The world will heat by more than 1.5C unless nations produce tougher policies, a global stocktake has confirmed. Governments must halve emissions by 2030 if they intend the Earth to stay within the 1.5C “safe” threshold. But the latest set of national policies submitted to the UN shows emissions will merely be stabilised by 2030. […]
Prophets and Profits
Prophets and Profits: A Critique of Benefit/Cost Analysis for Natural Resource Decisions Edward W. Manning (from Alternatives Magazine, Vol. 15 No.1, 1987, pp36-41) Once upon a time a Prince was faced with some vexing problems. Should he expand the moat at the expense of the adjoining village? Was it wise to burn down the forest […]
Offsetting News
10 myths about net zero targets and carbon offsetting, busted Forest road (Pic: Gilbert Sopakuwa/Flickr) By 41 scientists The idea of carbon offsetting, which underpins so-called net zero targets, is founded on a number of myths. In many cases, offsetting relies on capturing carbon in vegetation and soils. Such capacity is however limited and is needed […]
You Are What you Breathe
World Air Pollution ‘Greatest Risk’ To Global Life Expectancy By Patrick GALEY from AFP 07/28/20 AT 9:48 AM Air pollution cuts life expectancy for every man, woman and child on Earth by nearly two years, according to data released Tuesday which experts said showed poor air quality is “the greatest risk to human health”. The Air […]
Seagrass Threatened
Climate change: ‘Forever plant’ seagrass faces uncertain future By Matt McGrath Environment correspondent The green, underwater meadows of Posidonia seagrass that surround the Balearic Islands are one of the world’s most powerful, natural defences against climate change. A hectare of this ancient, delicate plant can soak up 15 times more carbon dioxide every year than […]
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