Obama rejects scientific advice
President Obama has rejected the advice of his own science adviser by pushing back a decision on measures to stop rising emissions.
Climate Change
Wanted: engineers to save the planet
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers are wrong to say that Britain can’t reduce greenhouse gases by 80% without geo-engineering. More engineers is the key.
The hidden costs of nuclear power
New analysis suggests that EdF will have to pay £50 billion to build four new nuclear reactors prompting speculation that the Government will have to subsidise
Today give carte blanche to ‘scientist’ who denies link between CO2 and temperature
The Today programme have given another climate change denier airtime – unchallenged. ‘Scientist’ Ian Plimer sees no link between carbon dioxide and temperature.
Copenhagen – What about ships and planes?
Including aviation and shipping is a critical component of the Copenhagen treaty. Left Foot Forward looks at the options and financing propositions.
Global anger at delay on climate deal
Live reaction from the climate talks in Barcelona to the delay of up to year in getting a deal.
A tense day of climate negotiations in Barcelona
There are just two days of negotiating time left in Barcelona at the last round of talks before Copenhagen begins. Three items are dominating proceedings.
The world (and planet) is waiting for the US
Concerns about China and India’s commitment to climate change are misplaced. We should focus on the US.
Spain generates half electricity from renewables
Last week Spain generated nearly half of its electricity from renewable sources – the UK currently generates just 5.5%
Tory MEP confuses science with faith
A Conservative Party MEP today launched a stinging personal attack, with potentially discriminatory connotations, on the Nobel laureate, Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri – one of the world’s foremost climate experts. Writing on ConservativeHome, Roger Helmer said that Pachauri’s concerns abouttest