Let Them Eat Coal - Oxfam International
... The Fifth Assessment Report of the IPCC indicates that global yields for major staple crops could decline by 2 percent per decade by 2030, while demand is due to grow by 14 percent,16 meaning that harvests will struggle to keep pace with a larger population. Africa's food production systems are high ...
... The Fifth Assessment Report of the IPCC indicates that global yields for major staple crops could decline by 2 percent per decade by 2030, while demand is due to grow by 14 percent,16 meaning that harvests will struggle to keep pace with a larger population. Africa's food production systems are high ...
How the energy sector is missing potential demand destruction
... For many the IEA act as a benchmark – they assume across all three of their scenarios that global GDP will remain at 3.4% on average to 2040. Evidently this is at the high end of the range of GDP forecasts from the energy industry. Median forecasts are around the 3.1% mark to 2040 which the OECD’s 2 ...
... For many the IEA act as a benchmark – they assume across all three of their scenarios that global GDP will remain at 3.4% on average to 2040. Evidently this is at the high end of the range of GDP forecasts from the energy industry. Median forecasts are around the 3.1% mark to 2040 which the OECD’s 2 ...
Asia/World Energy Outlook 2015
... ・ While Asia including China and India have scarce oil and natural gas resources, coal resource are abundant and this contributes to stabilize energy self-sufficiency. ・ Asian fossil fuel self-sufficiency rate has been decreasing and it keeps decreasing not only in the Reference Scenario where deman ...
... ・ While Asia including China and India have scarce oil and natural gas resources, coal resource are abundant and this contributes to stabilize energy self-sufficiency. ・ Asian fossil fuel self-sufficiency rate has been decreasing and it keeps decreasing not only in the Reference Scenario where deman ...
America`s Dirtiest Power Plants - Environment America Research
... produces more global warming pollution each year than all the energy-related emissions of Maine.9 • In 2011, the 50 dirtiest U.S. power plants were responsible for 30 percent of all U.S. power-sector emissions of carbon dioxide, 12 percent of total U.S. energy-related emissions, and 2 percent of wo ...
... produces more global warming pollution each year than all the energy-related emissions of Maine.9 • In 2011, the 50 dirtiest U.S. power plants were responsible for 30 percent of all U.S. power-sector emissions of carbon dioxide, 12 percent of total U.S. energy-related emissions, and 2 percent of wo ...
NAACP Climate Justice Initiative Toolkit
... system is a political process in which lobbyist groups pressure governments, resulting in rules that are too lenient. In fact, Europe tried a Cap and Trade System and energy costs spiked for consumers, and carbon emissions actually went up. Arguably the same result will likely happen here in the US. ...
... system is a political process in which lobbyist groups pressure governments, resulting in rules that are too lenient. In fact, Europe tried a Cap and Trade System and energy costs spiked for consumers, and carbon emissions actually went up. Arguably the same result will likely happen here in the US. ...
Wales Survey Results - School of Psychology
... Q16. To what extent would you support or oppose the building of a new nuclear power station in your area? (by ‘area’ we mean up to approximately 5 miles from your home)? ...
... Q16. To what extent would you support or oppose the building of a new nuclear power station in your area? (by ‘area’ we mean up to approximately 5 miles from your home)? ...
Greenhouse gas emissions from shale gas and coal for electricity
... There is increased interest, both in South Africa and globally, in the use of shale gas for electricity and energy supply. The exploitation of shale gas is, however, not without controversy, because of the reported environmental impacts associated with its extraction. The focus of this article is on ...
... There is increased interest, both in South Africa and globally, in the use of shale gas for electricity and energy supply. The exploitation of shale gas is, however, not without controversy, because of the reported environmental impacts associated with its extraction. The focus of this article is on ...
Divestment and Stranded Assets in the Low
... forward, as detailed below. The lowest numbers are nonetheless significant, even more so when considered from an investor standpoint. ...
... forward, as detailed below. The lowest numbers are nonetheless significant, even more so when considered from an investor standpoint. ...
Divestment from fossil fuel companies
... investors will no longer receive these dividends so therefore need to consider whether this loss of income is compatible with their investment strategies. In terms of risk management and performance, separate studies from Corporate Knights and Harvard Business School have demonstrated that it is pos ...
