Day four of COP 18 proved to be a day of dichotomies, criticism, and confusion. While officially termed the Youth and Future Generations Day, continued disagreements about the AWG-LCA negotiating text overshadowed this label. On day 3, the Umbrella Group (most notably the USA, Canada, and Japan) voiced concerns about the substance and suitability of […]
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With the second day of COP 18 completed, participants of the conference still seem to be warming up for the main events. While setting the scene, numerous delegates and interest groups expressed high hopes for extending the Kyoto Protocol. Moreover, the International Emissions Trading Association indicated that companies expect concrete results from COP 18, especially […]
In our political quest to avoid the taboo T-word (taxes, that is), cap-and-trade schemes provide an opportunity for markets to internalize environmental damages from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In an effort to reduce its CO2 emissions, California has worked on a cap-and-trade system since 2006. This scheme bears the catchy names Assembly Bill 32 (AB […]
“Within 6 hours deserts receive more energy from the sun than humankind consumes within a year” – Dr. Gerhard Knies While David MacKay offers a sobering perspective on the scale and costs of renewable energy, numerous businesses and NPOs propose ambitious, yet sometimes unattainable and inefficient visions for a sustainable future. One notable organization is […]
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