AvatarRichard FineClimate Change How can the climate crisis cut through the Covid-19 media storm? eco-business.com - By Robin Hicks For publicists trying to get a sustainability story that is not related to a certain pathogen into the mainstream press, it’s been a frustrating time. …
AvatarRichard FineAustralia A major scorecard gives the health of Australia’s environment less than 1 out of 10 eco-business.com - By Albert Van Dijk and Luigi Renzullo and Marta Yebra, Shoshana Rapley 2019 was the year Australians confronted the fact that a healthy environment is more than just a pretty waterfall in a national park; a nice extra we …
AvatarRichard FineClimate Change History of Climate Change and Global Warming bioplasticsnews.com - By Axel Barrett Vitruvius invents the term “AeolisPila”, the ball of Aeolus (Greek god of air and wind). Heron of Alexandria (Egypt) describes a steam-powered device …
AvatarRichard Fine Packaging in the Anthropocene packagingeurope.com - Tim Sykes In a world heading towards climate crisis, Packaging Europe’s Tim Sykes calls for a radical reframing of the sustainability agenda. The scale to which …
AvatarRichard FineIcon version of the Flipboard logo Time for a 'war footing' response to climate change, says former minister footprintnews.com.au The coal, oil and gas industries are unlikely to be able to adapt quickly enough to survive, former environment minister Peter Garrett and …
AvatarRichard Fine When it comes to climate hypocrisy, Canada's leaders have reached a new low The Guardian - Bill McKibbenAmericans elected Donald Trump, who insisted climate change was a hoax – so it’s no surprise that since taking office he’s been all-in for the fossil fuel industry. There’s no sense despairing; the energy
AvatarRichard Fine Warren Buffett Is One of the World’s Richest Fossil-Fuel Billionaires Bloomberg Koch Industries dates back to the 1940s, but it was under Charles Koch's leadership that it became an industrial behemoth with revenues of $110 …
AvatarRichard Fine Investor Coalition Demands Faster Action on Climate Change from Fast Food Companies environmentalleader.com - Emily Holbrook A global investor coalition representing more than $11.4 trillion of assets is urging six of the world’s largest fast food companies to take faster …
AvatarRichard Fine Solar steam generation system produces clean water from salt water - MaterialDistrict materialdistrict.com Researchers at Monash University in Australia developed a solar powered steam generation system that produces clean water from salty water with …
AvatarRichard Fine It's Clear Who's to Blame for Australia's Fires, and It's Not Arsonists VICE - Geoff DembickiThe Australian bushfires that have so far killed at least 28 people and potentially more than a billion animals are due to the actions of a relatively small number of people. No, not the several dozen
AvatarRichard FineFossil Fuels Lawyers file complaint against BP for misleading 'greenwash' in new ad campaign eco-business.com - By Zafirah Zein Environmental lawyers from international non profit ClientEarth are demanding British oil giant BP tells the truth and nothing but the whole truth …
AvatarRichard Fine Cranky Uncle game takes on climate crisis denial and fake news The Guardian - Jessica MurrayApp equips players with skills to identify misinformation in real world and online A new game promises to act as a “vaccination” against climate crisis denial and fake news by teaching users about misinformation
AvatarRichard Fine Ten facts that show this was the decade when our planet burned Wired UK - Laurie Clarke Our planet is burning. For most of us the climate crisis has, for many years, felt like a distant threat. The last ten years have changed that. The …
AvatarRichard Fine Yes, Fossil Fuel Subsidies Are Real, Destructive And Protected By Lobbying Forbes - Wal van LieropIn November, I wrote that fossil fuel subsidies worth $700 billion are stalling the energy transition. Many readers emailed me asking for specific examples of these subsidies. Others pointed out that billion
AvatarRichard Fine See how global warming has changed the world since your childhood abc.net.au - Tim Leslie, Joshua Byrd Global warming is already changing the world before our eyes — let's see what has happened in your lifetime. From top to bottom, these stripes use …
AvatarRichard Fine Earth nears irreversible tipping points eco-business.com - By Tim Radford, Climate News Network On the eve of a global climate summit in Madrid, seven distinguished climate scientists have issued an urgent warning of approaching planetary …
AvatarRichard Fine Businesses opt in to certified carbon neutral scheme - PKN Packaging News packagingnews.com.au A relaunched initiative supported by the Australian Government will encourage businesses to reduce emissions by voluntarily committing to a certified …
AvatarRichard Fine European Investment Bank says no to gas - Axios Axios - Ben Geman The European Investment Bank has decided to end all financing for fossil fuel development by the end of 2021 — including natural gas projects. Why it …
AvatarRichard Fine Current proposals to plant trees are misguided eco-business.com - By William John Bond Tree planting is a popular strategy for reducing carbon in the atmosphere to help combat global warming. But is it being thought through …
AvatarRichard Fine Leave ‘em laughing instead of crying: Climate humour can break down barriers and find common ground eco-business.com - By Maxwell Boykoff Climate change is not inherently funny. Typically, the messengers are serious scientists describing how rising greenhouse gas emissions are harming …
AvatarRichard Fine A little humour might help with climate change gloom eco-business.com - By Lakshmi Magon This year, three studies showed that humour is useful for engaging the public about climate change. The studies, published in The Journal of Science …
AvatarRichard Fine New Report Calls Out World’s Largest Banks on Climate Failures environmentalleader.com - Alyssa Danigelis A new report from Boston Common Asset Management assesses 58 of the world’s largest banks on their response to climate change. Lauren Compere …
AvatarRichard Fine Shall We Solve Environmental Problems with Individual or Collective Action? bioplasticsnews.com - By Axel Barrett The media coverage of the Green New Deal, a plan unveiled by U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other members of Congress to overhaul …
AvatarRichard Fine Scott Morrison told the mining lobby he wants to put a stop to 'indulgent and selfish' business boycotts of coal businessinsider.com.au - Jack Derwin • The Prime Minister has revealed he and the Attorney-General are looking to outlaw “indulgent and selfish practices” that threaten the mining sector …
AvatarRichard FineIt’s become clear that we need to make a change for the health of our planet — and fast. While reshaping government policy is a necessary component of this transformation, its timeline is long. It can … How Forward-Thinking Brands Are Investing in Forests sustainablebrands.com - Diana Chaplin
AvatarRichard Fine Earth's rocks can absorb a shocking amount of carbon: here’s how National Geographic - I Didn't Know That: DiamondsThe depths of the planet offer a rock-hard potential solution to climate change. I’ve been toting around 27 pounds of carbon all of my adult life. You’ve been hauling carbon too: Approximately 18 percent
AvatarRichard Fine r/sustainability - An ode to Climate Solutions reddit.com Sustainability is the ability of system to endure. While most people associate the term with the environment, true longevity requires social and …
AvatarRichard Fine Qatar Is Air-Conditioning the Outdoors Because of Climate Change GQ - Jay WillisOne common-sense practice for enjoying air conditioning is to keep windows and doors closed, ensuring that the cold doesn't escape outside. In Qatar, however, where temperatures now regularly exceed 110
AvatarRichard Fine Firms ignoring climate crisis will go bankrupt, says Mark Carney The Guardian - Damian Carrington Environment editorBank of England governor warns of financial collapse linked to climate emergency Companies and industries that are not moving towards zero-carbon emissions will be punished by investors and go bankrupt,
