Today, I attended the first of four “Development and Climate Days” at COP 15. Formerly the “Development and Adaptation Days”, the name has been changed to reflect a growing appreciation for the connection between mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation to inevitable environmental changes in the developing world. The Days feature panel discussions and …
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Back when gas prices peaked many people began to talk about the possibility of using biodiesel as a form of fuel. At the COP15 conference there has been many mentions of biodiesel as a part of the renewable energy solution for the 21st century. Being interested in biology and chemistry the idea of powering some …
#COP15 2009 Investor Statement on the Urgent Need for Global agreement on Climate Change - 191 Financial Institutions indicate support. # #COP15 #UMCOP15 Korean party member frustrated with the ideological and political agendas that taint debates on financing for climate change # #cop15 Today we walked to the entrance of the Bella Center. Over our …
Today and yesterday there have been a number of side events that have discussed, in some way or another, the prospects of geoengineering in the future. A portion of these talks have focused on the geoengineering options that are currently thought to be viable in the future, including carbon dioxide removal (artificial trees), solar radiation …
This is a conference regarding solutions to the global issue of carbon consumption and pollution but there are as many issues discussed as people here! Every organization has an agenda and associated opinions in hopes of influencing those who do not believe the same and securing support from those who do share beliefs. I have …
Laura Bell and myself happened to have lunch with a delegate from Turkey. The delegate was roughly around our age and was tasked with being the environmental adviser for her country. Her particular specialty is air quality and air pollution with more of a focus on measurements and monitoring. Imagine 28 years old and being …
In the light of the current economic crisis, many developed countries are trying to get out of their prior, binding deals to reach upcoming emissions targets. Or, as Naomi Klein put it, "They want to start from zero." Much to their dismay, Klein says, "The world does not have a restart button." (I will have …
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Yesterday I had the opportunity to ride in several electric and hybrid cars. I already wrote about how I think hybrid vehicles are good stepping stones towards more sustainable personal transportation. One of the comments one my previous post made the valid point that hybrids are not the ultimate answer. I already posted my response …
Copenhagen: What’s going on here? In the English newspaper in Copenhagen, the Copenhagen Post, there is a front page story of the statue that sank and has been recovered. The statue is by Jens Galshoit, and is “an obese Lady Justice sitting on an emaciated African man.” A protest piece on temporary exhibit, whose toppling …
In listening to the "Climate Justice from Copenhagen" side event, two philosophies are discussed to approach climate change challenges in countries of need. The first is one of urgency emphasizing the need to "start over" and have every nation participate in changing their future behavior to discontinue practices that contribute to global warming. The urgency …
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