Don’t let green dogma get in the way of climate science July 22, 2024 Activists including Greta Thunberg have shut down a key research project into geoengineering — a potentially game-changing technology — arguing that it could provide an excuse not to cut fossil fuels. We can’t afford to let climate science become politicised, says Bjorn Lomborg Climate studies are increasingly becoming politicised. Harvard University recently shut down a key geoengineering [...]
I used to donate hundreds of thousands – but I am no longer a Conservative Party donor June 3, 2024 Billionaire businessman John Caudwell believes neither the Conservatives nor the other main parties understand the scale of the threat – and the opportunity – climate change represents, and says the future of the planet is on the ballot at this election I was once a Conservative Party donor. Not now. Climate change is one of [...]
SIGWATCH 2023 Campaigning Wrap Up: A Snapshot of Activism and Corporate Impact December 19, 2023 As we close the chapter on 2023, let’s take a concise look at the key highlights from SIGWATCH’s analysis of global activism and corporate scrutiny. This summary, designed to complement an embedded PDF featuring detailed data analytics, encapsulates the trends and dynamics that defined the year. Energy Industry Takes Centre Stage The “Most Criticized Organizations [...]
What could a Biden presidency mean for climate change investing? September 7, 2020 Joe Biden in the White House, and potentially Democrats in control of the Senate too, could turbo-charge climate change as an investment theme. The US response to Covid-19 looks set to be the dominant election issue as we head towards the November polls. Myriad other issues also compete for voters’ attention, and climate change often [...]
Daily Mail goes green: Paper’s parent firm launches energy transition fund December 1, 2023 The Daily Mail has set its sights on greener pastures by launching an energy transition fund through a new collaboration.
What is COP28 and why does it matter? November 29, 2023 The COP28 climate convention is unlikely to be far from the headlines over the next fortnight. City A.M. has broken down everything you need to know ahead of time.
Brits split over Sunak’s net zero delays, poll reveals September 21, 2023 The British public is divided over Rishi Sunak’s decision to delay some of the UK's net zero plans, fresh polling by YouGov has revealed.
Extinction Rebellion to block London streets in climate change protest August 28, 2020 Climate change activist group Extinction Rebellion will block the streets in London next week as they demand that the government addresses the crisis. Protestors are planning to block roads around parliament on 1 September as they call on MPs to back a climate emergency bill. Demonstrations will also take place in Manchester and Cardiff. “The [...]
The Notebook: Carbon bounty hunting, the economics of ageing and a cancelled recession April 15, 2024 Kokou Agbo Bloua, SocGen's global head of economics, takes the Notebook pen to talk carbon bounty hunting and the economics of ageing.
COP28: Five things to watch out for as the global climate conference starts in Dubai November 29, 2023 While some cynics may look at it as a talking shop where not enough discussion leads to action, it does offer a chance for thought-leaders to co-ordinate.