John Parnell
Cannabis, cables and keeping the lights on
It sounds like a bizarre concept, but theft is in fact a huge problem energy firms worldwide are faced with.
Countdown to Rio+20 starts now
As we enter the last 50 days before the UN Summit in Rio, RTCC kicks-off its coverage. Climate change, sustainable development and the green economy will dominate proceedings but how much can be achieved?
What is sustainable energy?
With the concept likely to be high on the agenda at Rio+20, what makes a good sustainable energy project and how can we ensure the benefits are maximised?
Sustainable energy needs “people power” finance: Jeremy Leggett
UK-based solar energy entrepreneur calls for new funding models to speed up investment in renewables.
Climate Curate: Friday 27th April 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
EU “will not abandon” biofuels in face of renewed criticism
Bloc continues to see role for the technology in its fight against climate change despite claims linking it human rights abuses and concerns over food prices.
Do biofuels have a sustainable future?
As a leading NGO calls on the EU to turn its back on biofuels over food price and human rights fears, is there a sustainable path for the industry?
Climate Curate: Thursday 26th April 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Is this village in Alaska home to first climate change migrants in US?
Eskimo village of Newtok, Alaska to relocate as melting permafrost puts community on shaky ground and see ice loss opens door to storms.
Climate Curate: Wednesday 25th April 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Ban Ki-moon calls for Rio+20 to replace GDP with sustainable development index
UN Secretary-General calls for June’s conference to develop a new measure of progress that is not purely economical.
Climate Curate: Tuesday 24th April 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
World’s poorest countries set for climate cash boost
Changes to UN and EU rules mean more cash will be available to African nations through the projects to tackle climate change and boost sustainable development.
Climate Curate: Monday 23rd April 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
Children key to community climate change action
A new study calls for promotion children’s role in disaster relief and climate adaptation work.
Profit not image driving cleantech boom as business tackles climate change
Cutting costs and carbon emissions more important drivers than public image and branding, according to new study by advisory group Grant Thornton.
Dalai Lama: Leaders at Copenhagen climate change summit “short-sighted”
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has called for cooperation, trust and friendship to protect “our small, blue planet” from the threat of climate change.
Climate change doubles the cost of conservation
Work to protect ecosystems, endangered species and ensure clean air and water made more difficult and expensive by climate threats.
Greenpeace slates Apple, Twitter and Amazon over energy use
As web giants expand ‘cloud computing’ capabilities, more attention is required on efficiency and renewable sources, says report.
UK report clears way for controversial ‘fracking’ gas extraction
Opposition concerned over localised environmental impact, seismic activity and effect of fresh gas supply on climate change targets.