John Parnell
10 climate change lessons for the UK
New climate change impact report from UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs suggests fringe benefits for health and agriculture but flooding and extreme weather dictate end result.
Former UNFCCC chief: Private sector investment essential for climate fight
Yvo de Boer says absence of private money will leave fight against climate change “in big trouble”.
Rio+20 Summit shies away from ‘controversial’ climate change
Hosts select sustainable development as foundation for progress.
UK Gov’t loses solar appeal but bigger issue looms over sector
Solar insider warns Government’s proposed new energy efficiency proviso would “kill” the industry.
Five things we learned about climate change this week
President Obama, Ban Ki-moon and NASA all had something to say in a hectic week of climate change news. RTCC runs through five ideas to takeaway from the week.
Scientists make underwater biofuel breakthrough
New discovery means ethanol can be produced from seaweed, sparing food crops.
Climate Curate: Friday 20 January 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
BP: Renewables growing but fossil fuels to dominate until 2030
Renewables and nuclear to grow faster than any single fossil fuel but gas will take leading role.
Figueres: UN taking first steps toward tech transfer
UNFCCC takes first post-Durban action with hunt for Climate Tech Centre venue.
New Keystone XL route planned following Obama rejection
TransCanada says it remains committed to Keystone XL as Republicans round on President over jobs.
Climate Curate: Thursday 19 January 2012
The latest environmental, climate change and green news gathered every day by the RTCC Climate Curate.
COMMENT: Don’t be selective with energy statistics
Energy is a commodity like no other. Both sides of the debate should ensure their statistics represent that fact.
Thames Hub project moves step closer to reality
UK Government to include £50bn project in consultation this Spring.
Flu pandemics linked to climate variation
Altered bird migration patterns could contribute to flu outbreaks.
WWF: Offshore wind is crucial part of the solution
Nick Molho, Head of Energy Policy at WWF-UK explains why a balanced energy future needs offshore wind.
Clean energy investment soars but government support slides away
$260 billion spent on clean energy in 2010 but renewables policy support is flagging.
Ban Ki-moon: Sustainable energy for all is achievable
UN Secretary-General says energy choices key to security, development and environmental challenges.
Comment: Why wind is not the answer
Jean-Pierre Huguet of the European Platform Against Wind tells us why wind is not the future for energy security in Europe.
Maria McCaffery: 2012 the year for wind to fly
All the pieces are in place for wind power to establish itself as the key technology for clean energy writes Maria McCaffery, Chief Executive of RenewableUK.
US Navy tests genetically modified algal fuel
Navy and shipping firm Maersk collaborate on largest ever biofuel shipping trials