure. read more
When a plan comes together
I'm going to avoid dwelling on the big issues of the moment Copenhagen or China's promises to limit carbon emissions per unit of output in favour of a small but satisfying example of the kind of creative thinking and problem solving the drive for energy efficiency keeps throwing up. read more
I'm going to avoid dwelling on the big issues of the moment Copenhagen or China's promises to limit carbon emissions per unit of output in favour of a small but satisfying example of the kind of creative thinking and problem solving the drive for energy efficiency keeps throwing up. read more
Favourite tipple
We’ve heard many dire consequences that will result from climate change. Now we hear it’s going to force many us to change our drinking habits. Wine drinkers may find that in a few years they will no longer be able to enjoy a fine French Chardonnay or Pinot Noir. At the very least, climate change may result in these wines losing their distinctive ‘personality’. Greenpeace reckons that if nothing is done to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, vineyards will be displaced more than 1,000km beyond their traditional boundaries by the end of the century. read more
We’ve heard many dire consequences that will result from climate change. Now we hear it’s going to force many us to change our drinking habits. Wine drinkers may find that in a few years they will no longer be able to enjoy a fine French Chardonnay or Pinot Noir. At the very least, climate change may result in these wines losing their distinctive ‘personality’. Greenpeace reckons that if nothing is done to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, vineyards will be displaced more than 1,000km beyond their traditional boundaries by the end of the century. read more
That was the that year that nearly was
2009 had started so promisingly. Barack Obama’s inauguration as the 44th US president was seen as the start of a new era in which America would at last play a leading role in combating climate change. Following the failure of the COP15 climate change negotiations at Copenhagen to agree clear targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, that initial optimism has now given way to pessimism, with political leaders blaming one another for the impasse. So 2009 wasn’t the sea change in climate policy many had hoped would materialise. But that’s not to say 2009 was a complete failure. read more
2009 had started so promisingly. Barack Obama’s inauguration as the 44th US president was seen as the start of a new era in which America would at last play a leading role in combating climate change. Following the failure of the COP15 climate change negotiations at Copenhagen to agree clear targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, that initial optimism has now given way to pessimism, with political leaders blaming one another for the impasse. So 2009 wasn’t the sea change in climate policy many had hoped would materialise. But that’s not to say 2009 was a complete failure. read more
It's not just the size of your footprint...
it's the type of shoe too. Yesterday's story about a can of Coca Cola having a smaller carbon footprint than one of Innocent's smoothies made me think about an attempt we made last year to estimate the size of EiB's footprint. read more
it's the type of shoe too. Yesterday's story about a can of Coca Cola having a smaller carbon footprint than one of Innocent's smoothies made me think about an attempt we made last year to estimate the size of EiB's footprint. read more
Underwriting the price of carbon
As Lord Stern pointed out in his seminal report, climate change is the market’s biggest failure. So it has been left to governments to create the conditions that will force greater efficiency and reduce emissions. But they have mainly resorted to a market mechanism, emissions trading, to achieve these goals. The success of trading schemes, like the EU ETS, depends on carbon being priced high enough to provide a sufficient incentive to participants to invest in energy efficiency measures and to make investment in low-carbon technologies more viable. read more
As Lord Stern pointed out in his seminal report, climate change is the market’s biggest failure. So it has been left to governments to create the conditions that will force greater efficiency and reduce emissions. But they have mainly resorted to a market mechanism, emissions trading, to achieve these goals. The success of trading schemes, like the EU ETS, depends on carbon being priced high enough to provide a sufficient incentive to participants to invest in energy efficiency measures and to make investment in low-carbon technologies more viable. read more
Eco-reticence
If you're a big enough business perhaps you can never afford to crow about your environmental credentials. The more you try to capitalise on the legitimate efforts you make to reduce your impacts (as opposed to greenwashing, which is always a mug's game), the more attention you attract from journalists and campaigners eager to reveal your shortcomings. read more
If you're a big enough business perhaps you can never afford to crow about your environmental credentials. The more you try to capitalise on the legitimate efforts you make to reduce your impacts (as opposed to greenwashing, which is always a mug's game), the more attention you attract from journalists and campaigners eager to reveal your shortcomings. read more
Underwriting the price of carbon
As Lord Stern pointed out in his seminal report, climate change is the market’s biggest failure. So it has been left to governments to create the conditions that will force greater efficiency and reduce emissions. But they have mainly resorted to a market mechanism, emissions trading, to achieve these goals. The success of trading schemes, like the EU ETS, depends on carbon being priced high enough to provide a sufficient incentive to participants to invest in energy efficiency measures and to make investment in low-carbon technologies more viable. read more
