This post originally appeared on Manchester Climate Monthly. Climate scientist Professor Kevin Anderson spoke to Manchester Climate Monthly on Monday 23rd November. In the two separate videos that follow, you can see him outlining what is at stake in the upcoming Paris climate conference - the nature of the individual nations' pledges (INDCs) and how... Continue Reading →
Coping with Copenhagen, Parrying Paris etc
So, the climate activists are a bit stuck, now that the French state has said 'non' to their planned "manifestations" at the next climate talks. “We respect the decision of the state, but we are trying to find ways to keep on mobilizing and taking the streets in one way or another during the COP... Continue Reading →
Screw Paris. No, seriously, screw Paris. A rant on #climate and the #endtimes
Will there be a long loud legal global (LLLG) signal coming out of Paris? No (two words – "US Senate"). Two linked questions; a) In the absence of a LLLG signal/deal, will there be the enormous investment in renewables, energy efficiency and 'leap frog' technology transfers that would be necessary to change humanity's energy systems?... Continue Reading →