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Paris Agreement Ratified – October 5, 2016

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Toasty

The dual requirements for ratification by at least 55 nations representing more than 55% of the global emissions was reached October 5th, 2016 shortly after the European Union voted for ratification. Ratification came less than 10 months after the signing … Continue reading →

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COP22 – Time to get real about the Paris Agreement

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Anna

The conclusion of the 21st Conference of the Parties left people in high spirits after the drafting of the Paris Agreement – the Plan Z for action on climate change. COP21 was largely regarded as a success; however it is down to COP22 held in … Continue reading →

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COP21 – Status

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Toasty

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Earth Day 2016

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Toasty

A highlight of Earth Day 2016 is the signing ceremony for Paris Climate Agreement. While the terms of the Agreement are inadequate to address the rapidly increasing effects of global warming, the symbolism of the agreement should not be overlooked. Continue reading →

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COP21 – They did it! A success and a failure.

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Toasty

On December 12, 2015, 196 nations unanimously agreed to work together toward a common goal; a goal established for the common good.  They agreed to work cooperatively, sharing information, technologies and wealth.  They agreed that each nation would establish and … Continue reading →

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COP21 – Why No Carbon Budget

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Toasty

One term that is highly unlikely to be discussed at COP21 is “carbon budget”, a term that identifies one of the simplest and most straightforward methods for apportioning and tracking carbon emissions.  Budgets can be used determine a total amount … Continue reading →

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COP21 – High Hopes, Low Expectations?

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Toasty

Representatives from 190 nations will assemble on November 30 in Paris for the annual UN Climate Change Conference.  Scheduled to conclude on December 11th, the Conference is expected to attract over 25,000 official delegates and more than 50,000 participants, making … Continue reading →

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Earth Day 2015

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Toasty

Future generations may well look back at 2015 as the year it became apparent that climate change was beyond our control.  Since Earth Day 2014 atmospheric C02 levels have continued their relentless increase with the weekly average value for the … Continue reading →

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What’s the Deal?

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Anna

Barack Obama & Xi Jinping have recently struck deals to reduce carbon emissions in the coming decade. But is it just a new name for old targets?

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Who are the real ‘hooligans’ in the Arctic?

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Anna

​On the 18th September 2013, 28 Greenpeace activists and 2 journalists embarked on a protest against drilling for oil in the Arctic. Representing 18 nationalities, the Arctic 30 travelled to the Barents Sea to scale Russian oil giant Gazprom’s most recent … Continue reading →

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