As Lord Stern pointed out in his seminal report, climate change is the market’s biggest failure. So it has been left to governments to create the conditions that will force greater efficiency and reduce emissions. But they have mainly resorted to a market mechanism, emissions trading, to achieve these goals. The success of trading schemes, like the EU ETS, depends on carbon being priced high enough to provide a sufficient incentive to participants to invest in energy efficiency measures and to make investment in low-carbon technologies more viable. read more
CRC – time to act
It’s amazing how many organisations still do notrealise that next April many of them will part of the Carbon ReductionCommittee – two-thirds according to one recent poll. So, what’s the CRC? It’s anew mandatory emissions trading scheme for large non-energy intensive privateand public sector organisations, ranging from hotels and retailers to NHS trustsand local authorities. In fact it will affect any organisation with half-hourlymeters. read more
It’s amazing how many organisations still do notrealise that next April many of them will part of the Carbon ReductionCommittee – two-thirds according to one recent poll. So, what’s the CRC? It’s anew mandatory emissions trading scheme for large non-energy intensive privateand public sector organisations, ranging from hotels and retailers to NHS trustsand local authorities. In fact it will affect any organisation with half-hourlymeters. read more
Standby for an easy win in carbon reduction
Fighting climate change seems to be an area where even the low-hanging fruit is hard to pick. In some quarters - here for instance, people are even campaigning to stop tungsten bulbs being replaced with compact fluorescents ("Millions of Britons are finally waking up to the fact that their beloved light bulb will disappear for good after 120 years"). Is there any carbon reduction measure that wouldn't get these people's backs up? read more
Fighting climate change seems to be an area where even the low-hanging fruit is hard to pick. In some quarters - here for instance, people are even campaigning to stop tungsten bulbs being replaced with compact fluorescents ("Millions of Britons are finally waking up to the fact that their beloved light bulb will disappear for good after 120 years"). Is there any carbon reduction measure that wouldn't get these people's backs up? read more
Never say never
The seeming impossibility of turning the supertanker of resistance to change in the world's greatest energy consumer has been the despair of many climate change campaigners. A combination of lack of public awareness and powerful industry lobbying of already conservative federal authorities made the timelines needed to swing a real change in consumption seem so long as to be pointless in the face of the predicted ticking up of global temperatures in the coming decades. read more
The seeming impossibility of turning the supertanker of resistance to change in the world's greatest energy consumer has been the despair of many climate change campaigners. A combination of lack of public awareness and powerful industry lobbying of already conservative federal authorities made the timelines needed to swing a real change in consumption seem so long as to be pointless in the face of the predicted ticking up of global temperatures in the coming decades. read more
Favourite tipple
We’ve heard many dire consequences that will result from climate change. Now we hear it’s going to force many us to change our drinking habits. Wine drinkers may find that in a few years they will no longer be able to enjoy a fine French Chardonnay or Pinot Noir. At the very least, climate change may result in these wines losing their distinctive ‘personality’. Greenpeace reckons that if nothing is done to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, vineyards will be displaced more than 1,000km beyond their traditional boundaries by the end of the century. read more
We’ve heard many dire consequences that will result from climate change. Now we hear it’s going to force many us to change our drinking habits. Wine drinkers may find that in a few years they will no longer be able to enjoy a fine French Chardonnay or Pinot Noir. At the very least, climate change may result in these wines losing their distinctive ‘personality’. Greenpeace reckons that if nothing is done to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, vineyards will be displaced more than 1,000km beyond their traditional boundaries by the end of the century. read more
Underwriting the price of carbon
As Lord Stern pointed out in his seminal report, climate change is the market’s biggest failure. So it has been left to governments to create the conditions that will force greater efficiency and reduce emissions. But they have mainly resorted to a market mechanism, emissions trading, to achieve these goals. The success of trading schemes, like the EU ETS, depends on carbon being priced high enough to provide a sufficient incentive to participants to invest in energy efficiency measures and to make investment in low-carbon technologies more viable. read more
As Lord Stern pointed out in his seminal report, climate change is the market’s biggest failure. So it has been left to governments to create the conditions that will force greater efficiency and reduce emissions. But they have mainly resorted to a market mechanism, emissions trading, to achieve these goals. The success of trading schemes, like the EU ETS, depends on carbon being priced high enough to provide a sufficient incentive to participants to invest in energy efficiency measures and to make investment in low-carbon technologies more viable. read more
Eco-reticence
If you're a big enough business perhaps you can never afford to crow about your environmental credentials. The more you try to capitalise on the legitimate efforts you make to reduce your impacts (as opposed to greenwashing, which is always a mug's game), the more attention you attract from journalists and campaigners eager to reveal your shortcomings. read more
If you're a big enough business perhaps you can never afford to crow about your environmental credentials. The more you try to capitalise on the legitimate efforts you make to reduce your impacts (as opposed to greenwashing, which is always a mug's game), the more attention you attract from journalists and campaigners eager to reveal your shortcomings. read more
