Kevin Anderson on “our collective stupidity” for stubbornly refusing to mitigate carbon emissions
We’re just clever enough to understand the problem but too stupid, selfish and weak to respond. No 2022 Posted by fw, August 03, 2017 “Meticulous and diligent research has furnished … Continue reading
Climate change wake-up call? Record floods sweep much of Canada
Why Ottawa’s “climate adaptation” approach is likely to fail to meet a safe global warming target. No 1953 Posted by fw, May 8, 2017 “Montreal was the latest to declare a … Continue reading
Be wary of financial analysts peddling reduced climate risk compatible with economic growth
Market-based economic solutions are not helpful in dealing with violent climate change No 1206 Posted by fw, December 9, 2014 “As it stands, it is difficult not to conclude that … Continue reading
With annual global emission increases of 3-5 percent, humans are hurtling towards a cliff
The prospects for reducing emissions to meet the 2°C target look grim No 1205 Posted by fw, December 8, 2014 “Despite considerable discussions about climate change, particularly since the Earth … Continue reading
2°C target limit for average global temperature rise won’t prevent dangerous climate impacts
Moreover, the 2050 emission reduction targets to keep us below 2°C may prove to be meaningless No 1204 Posted by fw, December 7, 2014 “Our cumulative emissions – and our … Continue reading
US only has 5 years to drastically cut its CO2 emissions or face runaway climate change, says new study
Failure by decision makers to include future carbon emission commitments, relying solely on annual emissions count, has resulted in underestimates Bottom line, to reduce emissions, US has to transition quickly … Continue reading
Prepare for much more extreme weather warns Ontario regional task force
Municipalities urged to rapidly reduce emissions No 1057 Posted by fw, May 22, 2014 “Between last decade and the 2040s, the projections show a 50 percent increase in the maximum rainfall in … Continue reading
Calls for radical emissions cuts may be popular but they’re not powerful enough says Naomi Klein
Klein lambasted mainstream environmentalists of 1980s for not taking on dominant pro-market ideology No 950 Posted by fw, January 9, 2014 “Klein used her keynote address to the [Radical Emissions … Continue reading
Neil McCabe’s Green Plan presentation wins high praise at Radical Emission Reduction Conference
McCabe’s presentation “was critically inspiring” — climate scientist Kevin Anderson, conference convenor No 948 Posted by fw, January 7, 2014 Dublin firefighter Neil McCabe was one of only a few … Continue reading
Awards heaped on Dublin’s Neil McCabe for innovation and leadership in addressing climate change issues
Dublin City Council seconded Neil for 12 months to bring Green Plan to entire fire service and City Council No 947 Posted by fw, January 6, 2014 “Dublin fire fighter, … Continue reading
Unless we radically reduce our emissions by 2019, the future will not be one you want to bequeath to your children
And we’re on the cusp of leaving it too late; some say it’s already too late No 918 Posted by fw, November 22, 2013 “Every day that we fail to … Continue reading
Emission reductions in Ontario municipalities offset on national level by increases in Alberta tar sands
Ontario university prof develops new tool to help municipalities identify future climate risks No 897 Posted by fw, October 29, 2013 “ ‘Municipalities are not locations where major mitigation measures … Continue reading
US releases monster 1193-page “Draft Climate Assessment Report”
Report reveals “the full horror of what’s happening on our planet” – Guardian Editorial No 650 Posted by fw, January 14, 2013 The US National Climate Assessment Development Advisory Committee’s … Continue reading
Three new planning tools to help communities develop climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies
No 610 Posted by fw, November 13, 2012 New Climate Change Planning Resources For Local Governments by, Alexis Saba, Legal Fellow, Climate Law Blog, October 10, 2012 Three new resources are … Continue reading
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