Over the past several years, nations around the globe have gathered to make bold promises on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Britain to finally turn its back on coal with the Ratcliffe shutdown
Britain’s closure of its last coal plant marks a historic moment as the birthplace of coal-powered industry turns toward a greener future powered by renewables.
Can addressing inequality solve the climate crisis?
Climate change is often framed as a purely environmental issue, but there’s another crucial angle to consider: inequality.
Outsourcing emissions reductions: Are carbon credits back in favour?
With carbon credits back in the spotlight, Amazon and other firms have committed $180 million to protect the Amazon rainforest. But is this a meaningful step in combating deforestation, or just another attempt to outsource emissions reductions?
A wind of change: UK sets ambitious targets with new renewable projects
The UK’s latest renewable energy auction has set a new record, securing 9.6GW of capacity across wind, solar, and tidal projects, as the country accelerates towards its net-zero target by 2030.
Pacific Island Nations excluded from final pass of Cop28’s historic climate deal
Renewable energy// Hidden Stories SeriesPacific Island Nations excluded from final pass of Cop28’s historic climate dealDecember 19, 2023In the wake of the much-publicised Cop28 climate summit, an air of triumphant progress seemed to permeate the media coverage.The United Arab Emirates, hosting this pivotal event, hailed the final agreement as a historic turning point; a paradigm shift in the battle against …
A spotlight on Tim Smit: Merging business acumen with environmental advocacy
Renewable energy// Hidden Stories SeriesA spotlight on Tim Smit: Merging business acumen with environmental advocacyOctober 16, 2023Co-founder of Eden Project and Executive Vice Chair of EPLSir Tim Smit KBE was born in Holland on 25 September 1954. He read Archaeology and Anthropology at Durham University. Tim worked for ten years in the music industry as composer/producer in both rock music …
We need a fusion of passion with pragmatism to shift from activism to action
Renewable energy// Hidden Stories SeriesWe need a fusion of passion with pragmatism to shift from activism to actionOctober 13, 2023“Activism” has become a dirty word. One associated with traffic jams, an affront on the innocent bystander, and a lot of orange glitter.It’s a term that in the past few years has woven itself as a vibrant thread connecting even completely …
A Spotlight on Dale Vince: Green gas, football, and revolutions
Renewable energy// Hidden Stories SeriesA Spotlight on Dale Vince: Green gas, football, and revolutionsOctober 10, 2023Environmental visionary, founder of Ecotricity, and steward of green innovation.Dale Vince was born with an affinity for the environment, beginning his journey not in corporate boardrooms, but amidst the embrace of nature. From living out of an old ambulance powered by wind to founding Ecotricity …
When indigenous peoples get caught in the middle of corporate and governmental climate strategies
Renewable energy// Hidden Stories SeriesWhen indigenous peoples get caught in the middle of corporate and governmental climate strategiesMay 5, 2023The world’s Indigenous leaders at an annual UN summit, have warned that the west’s climate strategy is risking the exploitation of Indigenous territories, resources, and people.As hundreds of Indigenous chiefs, presidents, chairmen, and delegates gathered at the 22nd United Nations Permanent …
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