THE CURRENT STATE OF UK WITHDRAWAL FROM THE EU (BREXIT)
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- Written by Professor Philip Allott Professor Philip Allott
- Published: 18 October 2018 18 October 2018
As Brexit deadlines edge ever closer, what legal choices remain for the Prime Minister? Soapboxes and hyperbole are strictly absent, as author and former legal advisor to the Foreign & Commonwealth office, Professor Philip Allott, provides his expert overview.
The IPCC 1.5ºC report should not omit the unpalatable choices
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- Written by Dr. Hugh Hunt Dr. Hugh Hunt
- Published: 18 October 2018 18 October 2018
The IPCC, in its' recent report, stated that the world needs to take "unprecedented" steps on energy, transportation, and agriculture to avoid the worst effects of global warming. But behind the small print of Chapter 2 of the IPCC report is a very worrying picture. Dr. Hugh Hunt reports:
Beyond 1.5ºC will be catastrophic but how robust is the prescribed pathway?
Michael Mann: Arctic events are driving Global Climate and 2018 was our 1st truly global heatwave
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- Written by Dr. Hugh Hunt Dr. Hugh Hunt
- Published: 27 September 2018 27 September 2018
In this short exchange between Anthony Hobley (CEO Carbon Tracker) and Professor Michael Mann, filmed in the Arctic, they discuss the how the extreme global climate events of 2018 are connected to the amplified warming that is currently taking place in the Arctic.
Obama joins launch of Porto Protocol initiative to tackle Climate Change
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- Written by Nick Breeze Nick Breeze
- Published: 10 July 2018 10 July 2018
Addressing a wine industry on the frontline of climate change, Former President Obama said: “We are speeding our car towards the cliff at a very fast rate”. The audience and former president were invited to the launch of this new initiative by 326yr old port company CEO, Adrian Bridge, who is calling for solutions, saying “what we need to do is stop talking and start doing!” Nick Breeze reports.
UK Oil & Gas (UKOG) In Court Battle To Stop Public Protest - Green Party Co-Leader Addresses Crowd
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- Written by Nick Breeze Nick Breeze
- Published: 03 July 2018 03 July 2018
A three day hearing at the High Court is in process that will decide whether an injunction be granted, effectively preventing any campaigning that might negatively impact the economic interests of UKOG and their associated companies.
Interview with Prof. Chris Rapley: The Climate Change Act, Antarctica & Political Pressure
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- Written by Nick Breeze Nick Breeze
- Published: 25 June 2018 25 June 2018
The Climate Change Act 10 years on: does it matter? Is it fit for purpose? Are our politicians fit for purpose? Chris Rapley speaks candidly about our preparedness for an ever-rising tide of climate impacts that are already having a disastrous effect on nearly all regions of the world.
Spacefood for cows:
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- Written by PIK Potsdam PIK Potsdam
- Published: 20 June 2018 20 June 2018
Industrial microbes could feed cattle, pigs & chicken with less damage to the environment
- Today, producing feed for pigs, cattle and chicken causes immense impacts for the climate and the environment.
Interview with Sir David King: Climate Restoration is now needed!
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- Written by Nick Breeze Nick Breeze
- Published: 10 April 2018 10 April 2018
Sir David King stepped down from being the UK's top science advisor earlier this year, serving under Prime Ministers: Blair, Brown, Cameron and May. Now he is pushing for a global climate restoration agenda to help ward of ecological disaster. Read / watch the interview with Nick Breeze.
Reports of coal’s terminal decline are premature
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- Written by Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC)
- Published: 07 February 2018 07 February 2018
While less new coal-fired power plants are now being built in China and India, the planned expansion in the use of coal in fast-growing emerging economies, such as Turkey, Indonesia, and Vietnam, will in part cancel out the reduction. Only if the countries of the world actively counteract this trend, they can achieve the climate goals agreed in the Paris Agreement. These are the results of the study “Reports of coal’s terminal decline may be exaggerated,” authored by researchers from the Potsdam Institute on Climate Impact Research (PIK) and the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC), published in the journal Environmental Research Letters.
BP is now actively working with UK government to sidestep sanctions to frack in Russia
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- Written by Editor Editor
- Published: 14 January 2018 14 January 2018
• Emails and meeting notes released under FOI reveal the close working relationship between UK government and BP over Russia, suggesting that BP is attempting to sidestep sanctions preventing shale drilling in Russia.Despite taking a strong line on Russia in public, evidence shows UK government consulted BP on US sanctions response and hosted events to boost UK ties with Russian oil and gas sector
The weather we rely on for agriculture is only going to get worse
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- Written by Nick Breeze Nick Breeze
- Published: 02 December 2017 02 December 2017
It is easy to look at the fires in southern Europe and think that “global warming” is a regional problem often on someone else doorstep. This misconception could not be further from the truth because the “global” bit refers only to global mean temperature. As scientists start to look at what is happening around the world, it becomes very clear that the interconnected global system is changing for all.
Gernot Laganda: Additional 38m go hungry from climate impacts #WFP #COP23
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- Written by Nick Breeze Nick Breeze
- Published: 21 November 2017 21 November 2017
Dr Saleemul Huq: “They are making profits by killing people, it is as simple as that… so tax them! Let’s put a Loss and Damage levy on them”
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- Written by Nick Breeze Nick Breeze
- Published: 21 November 2017 21 November 2017
Dr. Saleemul Huq Director International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) at the Independent University, Bangladesh. In this short interview Dr Huq talks about his work and explains how those most vulnerable to the effects of manmade climate change are seeking recompense from the worlds greatest polluters.