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Category: Climate Change

Climate Change . Energy Supply . Renewable Energy

Coal phase-out: Conflictive but unavoidable

On 12.06.2020 by jmarkard@ethz.ch

Phasing-out carbon-intensive technologies and business models is a key element for deep decarbonization. Coal is a prime candidate for phase-out and we cannot waste any time. However, every industry decline creates conflicts. Overcoming these conflicts is the key to success. Read More

Climate Change . Society

Climate and energy policy after COVID-19

On 18.05.2020 by Massimo Filippini

The health emergency caused by COVID-19 has taught us that we are all vulnerable, albeit unequally (geographically, generationally, socio-economically and psycho-socially) to global crises, that the political world and civil society can quickly adapt to a common threat, both with drastic and timely regulations and with recommendations. We have learned that prevention and cooperation at the international level, between civil society and the political world, are essential to limit the damage. These lessons should make us understand that the political agenda on climate change needs also to be strengthened, not weakened. Read More

Climate Change . Industry decarbonization . Renewable Energy . Transportation

Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Pathways to achieve Net-Zero Carbon Shipping

On 05.05.2020 by Christina Nakhle

The time has come to implement the “pollutant pays” principle, set clear emission reduction targets and competitive incentives to enable the decarbonization of the “backbone of our economy”. Read More

Climate Change . Electricity . Energy Supply . Renewable Energy . Society

The long way ahead for the energy transition

On 22.04.2020 by Viktoras Kulionis

Concerns about the consequences of excessive global warming have increased interest in the energy transition. General belief is that the energy transition has been the dominant factor of the increased use of renewable energy. However, only few countries/regions show evidence of an actual energy transition. At the global level, its relevance is short of non-existent when you do the math. Read More

Climate Change . Renewable Energy . Society

COVID-19 stimulus packages represent a critical juncture for climate policy

On 02.04.2020 by Nicolas Schmid

Governments around the world have implemented strong, science-based measures against the spread of COVID-19, ranging from border closures to the lockdown of approximately one-third of the world population. As a result, economic activity of most sectors and countries abruptly and strongly decreased. To prevent a global economic and social crisis, governments around the world have proposed massive stimulus programs. Read More

Carbon Removal . Climate Change . Industry decarbonization

Concrete – the building material of a 1.5°C world?

On 22.12.2019 by Johannes Tiefenthaler

Bridges, tunnels, buildings – concrete plays a key role in our daily life. How is it manufactured? Can it be recycled? What is its climate impact? Read on and you’ll find out how we can decarbonize concrete. Read More

Climate Change . Electricity . Energy Efficiency . Heating . Renewable Energy

Natural gas: a bridge fuel to nowhere

On 20.10.2019 by Ivalin Petkov

Why we have already ‘crossed the bridge’, necessitating a phase-out and heavy divestment from natural gas. The solutions are reliable, cost-competitive, and ready – decarbonized renewable energy sources with storage. Read More

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