COP26
— Shauna Aminath, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Technology of the Maldives, tweeted on Saturday her deep disappointment at the failure of world leaders to come to a proper agreement at COP26.
Climate Change
Climate change is the result of long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. While some of these shifts may occur naturally, human activities have been the primary driver of climate change since the 1800s. The burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and gas, releases heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere, exacerbating the problem.
COP26
— COP26 saw incremental progress but not the breakthrough moment needed.
Climate Change
— Politicians have more incentive to react to current climate disasters, but more investment is needed in preparing for future problems.
COP26
— Mainstream reporters not familiar with the topic may spin the summit as a huge success or devastating failure.
Climate Change
— The global shipping sector delivers 90% of global trade and has a carbon footprint the size of Germany’s.
Climate Change
— Foreign trade outsources both emissions and environmental hazards.
Climate Change
— Electric vehicle sales are booming and coal power is dwindling, but structural obstacles to net zero remain.
What The Experts Say
— On Wednesday Rishi Sunak presented the government’s latest budget. What do experts and professionals think about the government’s 2021 Spring Budget?