Penalties befitting the crime
Ever thought the penaltiesimposed by UK courts for environmental crimes are too lenient? They arecompared with the US. New Jersey-based Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Companyhas been fined $8 million for violating environmental and health and safetylaws. The firm will also be subject to four years of monitored probation,meaning it will have to submit reports to the court twice a year. But it wasn’tjust the company that was penalised. read more
Ever thought the penaltiesimposed by UK courts for environmental crimes are too lenient? They arecompared with the US. New Jersey-based Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Companyhas been fined $8 million for violating environmental and health and safetylaws. The firm will also be subject to four years of monitored probation,meaning it will have to submit reports to the court twice a year. But it wasn’tjust the company that was penalised. read more
When the cap no longer fits
You might mot have heard of the European Court of the First Instance, but it’s latest decision could have damaged the EU emissions trading scheme beyond repair and left the bloc’s climate change strategy in ruins. The court ruled that setting carbon limits is a matter for member states rather than the European Commission, overturning the emissions caps imposed on Poland and Estonia for phase II of the ETS between 2008 and 2012. It opens the door for both countries to emit more emissions and for other countries to also demand less stringent caps. read more
You might mot have heard of the European Court of the First Instance, but it’s latest decision could have damaged the EU emissions trading scheme beyond repair and left the bloc’s climate change strategy in ruins. The court ruled that setting carbon limits is a matter for member states rather than the European Commission, overturning the emissions caps imposed on Poland and Estonia for phase II of the ETS between 2008 and 2012. It opens the door for both countries to emit more emissions and for other countries to also demand less stringent caps. read more
When a plan comes together
I'm going to avoid dwelling on the big issues of the moment Copenhagen or China's promises to limit carbon emissions per unit of output in favour of a small but satisfying example of the kind of creative thinking and problem solving the drive for energy efficiency keeps throwing up. read more
I'm going to avoid dwelling on the big issues of the moment Copenhagen or China's promises to limit carbon emissions per unit of output in favour of a small but satisfying example of the kind of creative thinking and problem solving the drive for energy efficiency keeps throwing up. read more
Favourite tipple
We’ve heard many dire consequences that will result from climate change. Now we hear it’s going to force many us to change our drinking habits. Wine drinkers may find that in a few years they will no longer be able to enjoy a fine French Chardonnay or Pinot Noir. At the very least, climate change may result in these wines losing their distinctive ‘personality’. Greenpeace reckons that if nothing is done to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, vineyards will be displaced more than 1,000km beyond their traditional boundaries by the end of the century. read more
We’ve heard many dire consequences that will result from climate change. Now we hear it’s going to force many us to change our drinking habits. Wine drinkers may find that in a few years they will no longer be able to enjoy a fine French Chardonnay or Pinot Noir. At the very least, climate change may result in these wines losing their distinctive ‘personality’. Greenpeace reckons that if nothing is done to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, vineyards will be displaced more than 1,000km beyond their traditional boundaries by the end of the century. read more
A possible twist on "the polluter pays"
Climate scientists reckon they have workied out a way to isolate the part anthropogenic (man-made) part of climate change plays in extreme weather events and the press are suggesting that would open the door for flood victims to sue the major industrial contributors to global warming (see here). read more
Climate scientists reckon they have workied out a way to isolate the part anthropogenic (man-made) part of climate change plays in extreme weather events and the press are suggesting that would open the door for flood victims to sue the major industrial contributors to global warming (see here). read more
CRC – time to act
It’s amazing how many organisations still do notrealise that next April many of them will part of the Carbon ReductionCommittee – two-thirds according to one recent poll. So, what’s the CRC? It’s anew mandatory emissions trading scheme for large non-energy intensive privateand public sector organisations, ranging from hotels and retailers to NHS trustsand local authorities. In fact it will affect any organisation with half-hourlymeters. read more
It’s amazing how many organisations still do notrealise that next April many of them will part of the Carbon ReductionCommittee – two-thirds according to one recent poll. So, what’s the CRC? It’s anew mandatory emissions trading scheme for large non-energy intensive privateand public sector organisations, ranging from hotels and retailers to NHS trustsand local authorities. In fact it will affect any organisation with half-hourlymeters. read more
Eco-reticence
If you're a big enough business perhaps you can never afford to crow about your environmental credentials. The more you try to capitalise on the legitimate efforts you make to reduce your impacts (as opposed to greenwashing, which is always a mug's game), the more attention you attract from journalists and campaigners eager to reveal your shortcomings. read more
If you're a big enough business perhaps you can never afford to crow about your environmental credentials. The more you try to capitalise on the legitimate efforts you make to reduce your impacts (as opposed to greenwashing, which is always a mug's game), the more attention you attract from journalists and campaigners eager to reveal your shortcomings. read more
A possible twist on "the polluter pays"
