16 August 2023, The Conversation: Critics of ‘degrowth’ economics say it’s unworkable – but from an ecologist’s perspective, it’s inevitable. You may not have noticed, but earlier this month we passed Earth overshoot day, when humanity’s demands for ecological resources and services … Continue reading →
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15 August 2023, Climate Home news: US sparks controversy by backing oil company’s carbon-sucking plans. The CEO of Occidental Petroleum has said that direct air capture is a way of prolonging the life of the oil industry. The US government has been … Continue reading →
BROKEN INSURANCE MARKET FAILING TO PROTECT PEOPLE IN CLIMATE CRISIS: NEW REPORT
8 August 2023, Climate Council: BROKEN INSURANCE MARKET FAILING TO PROTECT PEOPLE IN CLIMATE CRISIS: NEW REPORT. Urgent government action is needed to make home and contents insurance accessible and affordable. New research from a coalition of advocacy groups has found the home … Continue reading →
8 August 2023: Climate Home News: Mainstream economists accused of playing down climate threat. Economic models have ignored tipping points, rainfall changes and indoor work, leading them to under-estimate climate change’s economic damage. Mainstream economics has consistently understated the economic damage … Continue reading →