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As policy changes course in the US, is energy efficiency the key that can unlock a sustainable future?In our latest episode from the COP29 climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, host Ed Crooks talks to our guests about the challenges facing the energy transition, including the far-reaching implications of a second Trump administration, as asks whether getting smarter about the ways we use energy can be part of the solution.In the first part of the show, Ed welcomes back Vijay Vaitheeswaran, Global Energy and Climate Innovation Editor at The Economist. He and his team have a couple of big pieces in the latest edition, giving their views on the outlook for the transition in the US and around the world. They are joined by Zach Friedman, Senior Director of Federal Policy at Ceres, which is a US-based group that works with investors and businesses in sustainability issues.The trio discuss how US energy policy is likely to change under the Trump administration and a Republican-controlled Congress. They debate whether innovative mechanisms such carbon tariff for the US that is like the European carbon border adjustment mechanism could help align the administration's economic objectives with climate goals. They highlight some hopeful signs for clean energy development, including the prospect of permitting reform that could expedite infrastructure projects. And they also explore why energy efficiency—a critical yet often overlooked component of the energy transition—could unlock massive cost and emissions savings while paving the way for renewable energy growth. Later in the episode, Ed speaks with Jon Creyts, CEO of RMI, which describes itself as a “think-tank, a do-tank and a scale-tank”. He makes a compelling case for why energy efficiency is the "first fuel" of the transition: the best fuel of all is the fuel you don't need. He argues for the central role of efficiency in reducing emissions, lowering costs, and supporting renewable energy targets. At COP28 in Dubai a year ago, the world agreed a goal of doubling of global energy efficiency improvement rates by 2030. So far it has not made any progress towards that goal. But with innovative approaches such as modular retrofits for housing, Jon illustrates how leadership and vision can dismantle structural barriers, making energy efficiency a linchpin of the low-carbon transition.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Humanity is at a  cross-roads for reducing carbon emissions to secure the climate. At COP28 women played a significant role in bringing greater ambition to the fore. And the international women's movement around climate action is gathering strength with new allies in the Global North and South, and increased advocacy for the interconnections of climate change, human rights, food and water security, biodiversity and demilitarisation. COP28 culminated in an international agreement to ‘transition away from fossil fuels' (‘UAE Consensus'). This was heralded as ‘historic' on the one hand and too weak on the other.Meanwhile, while the conference resolved to ‘drive gender-responsive just transitions, which strengthen all women's and girls' leadership and meaningful participation', of the 133 world leaders who attended the conference, only 15 were women and only 38% of the negotiating teams from participating countries were women.In this event Womens Climate Congress Founder, Dr Janet Salisbury was in conversation with Mamta Borgoyary, Executive Director of She Changes Climate (whose advocacy brought the need for a phase-out of fossil fuels to the fore at COP28); Angelica Mantikas, a youth advocate with the Australian delegation and coordinator of the Oceania Climate Stories project; Tishiko King, a proud Kulkalaig woman from the Torres Straits and Our Islands Our Home campaigner; Sarah Ransom, General Manager, Australian Water PartenershipTogether they will examine the ups and downs of the conference, the outcomes and the next steps for the women's movement. 

Our episode today is about one of the most controversial topics at COP28 – abated fossil fuels through carbon capture storage technology.At COP28, COP president Sultan Al Jaber claimed there is no science behind fossil fuel phaseout. At a press conference, IPCC chair Jim Skea said that in 1.5C-compatible scenarios “by 2050, fossil fuel use is greatly reduced and unabated coal use is completely phased out.” He added that oil use by 2050 is reduced by 60% and gas by 45%. According to Jim Skea, Al Jaber was “attentive to the science” and “fully understood it”.Understandably, this has caused some confusion about what abated/unabated fossil fuels.  So, what is abated/unabated fossil fuel and what is the role of CCS and CDR in all of this? Our guests today are Harry Smith and Nem Vaughan.Harry Smith is a PhD Researcher on the climate governance of carbon dioxide removal, and part of the Critical Decade for Climate Change Programme with the Leverhulme Trust at UEA.Dr. Nem Vaughan is an Associate Professor of Climate Change whose research is focussed on carbon dioxide removal and its role in mitigating climate change.Music by Ben Sound

