Consumers will need considerable help from governments and companies to shift to better and more climate-friendly behaviours.
Category: Environment
Climate Change Science and Research Opportunities in 2022 and Beyond
The Glasgow COP26 has revived the momentum of political and business communities in fighting climate change science and research.
The Carbon Market and How it Can Work
Applying correct carbon pricing can encourage huge carbon-emitting companies and manufacturers to opt for low to zero carbon options.
Using EVs Mitigates Climate Change But Lithium Mining Has Adverse Environment and Societal Impacts
Lithium mining for electric car batteries is often criticised for its adverse impacts on the environment and society.
Can We Decarbonise the World’s Energy?
The energy sector is a major GHG emitter. Emission reduction is crucial for the planet in mitigating and adapting to climate change.
Climate Change Impacts Winter Tourism
Winter means skiing, one of the most loved winter sports and recreation. Read climate change's impact on winter tourism and solutions.
Human-Caused Climate Change Linked to Extreme Weather Events
Scientists say human-caused climate change caused extreme weather events in 2020, the Bulletin of American Meteorological Society reports.
Can We Plant Our Way Out of Climate Change?
Can we plant enough trees to suck up all human carbon dioxide emissions? How many trees will it take, and do we have enough land area for it?
Reducing Embodied Carbon Emissions to Fight Climate Change
Buildings emit carbon in two ways – operational emissions and embodied carbon emissions. How can we reduce embodied carbon emissions?
Will New Zealand Become a Major Green Hydrogen Producer?
Green hydrogen is seen as the ‘fuel of the future” for its zero emissions. Will New Zealand be a big producer as the world aims for net-zero?