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Tony Blair Institute lobbying for oil and gas industry

Following the money: Is the Blair Institute’s North Sea oil and gas pivot good for Britain?

The Tony Blair Institute’s call to reverse the UK’s ban on new North Sea exploration licences raises questions about whether its recommendations are grounded in scientific evidence or influenced by its close relationships with fossil… Read More »Following the money: Is the Blair Institute’s North Sea oil and gas pivot good for Britain?

UK Climate Change Committee Chair : Is the UK prepared for what is coming our way?

In this interview we recorded at COP29, Professor Hugh Hunt speaks with UK Climate Change Committee Chair, Piers Forster. Piers clearly asserts that Carbon Capture and Storage technologies (CCS), that are forecast to remove emissions… Read More »UK Climate Change Committee Chair : Is the UK prepared for what is coming our way?

New Report: Tech Industry’s Carbon Footprint escalating as climate impacts destroy lives

As digital technologies rapidly advance and global demand for data and hardware surges, the carbon footprint of the tech sector is growing. This was revealed in a report co-authored by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)… Read More »New Report: Tech Industry’s Carbon Footprint escalating as climate impacts destroy lives

A critical role for landscapes in tackling the wider climate problem

As we move towards COP29 the urgency for making progress on nurturing landscapes as carbon sinks to help recycle the global atmospheric carbon burden.  Progress, but at a glacial pace  One of the most significant… Read More »A critical role for landscapes in tackling the wider climate problem

Cambridge Climate Lecture Series 2023 – Lecture 1 with Prof. Kevin Anderson

I am pleased to share the high resolution recording of the 1st 2023 Cambridge Climate Lecture Series talk given by climate and energy policy expert, Professor Kevin Anderson, titled, ‘From iniquity to integrity … there’s… Read More »Cambridge Climate Lecture Series 2023 – Lecture 1 with Prof. Kevin Anderson

Sir David King | COP26 Update

Climate Crisis Advisory Group (CCAG) Chair, Professor Sir David King responds to questions about COP26 as the process shows signs of heavy criticism for unambitious progress, unfulfilled pledges and a growing concern from the public.… Read More »Sir David King | COP26 Update

Professor Katharine Hayhoe | This affects all of us #cop26glasgow

A quick meet-up with prof. Katharine Hayhoe – here we gauge the mood of the COP, the mood on the streets, and whether the COP is full of little more than hot air or not.… Read More »Professor Katharine Hayhoe | This affects all of us #cop26glasgow

Professor Kevin Anderson at COP26 in conversation with Nick Breeze

Inside COP26Glasgow; is this the ambition needed to avert disaster?

In this episode of Shaping The Future, I am inside the COP attending talks and speaking mainly to scientists but also half-listening to the pledges and commitments being made. What is striking is the sense… Read More »Inside COP26Glasgow; is this the ambition needed to avert disaster?

Margaret Kim Gold Standard

Measuring Impact; don’t know? Don’t care! Margaret Kim, CEO, Gold Standard

In this episode of Shaping The Future, I am speaking with Gold Standard CEO, Margaret Kim. Gold Standard sets the standard for climate positive implementation of a wide range of global-scale projects. The global push… Read More »Measuring Impact; don’t know? Don’t care! Margaret Kim, CEO, Gold Standard

Torres / IWCA launch Regenerative Viticulture Drive

Wine industry leaders join the global ‘Race To Zero’ effort with Regenerative Viticulture Drive

An estimated 50-100 billion tonnes of carbon has been lost from our soils since the beginning of the industrial revolution. Wine industry luminaries are now looking to start putting it back by using regenerative farming… Read More »Wine industry leaders join the global ‘Race To Zero’ effort with Regenerative Viticulture Drive