... investors will no longer receive these dividends so therefore need to consider whether this loss of income is compatible with their investment strategies. In terms of risk management and performance, separate studies from Corporate Knights and Harvard Business School have demonstrated that it is pos ...
save
... As a result of the solar radiation that reaches the Earth’s surface and is not immediately reflected back to space, the Earth warms. By how much does the Earth warm? By just enough that it reaches a temperature at which the Earth radiates energy to space at the same rate that the sun transmits ener ...
... As a result of the solar radiation that reaches the Earth’s surface and is not immediately reflected back to space, the Earth warms. By how much does the Earth warm? By just enough that it reaches a temperature at which the Earth radiates energy to space at the same rate that the sun transmits ener ...
Briefing on Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill 2017
... Trócaire took a joint platform ahead of the last general election calling for a move from current fossil fuel-based measures that tackle energy poverty (such as the fuel allowance), to a more sustainable and climate-friendly approach. Jobs in the Fossil Fuel industry in Ireland The fact that jobs in ...
... Trócaire took a joint platform ahead of the last general election calling for a move from current fossil fuel-based measures that tackle energy poverty (such as the fuel allowance), to a more sustainable and climate-friendly approach. Jobs in the Fossil Fuel industry in Ireland The fact that jobs in ...
Earth`s Energy - Grygla School
... Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas. Fossil fuels are the greatest energy source for modern society. Millions of years ago, plants used energy from the sun to form carbon compounds. These compounds were later transformed into coal, oil, or natural gas. Fossil fuels take millions of years ...
... Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas. Fossil fuels are the greatest energy source for modern society. Millions of years ago, plants used energy from the sun to form carbon compounds. These compounds were later transformed into coal, oil, or natural gas. Fossil fuels take millions of years ...
Intended National Determined Contribution (INDC)
... commitment to take part in the aspiration set at International level to fight against the phenomenon of climate change, thus contributing to global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Angola has embarkedon the process of preparation of its intended determined contributions through a pa ...
... commitment to take part in the aspiration set at International level to fight against the phenomenon of climate change, thus contributing to global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Angola has embarkedon the process of preparation of its intended determined contributions through a pa ...
wind myths - Friends of the Earth Cymru
... The whole process of extracting, refining, transporting and burning these fuels is damaging. Coal mining, in Wales and around the world, has left its imprint on many communities that have suffered death and ill-health on a substantial scale. More recently, the emergence of opencast mining is scarrin ...
... The whole process of extracting, refining, transporting and burning these fuels is damaging. Coal mining, in Wales and around the world, has left its imprint on many communities that have suffered death and ill-health on a substantial scale. More recently, the emergence of opencast mining is scarrin ...
here - Environmental Law Australia
... consideration to greenhouse emissions from the mines. The delegate said he concluded that, when judged against the scale of past, present and future global emissions, the greenhouse emissions from the mines would not be measurable or identifiable and, therefore, would not be likely to cause a signif ...
... consideration to greenhouse emissions from the mines. The delegate said he concluded that, when judged against the scale of past, present and future global emissions, the greenhouse emissions from the mines would not be measurable or identifiable and, therefore, would not be likely to cause a signif ...
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mitigation in the United States of America
... 5. Continued Multilateral Climate Negotiations through the UNFCCC: The bilateral agreement with China in late 2014 to restrain greenhouse gas emissions was a welcome development that put pressure on other states like India. However, while China and the US are the biggest emitters in the world today, ...
... 5. Continued Multilateral Climate Negotiations through the UNFCCC: The bilateral agreement with China in late 2014 to restrain greenhouse gas emissions was a welcome development that put pressure on other states like India. However, while China and the US are the biggest emitters in the world today, ...
CO2 Capture Technologies
... Role and importance of CCS in mitigating climate change ‐The rationale for CCS (3) • Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is an important part of the lowest‐cost greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation portfolio. • Without CCS, overall costs to reduce emissions to 2005 levels by 2050 increase by 70%. • A ...