Climate scientists reckon they have workied out a way to isolate the part anthropogenic (man-made) part of climate change plays in extreme weather events and the press are suggesting that would open the door for flood victims to sue the major industrial contributors to global warming (see here). read more
Climate scientists reckon they have workied out a way to isolate the part anthropogenic (man-made) part of climate change plays in extreme weather events and the press are suggesting that would open the door for flood victims to sue the major industrial contributors to global warming (see here). read more
Eco-reticence
If you're a big enough business perhaps you can never afford to crow about your environmental credentials. The more you try to capitalise on the legitimate efforts you make to reduce your impacts (as opposed to greenwashing, which is always a mug's game), the more attention you attract from journalists and campaigners eager to reveal your shortcomings. read more
If you're a big enough business perhaps you can never afford to crow about your environmental credentials. The more you try to capitalise on the legitimate efforts you make to reduce your impacts (as opposed to greenwashing, which is always a mug's game), the more attention you attract from journalists and campaigners eager to reveal your shortcomings. read more
Never say never
The seeming impossibility of turning the supertanker of resistance to change in the world's greatest energy consumer has been the despair of many climate change campaigners. A combination of lack of public awareness and powerful industry lobbying of already conservative federal authorities made the timelines needed to swing a real change in consumption seem so long as to be pointless in the face of the predicted ticking up of global temperatures in the coming decades. read more
The seeming impossibility of turning the supertanker of resistance to change in the world's greatest energy consumer has been the despair of many climate change campaigners. A combination of lack of public awareness and powerful industry lobbying of already conservative federal authorities made the timelines needed to swing a real change in consumption seem so long as to be pointless in the face of the predicted ticking up of global temperatures in the coming decades. read more
Losing members
The loss of one major corporation may be considered unfortunate, but to lose four, with another resigning its place on the board, looks like carelessness. Apple has joined energy firms Exelon, Pacific Gas and Electric and PNM Resources in quitting the US Chamber of Commerce. Nike has resigned from its post on the board of the Chamber, and two other firms, General Electric and Johnson & Johnson, have expressed their unhappiness with the business body. Why? read more
The loss of one major corporation may be considered unfortunate, but to lose four, with another resigning its place on the board, looks like carelessness. Apple has joined energy firms Exelon, Pacific Gas and Electric and PNM Resources in quitting the US Chamber of Commerce. Nike has resigned from its post on the board of the Chamber, and two other firms, General Electric and Johnson & Johnson, have expressed their unhappiness with the business body. Why? read more
It's not just the size of your footprint...
it's the type of shoe too. Yesterday's story about a can of Coca Cola having a smaller carbon footprint than one of Innocent's smoothies made me think about an attempt we made last year to estimate the size of EiB's footprint. read more
it's the type of shoe too. Yesterday's story about a can of Coca Cola having a smaller carbon footprint than one of Innocent's smoothies made me think about an attempt we made last year to estimate the size of EiB's footprint. read more
Underwriting the price of carbon
As Lord Stern pointed out in his seminal report, climate change is the market’s biggest failure. So it has been left to governments to create the conditions that will force greater efficiency and reduce emissions. But they have mainly resorted to a market mechanism, emissions trading, to achieve these goals. The success of trading schemes, like the EU ETS, depends on carbon being priced high enough to provide a sufficient incentive to participants to invest in energy efficiency measures and to make investment in low-carbon technologies more viable. read more
As Lord Stern pointed out in his seminal report, climate change is the market’s biggest failure. So it has been left to governments to create the conditions that will force greater efficiency and reduce emissions. But they have mainly resorted to a market mechanism, emissions trading, to achieve these goals. The success of trading schemes, like the EU ETS, depends on carbon being priced high enough to provide a sufficient incentive to participants to invest in energy efficiency measures and to make investment in low-carbon technologies more viable. read more
That was the that year that nearly was
2009 had started so promisingly. Barack Obama’s inauguration as the 44th US president was seen as the start of a new era in which America would at last play a leading role in combating climate change. Following the failure of the COP15 climate change negotiations at Copenhagen to agree clear targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, that initial optimism has now given way to pessimism, with political leaders blaming one another for the impasse. So 2009 wasn’t the sea change in climate policy many had hoped would materialise. But that’s not to say 2009 was a complete failure. read more
2009 had started so promisingly. Barack Obama’s inauguration as the 44th US president was seen as the start of a new era in which America would at last play a leading role in combating climate change. Following the failure of the COP15 climate change negotiations at Copenhagen to agree clear targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, that initial optimism has now given way to pessimism, with political leaders blaming one another for the impasse. So 2009 wasn’t the sea change in climate policy many had hoped would materialise. But that’s not to say 2009 was a complete failure. read more
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