Energy independence won’t cure climate ills

Tackling climate change is a more difficult challenge than becoming energy self-reliant.
Posted On 07 Jun 2016

To build a sustainable world, academics need to tear down the Ivory Tower

Avoiding societal collapse means building bridges between science and the rest of the world.
Posted On 05 Jun 2016
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Europe’s floods come as no surprise

Scientists have warned that the extra moisture in warmer air will mean more intense rainfall, but floods still leave governments unprepared.
Posted On 05 Jun 2016
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New World Energy Trilemma Report Released

Innovative investment policies the key to accelerating energy transition – World Energy Council Trilemma Report
Posted On 02 Jun 2016

New approach needed to tackle productivity and inequality challenges, says OECD

Declining productivity growth and rising inequality are two of the biggest obstacles to improved economic performance, according to a new OECD report.
Posted On 31 May 2016

Warming warning is a burning issue

Canadian scientists show that unregulated exploitation of fossil fuels could lead to dramatic rises in temperature more than double the levels previously feared.
Posted On 26 May 2016

Tesla’s rise has inspired a dozen new electric vehicle rivals

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Elon Musk should be blushing.
Posted On 26 May 2016

Poorest nations will feel heat soonest

Very high temperatures are set to affect some of the world’s least developed countries before touching the richer nations that are more responsible for climate change.
Posted On 18 May 2016