... Role and importance of CCS in mitigating climate change ‐The rationale for CCS (3) • Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is an important part of the lowest‐cost greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation portfolio. • Without CCS, overall costs to reduce emissions to 2005 levels by 2050 increase by 70%. • A ...
Slide 1
... • The above total is a substantial underestimate because it does not include damages related to climate change, health effects of hazardous pollutants, ecosystem effects, or infrastructure and security. • Climate damages vary greatly depending on the discount rate and the relationship between warmin ...
... • The above total is a substantial underestimate because it does not include damages related to climate change, health effects of hazardous pollutants, ecosystem effects, or infrastructure and security. • Climate damages vary greatly depending on the discount rate and the relationship between warmin ...
Proposed table of contents - Energy: Renewable Generation
... other things), and solar power, which relies on incident radiation and cloud cover. Many of these climatic factors are projected by the current generation of climate models to change under future scenarios, giving rise to additional uncertainty in the future potential energy production from renewabl ...
... other things), and solar power, which relies on incident radiation and cloud cover. Many of these climatic factors are projected by the current generation of climate models to change under future scenarios, giving rise to additional uncertainty in the future potential energy production from renewabl ...
Report
... establish the United States as a key player in the global effort to curb carbon pollution and mitigate the impacts of a warming planet. The bill seeks to reduce United States carbon emissions through the use of a carbon tax, which would concurrently fund the research and development of sustainable t ...
... establish the United States as a key player in the global effort to curb carbon pollution and mitigate the impacts of a warming planet. The bill seeks to reduce United States carbon emissions through the use of a carbon tax, which would concurrently fund the research and development of sustainable t ...
ffectiveness of a Segmental Approach to Climate Policy E * Jessika E. Trancik,
... Engineering Systems Division, §Department of Urban Studies and Planning, ⊥Department of Political Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States ...
... Engineering Systems Division, §Department of Urban Studies and Planning, ⊥Department of Political Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States ...
Petition for Reconsideration of Endangerment Finding FINAL
... but not exclusively including the so-called Clean Power Plan, 40 C.F.R. at 64662, et seq. – seek to replace current electricity generation sources primarily based on fossil fuels like coal and natural gas with so-called “renewables,” principally wind turbines and solar panels. Replacement of fossil ...
... but not exclusively including the so-called Clean Power Plan, 40 C.F.R. at 64662, et seq. – seek to replace current electricity generation sources primarily based on fossil fuels like coal and natural gas with so-called “renewables,” principally wind turbines and solar panels. Replacement of fossil ...
Power Switch - Environmental Defense Fund
... In 2014, the U.S. clean energy market grew 14%—nearly five times as fast as the overall economy—to nearly $200 billion. In Connecticut, where I live, there’s almost as much solar power today as there was in the entire U.S. in 2004. Under the old model, coal-burning power plants generated electricity ...
... In 2014, the U.S. clean energy market grew 14%—nearly five times as fast as the overall economy—to nearly $200 billion. In Connecticut, where I live, there’s almost as much solar power today as there was in the entire U.S. in 2004. Under the old model, coal-burning power plants generated electricity ...
Conclusion
... Other key financiers of coal, oil and gas are Australia’s big four banks. Westpac, the Commonwealth Bank, NAB and ANZ have lent over $36 billion dollars to the fossil fuel industry since 2008. As Australia’s largest banking institutions, many believe that the Big Four have a responsibility to consid ...
... Other key financiers of coal, oil and gas are Australia’s big four banks. Westpac, the Commonwealth Bank, NAB and ANZ have lent over $36 billion dollars to the fossil fuel industry since 2008. As Australia’s largest banking institutions, many believe that the Big Four have a responsibility to consid ...
Conscious uncoupling? Low Carbon Economy Index 2015 October 2015 1.3%
... ambition on a comparable basis. South Africa, Mexico and Korea have the highest level of ambition according to our measure. They will need to approximately triple their current decarbonisation rate to achieve their target. The US and China’s targets also imply a step change in action to reduce carbo ...
... ambition on a comparable basis. South Africa, Mexico and Korea have the highest level of ambition according to our measure. They will need to approximately triple their current decarbonisation rate to achieve their target. The US and China’s targets also imply a step change in action to reduce carbo ...