At COP28 was endorsed the concept of “tripling renewables” – all good, but a lot of people forgot to mention the rest of the sentence which is “and doubling of Energy Efficiency”. In the latest IEA report, there is a 400bnUSD Energy Efficiency pie, almost at the level of Oil Upstream, and more than into Grids. Nobody talks about it. Buildings, Industrial, Transport. Electrification, Heat Pumps.So, Laurent and Gerard thought that is was time. There are very few specialist of Energy Efficiency as Jonathan Maxwell.Not only has he authored an extraordinary book called the EDGE, but he also manages Sustainable Development Capital SDCL, a multibillion Energy Efficiency fund. Efficient and decentralised generation of energy (or ‘EDGE') solutions represent the largest, fastest, cheapest, and cleanest source of greenhouse gas emission reductions and energy security. Datacenters, Lighting, Building, Heating, that's the unknown world we are going to dive into. And it is a fast growing sector. Persistent tails winds such as energy security, decarbonisation and costs are powerful drivers for a continuous expansion of that sector. We thank Aquila Capital for supporting our show

Switching to a green pension is the most significant individual thing we can do if we want to fight for a safe and equitable future. We are in a crisis because the use of fossil fuels around the world is driving up carbon emissions and global temperatures. We are trying to keep below a 1.5 degree increase in  warming – yet we are already at 1.2. We need to act at fast!At COP28 nation states committed, for the first time, to a reduction of oil and gas. This is monumental, but as usual we were given no firm timeline or details with the commitment. We need to do everything we can to be a solution to the biggest issue on the planet – and switching to a greener pension is a great place to start.Our esteemed expert guests discuss this in detail so you can make up your mind and make the switch.Host: Jarvis Smith, Co-Founder at My Green Pod https://www.mygreenpod.com/https://www.jarvissmith.com/Guests include: David Hayman, Campaign Director at Make My Money Matterhttps://makemymoneymatter.co.uk/Shipra Gupta, Investments Stewardship Lead at Scottish Widowshttps://adviser.scottishwidows.co.uk/assets/literature/docs/61097.pdfTimi Merriman-Johnson, Founder at Mr Money Jarhttps://www.mrmoneyjar.com/See the Scottish Widows Green Pensions Report by clicking here:  Thanks for listening, and if you would like to contact us send an email to hello@mygreenpod.comSee you soon, Katie and Jarvis xx

The times in the solar industry are very exciting and pretty difficult at the same time: with 413GW annual installations worldwide, the latest edition of BloombergNEF´s 4Q 2023 Global PV Market Outlook points out that solar installations more than doubled in only 2 years. At the same time, with record-low prices for modules, being a manufacturer is becoming increasingly difficult, even though the demand for solar is hug and constantly growing. At COP28, state leaders agreed on tripling the share of renewable energies by 2030. At the same time, solar faces structural difficulties such as grid constraints, labor shortages, price cannibalization, looming trade wars and government regulations that don't keep pace with the industry´s needs in order to accelerate solar deployment. About those astonishing and at the same time controverse developments, we spoke to Jenny Chase. Timeline: 02:14 We saw at the latest numbers which BloombergNEF published that solar installations have more than doubled in the last two years. Will this skyrocketing development to go on like this until the end of this decade, or even forever? 06:56 Global module prices: Following the latest trends, we now reached a new all-time low of 12,4 ct/W for solar modules. How are those prices going to effect both the global manufacturing landscape and the deployment of solar worldwide? 09:29 According to your numbers, in the US, modules are more expensive, at a cost of 25 ct/W. Why do we have a different situation there? 15:28 Price cannibalization: To what extent can batteries, electrolysers and flexibility solve this problem? Questions or suggestions? Then send us an email to podcast@thesmartere.com

