Plummeting Costs of Renewable Energy and Battery Can Hasten Decarbonisation
A report by the Goldman School of Public Policy presents how the USA can achieve 90% and carbon-free electricity by 2035.
Climate Change Adaptation in Japan – An example to Asian countries
Japan’s 100-page national climate adaptation plan provides details on how the country will address the challenges of climate change.
Are Dams Effective in Preventing and Protecting us from Sea-level Rise?
A study on sea-level rise study says that dam constructions in the 1970s have played a significant role in restricting sea-level rise.
Smooth Roads Lead to Emission Reductions
A new study reveals that maintenance of roads and highways can reduce greenhouse gas emission by 2%; a good climate change mitigation action.
V2G Technology and its Role in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
Vehicle-to-grid technology can enhance the decarbonisation of transportation and optimising renewable energy to power the grid and EVs.
The “Million-mile Battery” and its Impact on Decarbonisation
The million-mile battery will be a game-changer, a big help to decarbonisation and shift to renewable energy to mitigate climate change.
NZ SOLGM’s Climate Change Reports – Valuable Resources for Local Governments
Local councils in New Zealand have recognised climate change is a “significant future issue” that must be reflected in their long term plans.
Invercargill NZ is Trailblazing Renewable Heating System to Reduce Emissions
Invercargill NZ’s plan to invest in a renewable heating network project will improve the city’s air quality and reduce CO2 emissions.
The Green Book, South Africa’s Online Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience Tool
The Green Book is an example of how local governments can use a website platform to assist in long-term planning and climate adaptation.
Korea Attributes Record-Breaking Monsoon to Climate Change
The long wet monsoon in Korea, causing floods and landslides, shows the seriousness of climate change and the need to build resilience to it.
Carbon Pricing to Mitigate Climate Change
The OECD report mentions that carbon pricing is an efficient tool to reduce carbon emissions because emitters pay for their emissions.
Climate Change Inclusion in NZ Councils’ Long Term Plans
Local councils in New Zealand have recognised climate change is a “significant future issue” that must be reflected in their long term plans.
Report Reveals NZ’s Most Urgent Climate Risks
The NCCRA report showed NZ's most significant risks in 5 domains - natural environment, human, economy, and built environment, and governance.
NZ’s NCCRA Report Says Built Environment Needs Urgent Climate Action
The Ministry of the Environment's report, "National Climate Change Risks Assessment," cites built environment as NZ's climate action priority.
NZ’s Climate Change Risk Assessment Report, a base for adaptation plans
The climate change risk assessment finds 43 priority risks across five domains: natural environment, human, economy, built environment, and governance.
Climate Adaptation Case Studies in India
India's climate adaptation case studies show that communities and industries can take climate actions to reduce the impacts of climate change.
Use of Low-Impact Development for Stormwater Adaptation
Low impact development and green infrastructure are good options for sustainable climate adaptation and mitigation strategies for climate change.
Heatwaves in Siberia and Flooding in China Blamed on Climate Change
Extreme weather events like the heatwaves in Siberia and flooding in China are examples of what climate scientists call observed climate changes and trends.
Does the Plummeting Oil Prices Signal the End of the Fossil Fuel Era?
The Economist reports that oil giant companies are trying to sell their billion-dollar assets, cutting investments amid the worldwide plummeting oil prices.
Ecosystem-based Approach to Climate Adaptation in Malmö, Sweden
The ecosystem-based adaptation of Augustenborg enabled them to control flooding, improve the city’s image, and enhance their stormwater and sewer systems.
The Economics of Proactive Climate Adaptation in Alaska
The study shows that climate change will affect infrastructure but mitigation efforts and proactive climate adaptation could lessen these damages.
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