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Carbon Disclosure Project Launch
by Lauren Hermanus The South African Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Report was launched on Thursday 11 November, the culmination of weeks of data collecting from the 74 responding companies, coordination by the National Business Initiative (NBI) and analysis and administration … Continue reading
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Out with the old – not yet in with the new
by Jonathon Hanks Shortly before noon on Sunday 22 August, a Cape Town landmark (the Athlone cooling towers) was reduced to rubble. While this was done purely for safety reasons, the symbolism of this implosion is evident, providing a useful … Continue reading
Climate denialists: a stubborn but dying breed?
by Jonathon Hanks It’s been an interesting month in the global greenhouse: fire, drought and record-breaking temperatures in Russia; floods in Pakistan; mudslides in China; a 260 km2 ice-sheet breaks off a Greenland glacier; and the Daily Mail (one of … Continue reading
Posted in About our work, Climate change, General sustainability
Tagged Climate change, climate denial
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Why nuclear energy is just another quick fix that will make things worse in the long run
I have mixed feelings about nuclear energy. Part of my rational mind sometimes says maybe there’s a place for it in an interim energy mix before we shift to renewables. But my gut doesn’t like it at all. And my … Continue reading
“Southern Africa in for 10°C temperature rise” – The Weekender
WITHOUT global cuts in carbon emissions, average temperatures in southern Africa could increase as much as 10°C as early as 2060, according to a study released by the UK’s Meteorological Office last week. The study is based on a range … Continue reading
Posted in Climate change, General sustainability
Tagged 10 degrees by 2060, Climate change, Met Office, Southern Africa
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Correction to yesterday’s post
Correction: The first version of yesterday’s post titled “Carbon map of the world” mistakenly referred to the US overtaking China in emissions; of course, it’s the other way around – China has overtaken the US in total emissions, though of … Continue reading
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Carbon map of the world
The Guardian today published a great interactive carbon map of the world. Click on the image to get to it. Some observations: Asia-Oceania’s emissions have more than doubled in the last ten years, driven mostly by growth in India and … Continue reading
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India prays for rain as water wars break out – Mail & Guardian Online: The smart news source
India’s vast farming economy is on the verge of a major crisis. The lack of rain has hit the northern part of the country worst, but even in Mumbai, which has experienced some heavy rainfall and flooding, authorities were forced … Continue reading
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“Why do we allow the US to act like a failed state on climate change – George Monbiot”
… the bill’s measures might not offset the emissions from the paper it’s printed on. You can judge the effectiveness of a US bill by its length: the shorter it is, the more potent it will be. This one is … Continue reading
Posted in Climate change, The bigger picture
Tagged biofuels, carbon offsets, carbon permits, Climate change, emissions trading scheme, EPA, lobbyists, US, Waxman-Markey
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The electricity price in South Africa should be increased by 234%
The cost of South African electricity should be increased by 234%. Eskom’s proposed 37% electricity tariff increase is highly controversial in South Africa. Most people think it’s an appalling idea. But, as Jon pointed out over dinner the other night, … Continue reading
Posted in Climate change, Economic crisis, Renewable energy
Tagged coal power stations, cost of coal, Eskom, South Africa, tariff increase
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