Chris Bowen (pictured) Australia's Climate Change and Energy Minister is walking "both sides of the street" with his response to the climate crisis - "COP28 makes headway on renewable energy transition"; "Kids at risk from dangerously hot homes" - Sweltering Cities executive officer, Emma Bacon. "Direct air capture: An expensive, dangerous distraction from real climate solutions"; "Taylor Swift is the world's most carbon polluting celebrity"; "New Zealand's new government sworn in, parliament expected to open next week"; "Government quietly defunds transport climate work"; "Tracking emissions by country and sector"; "The planet's population will get to 10.4 billion – then drop. Here's when we reach peak human"; "The COP28 climate agreement is a step backwards on fossil fuels"; "Four Takeaways From the COP28 Climate Summit"; "COP28 makes headway on renewable energy transition"'; "Diablo Canyon, the last remaining nuclear power plant in California, gets a lifeline"; "With forests in peril, she's on a mission to save ‘mother trees'"; "Is climate-friendly flying possible? Biden administration places a big wager."; "This seasoned electrician is helping to build a clean energy workforce"; "The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon contributes significantly to seasonal climate fluctuations in many regions of the globe, often with social and economic implications for human populations and the environment."; "At COP28, Vanuatu and Tuvalu lead the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to address climate crisis"; "Nuclear expert Mycle Schneider on the COP28 pledge to triple nuclear energy production: ‘Trumpism enters energy policy"; "Direct air capture: An expensive, dangerous distraction from real climate solutions"; "Starmer's £28bn green pledge is a vote winner. Labour must ignore Tory attacks and keep the faith"; "A Gallery of Hope: Art + Climate"; "Record-setting storm wallops East Coast with flooding, high winds"; "Taylor Swift is the world's most carbon polluting celebrity"; "Heroic flood rescues as town evacuation postponed"; "Planting pine or native forest for carbon capture isn't the only choice – NZ can have the best of both"; "From laggard to leader? Why Australia must phase out fossil fuel exports, starting now"; "North Queensland's record-breaking floods are a frightening portent of what's to come under climate change"; "Who Gets the Water in California? Whoever Gets There First."; "When the heat hits, inland waters look inviting. Here's how we can help people swim safely at natural swimming spots"; "Rich countries are desperate to convince us their hollow Cop28 deal is a triumph. They're lying"; "Uncounted Emissions: The Hidden Cost of Fossil Fuel Exports"; "Fossil Fuel Ideologues Are Desperate to Keep Coal Alive, No Matter the Costs"; "Private landholders control 60% of the Australian continent – so let's get them involved in nature protection"; "Alan Kohler: When the world burns, China will be driving the fire engine"; "Inside the world's first reactor that will power Earth using the same nuclear reaction as the Sun"; "Buried under the ice"; "What Would It Take to Degrow the Economy?"; "Shock and dismay as Cyclone Jasper defies expectations to inundate far north Queensland"; "‘It will be a tough ask': Stricken town's plea for help as flood rescue drags on"; "The planet is warming so fast, it could cross a key climate limit in 2024"; "Billionaires Are Bad for Us" - George Monbiot. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-mclean/message

This week's "Earth Riot Radio" features Hopi sunrise music, Earth Firster Dave Foreman, Earth News with Savitri D, Ojibwe music of Maureen Noodin, jazz from Fiery Eagles of Justice, and songs of the Stop Shopping Choir.  Climate change also changes the passing of time and the ability to remember. Last week's promise by fossil reps to “transition” to safe energy feels a century old. The 6th Extinction is quickly evolving human beings in new directions. At COP28, the 2,500 fossil lobbyists, marketers, and lawyers have experienced pathological amnesia. Environmentalists, on the other hand, report dives into deep wisdom consciousness. Landing back in their hometowns, the activists are out-of-control Earth revolutionaries, singing Earthalujah! in fossil banks. 

