Tag: climate crisis
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The Truth About Hydrogen: High Cost, Low Impact, Big Distraction
The post critiques the exaggerated role of hydrogen in climate action, emphasizing its inefficiency compared to direct electrification. While acknowledging hydrogen’s importance as a feedstock in industrial processes, it argues against using it as a fuel for transport or heating. The author calls for prioritizing electrification to maximize emissions reductions effectively.
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The Energy Transition Is Unstoppable—But Are We Moving Fast Enough?
The global energy transition is accelerating as fossil fuels decline, driven by economic factors rather than solely political will. Key challenges include reliance on coal, the limitations of hydrogen and carbon capture, and the rising energy demands from AI. Urgent investments and infrastructure advancements are crucial for achieving climate goals.
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Why Sports Stars Are the Perfect Advocates for Climate Change Solutions
Athletes hold significant potential as advocates for climate action, leveraging their influence and public trust. EcoAthletes equips over 170 athletes with tools to engage in advocacy, transforming climate change from an abstract issue into relatable narratives. By inspiring their communities, athletes can drive meaningful change toward a sustainable future.
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Beyond Carbon Capture: The Critical Need to Analyse Decarbonisation Solutions
The urgency to tackle climate change has heightened, positioning decarbonisation as a key global focus. Effective solutions emphasize emission reductions at the source, notably through renewable energy and sustainable practices, rather than reliance on carbon capture technologies. Nature-based methods also hold promise, but a comprehensive approach is essential for lasting impact.
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The Ocean Nation: A Bold Solution for a Brighter Climate Future
In the latest episode of my Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Steve Willis about the idea of bestowing nationhood and what steps we can take to make it a reality. As someone who has dedicated their life to tackling the challenges of climate change, Steve’s insights and perspectives on this…
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Writing for Change: Stories to Transform the Climate Crisis
I’m proud to present the latest episode of my Climate Confident podcast, where I had the pleasure of speaking with two prominent voices in the fight against climate change: Professor Denise Baden and Steve Willis. Denise is a Professor of Sustainable Business at the University of Southampton and the mastermind behind the Green Stories project,…
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Digital Supply Chain, Climate 21, and Climate Change – a chat with Toby Croucher
It is April 2020 and we are currently in the middle of the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic, however we will develop a vaccine for this virus, and so this crisis will finally pass. Unfortunately there is no similar “easy cure” for climate change. With that in mind, a huge amount of an organisation’s carbon footprint comes…