The through line for this episode is the utter panic occurring in the Party as tech, big finance, academia, the deep state, and medical technocrats are forced by God to rhetorically reveal who and what they are. It is fascinating to watch. The President of Harvard, Claudine Gay, is a plagiarist, but she is being allowed to change her work. See, she didn't actually plagiarize; she just forgot to footnote and put quotes around what others have said. She just forgot, on 18% of her work. And, the people who defend her do not have any ability to hear themselves. They are panicking. At COP28, Al Gore demands that internet algorithms be banned as he explains it leads to the feared descent into the rabbit hole. Alex Jones has been reinstated to Twitter, and CNN is terrified. God is forcing them to rhetorically reveal themselves. What does God's Word say? Psalm 37:13-22 13 but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he knows their day is coming.14 The wicked draw the sword and bend the bowto bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright.15 But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken.16 Better the little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked;17 for the power of the wicked will be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous.18 The blameless spend their days under the Lord's care, and their inheritance will endure forever.19 In times of disaster they will not wither; in days of famine they will enjoy plenty.20 But the wicked will perish: Though the Lord's enemies are like the flowers of the field, they will be consumed, they will go up in smoke.21 The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously;22 those the Lord blesses will inherit the land, but those he curses will be destroyed.Episode 1,276 Links:The students at the Harvard Crimson are young, idealistic, and honest enough to write that Claudine Gay committed plagiarism. Compare this to the apparatchiks at the New York Times, who cynically operate as the ideological enforcers for the regime.Seeing Through SmokescreensPeople Who Don't Hear Themselves Defend Person Who Doesn't Hear Herself, But Make Sure They Don't Hear Anyone ElseCNN is not happy about Elon Musk reinstating Alex Jones' accountFlashback to when CNN was Pro-Free Speech for about 12 hours when their “journalists” were suspended. Ironically it was Oliver Darcy, who helped get Alex Jones banned, and Donie O'Sullivan here concerned with bans “without explanationElon Musk asks Alex Jones to explain what he said about Sandy HookLebron James sitting during the national anthem is complete DISRESPECT! This country gave him EVERYTHING4Patriots https://4Patriots.com/Todd See this week's discounts and deals before they are gone and get free shipping on orders over $97. Alan's Soaps https://alanssoaps.com/TODD Use coupon code ‘TODD' to save an additional 10% off the bundle price. Bonefrog https://bonefrogcoffee.com/todd Bonefrog has what you need this Christmas. Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions. Bulwark Capital https://KnowYourRiskRadio.com Get your FREE copy of Common Cents Investing at Know Your Risk Radio .com or call 866-779-RISK. SOTA Weight Loss https://sotaweightloss.com SOTA Weight Loss is, say it with me now, STATE OF THE ART! GreenHaven Interactive Digital Marketing https://greenhaveninteractive.com Your Worldclass Website Will Get Found on Google!

For effective climate action in Africa to take shape, the African Group of negotiators lead negotiator on finance, Ambassador Mohamed Nasr, told the Africa Climate Conversations that the continent must self-assess and work on its own modalities to achieve climate action. Among the things the continent should work on is creating an Africa-specific platform outlining specific projects and programs for climate action that will collect and present all climate projects from the continent as a package.Nasr says specific projects and programs with clear needs presented to the negotiators will be easily supported “compared to what we have now which is more generic,” he added.At COP28, nations embarked on the Global Stocktake (GST) to assess collective progress towards achieving the long-term goals set under the Paris agreement. The GST is assessing mitigation, adaptation, and means of implementation, considering equity and the best available science as well as loss and damage. With the GST being party-driven, there is a need for the continent to be specific on their needs and strategic to push for that means of implementation critical for climate action nationally and locally.

An idea that found fertile soil at Mont Perelin in Switzerland 75 years ago frustrates decision-makers at COP28 in Dubai; "COP28 talks on the cusp of failure with bitter divide over the future of fossil fuels"; "This is what the Arctic's record-hot summer looked like"; "Climate Commission report makes for awkward reading"; "Climate summit pushback over fossil fuels: ‘This is a war for survival'"; "Koalas suffer in the heat – here's how to help this summer"; "UK minister departs Cop28 as climate talks reach crisis point"; "Australia accused of hypocrisy in calling for end to fossil fuels at COP28"; "Power cuts, evacuations as Cyclone Jasper crawls towards FNQ"; "‘First line of defence': mangroves – and mitigation - lost in Fiji's tourism development"; "Planning to use drugs at a festival on a scorching summer day? Here's why extreme heat might make MDMA riskier"; "We rely heavily on groundwater – but pumping too much threatens thousands of underground species"; "Left is Not Woke: a philosopher's plea for universalism and ‘progress' is a frustrating polemic"; "The NZ aviation industry is making bold climate claims – and risking anti-greenwashing litigation"; "Business booms on the sidelines of COP28"; "COP28: UAE signs deal with Bill Gates' nuclear company on advanced reactors"; "COP28: An Exxon CEO Attends COP for the First Time Ever"; "Pledges from climate talks not enough to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees, IEA says"; "US Opts Out of Dutch Plan to End Fossil Fuel Subsidies at COP28"; "A New UN ‘Roadmap' Lays Out a Global Vision for Food Security and Emissions Reductions"; "Protests at UN climate talks, from cease-fire calls to detainees, see ‘shocking level of censorship'"; "Greenpeace billboard labels government 'climate extremists' over oil and gas exploration plans"; "Cultivated meat approval progresses to the next stage"; "The Climate Summit Starts to Crack a Tough Nut: Emissions From Food"; "Countries Most at Risk Call Proposed Climate Agreement a ‘Death Warrant'"; "A Tense Climate Summit Begins Against a Backdrop of War and Record Heat"; "COP28 Opens in Dubai with Calls for Accelerated Action, Higher Ambition Against the Escalating Climate Crisis"; "The New World Bank Leader Has the Climate Crisis at the Top of His Agenda"; "Tiny Electric Vehicles Pack a Bigger Climate Punch Than Cars"; "A Quarter of Freshwater Fish Are at Risk of Extinction, a New Assessment Finds"; "What Ails Offshore Wind: Supply Chains, Ships and Interest Rates"; "As Frogs Disappear Worldwide, ‘There Is No Way to Stop That Killer'"; "How Can Buildings Beat the Heat in a Desert City? Blend Ancient and Modern."; "At Cop28 it feels as if humanity's shared lifeboat is sinking. There are only hours left to act"; "COP28: Climate talks enter last day with no agreement in sight on fossil fuels"; "Cop28 – LIVE: Draft text of final deal is released as talks go down to wire"; "UK climate minister leaves Cop28 summit as talks reach critical point: ‘A slap in the face'"; "The Climate Care Program by Vets for Climate Action"; "COP28: Strong outcome to end fossil fuel era backed by large majority of UNFCCC Parties"; "‘Stop the rapid loss of nature': Labor warned to clamp down on biodiversity offsets in environment law overhaul"; "People Living in Green Areas Seem to Age Slower at The Cellular Level"; "East Africa's floods decimate almost entire rainy season harvest leaving over four million people with no food or income"; "Can't read a map or use a first aid kit: Australians lack hiking skills, survey shows"; "Flying was his dream. Now he wants to reduce the carbon footprint of air travel."; "The science is clear: we need net zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050"; "Fossil fuel dictatorships and petrostates"; "What happens if the 1.5C target for global heating is missed?"; "COP28: UN climate talks in jeopardy in fossil fuel backlash". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-mclean/message

Can we both feed the world and save it? At COP28 food, water and agriculture took centre stage. As the draft agreement disappointed those calling for an end to fossil fuels, the Ambassador of Ukraine was pleading with Australia to send coal for Christmas. 

Exxon-Mobil was about to acknowledge and celebrate one of its own when "Climate Defiance" protestors ruined the party. COP28 features on "7:30 Report"; "Jasper to unleash 140km/h winds, dump life-threatening rain"; "‘I'll just eat on the way': A climate activist's 18-hour sprint through COP28"; "Refugees use plants to fight malaria & climate change in Uganda"; "Weather tracker: temperatures hit 43.5C in Australia as 2023 on track to be hottest year"; "Dutch-led coalition moves to phase out fossil fuel subsidies at COP28"; "5 Major Climate Tipping Points Could Be Triggered Within a Decade, Report Warns"; "Cop28 draft climate deal criticised as ‘grossly insufficient' and ‘incoherent'"; "Protesters at UN COP28 climate summit demonstrate for imprisoned Emirati, Egyptian activists"; "Azerbaijan chosen to host Cop29 after fraught negotiations"; "The Anthropocene Judgments Project: Futureproofing the Common Law"; "Specter of second Trump term looms over global climate talks"; "Cop28 draft agreement drops call for fossil fuel phase out"; "Corporate Cop28: How a defining moment for the climate has been taken over by fossil fuel executives"; "Science vs greed at COP28"; "Time to Rethink Climate Finance"; "At COP28, Vanuatu and Tuvalu lead the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to address climate crisis"; "Fossil fuel phase-out will ‘not avert climate breakdown without protections for nature'"; "OPEC Leader Tells Members to Block Any Climate Summit Deal to Curb Fossil Fuels"; "The hidden death toll of flooding in Bangladesh sends a grim signal about climate and health"; "The Climate Summit Scene: 70,000 People and a Nightly Light Show"; "Cop28 failing on climate adaptation finance so far, African group warns"; "Weather tracker: temperatures hit 43.5C in Australia as 2023 on track to be hottest year": "Tuvalu ex-foreign minister seeks Australia pact changes": "Floods and environmental flows a boon for south-east Australia's waterbirds, survey shows"; "Thousands of bats likely wiped out after soaring temperatures smash starving colonies"; "Used EVs will soon become much easier to get. This is how to choose a reliable one"; "COP28: Draft agreement 'disappointing', 'insufficient' and 'not adequate', says EU climate chief"; "COP28: Fossil fuel pledges not enough to limit warming, IEA says and food agreements on the table"; "'None of us have had much sleep': Countries urged to phase out fossil fuels on COP28's final days"; "Negative emitters: Denmark leads group of nations aiming to remove more CO2 than they emit"; "‘Stay safe': Bureau of Meteorology staff evacuated and businesses close as Queensland braces for Cyclone Jasper"; "Anti-Woodside Disrupt Burrup Hub protesters block major Perth street during peak"; "Chris Bowen says agreement on global fossil fuel phase out central to Australia's renewable energy plans"; "Cop28 draft climate deal criticised as ‘grossly insufficient' and ‘incoherent"; "Wall Street Gets Ready to Cash In on $1 Trillion Climate Market"; "There's a Way to Quit Coal Without Wrecking Jobs and Communities"; "COP28 Enters Final Stretch as UAE Pushes Fossil Fuel Deal"; "Nashville works on recovery as 6 dead following tornadoes, storms": "Major storm slamming East Coast with heavy rain, snow, wind and severe weather"; "8 ways to tone down the Christmas lights to help wildlife – and why we should"; "COP28: ‘We will not go silently to our watery graves"; "Countries Most at Risk Call Proposed Climate Agreement a ‘Death Warrant'"; "The two words island nations are begging to see in a global climate pact"; "Canada's astonishing and record fire season finally slows down"; "Wintry blast in Europe has brought record snow and bitter cold". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-mclean/message

The value and worth of COP28 will be determined as to whether or not, attendees can decide on the necessity, and urgency of phasing out fossil fuels. And it was in January this year that the BBC wondered about the appointment of Sultan El Jaber as president of the Dubai event - "COP28: Why has an oil boss been chosen to head climate summit?"; "The disagreement between two climate scientists that will decide our future"; "What should rewilding look like in Australia?"; "Failure to agree fossil fuel phase-out at Cop28 ‘will push world into climate breakdown'"; "1.5 Degrees Is Not the Problem"; "An Inevitable Showdown With the Fossil Fuel Industry Is Brewing at COP28"; "At COP28, a Growing Sense of Alarm Over the Harms of Air Pollution"; "Ahead of COP28, a Call for a ‘Tangible Phase-Out of Fossil Fuels as Soon as Possible'"; "Storms, wind bring ‘catastrophic' fire danger to SE Australia"; "Has COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber Used the UN Climate Summit to Advance the Interests of UAE's Oil Company?"; "Cop28 is a farce rigged to fail, but there are other ways we can try to save the planet"; "More Than 100 Countries at COP28 Call For Fossil Fuel Phaseout"; "As fossil fuel phase-out gathers steam, resistance builds"; "“Carbon Cowboys” Chasing Emissions Offsets in the Amazon Keep Forest-Dwelling Communities in the Dark"; "To land fossil phase-out deal, rich nations must add fairness"; "Judith Kimerling's 1991 ‘Amazon Crude' Exposed the Devastation of Oil Exploration in Ecuador. If Only She Could Make it Stop"; "SA braces for flooding, storms rip up NSW central coast"; "Oil-reliant Azerbaijan chosen to host Cop29 climate talks". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-mclean/message

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we sit down on the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai with the Chief Sustainability Officer of the largest bank in the United Arab Emirates — First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).   The UAE holds the COP28 presidency, and Shargiil Bashir talks to us about his hopes for the UN's climate change conference, FAB's sustainability strategy, and the evolving approach to climate change in the Middle East.    "Nobody will get hurt more than the Middle East if we don't address those challenges because this country is going to get most impacted by climate change," Shargiil says. "There's so much more to do, so many more actions to take — but I definitely recognize the big steps that have been taken already."     Listen to more episodes covering COP28: COP28 highlights need for innovative climate finance solutions: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/cop28-highlights-need-for-innovative-climate-finance-solutions   Optimism, hope for progress palpable at COP28: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/tetris-pioneer-turned-environmentalist-talks-climate-optimism-at-cop28 At COP28, solving for water challenges through public-private collaboration: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/at-cop28-solving-for-water-challenges-through-public-private-collaboration As COP28 kicks off, talking climate finance with the Green Climate Fund: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/as-cop28-kicks-off-talking-climate-finance-with-the-green-climate-fund For more information on COP28 developments, see news from S&P Global Commodity Insights here: https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/market-insights/topics/cop28-un-climate-change-conference Read the COP28 Special Edition of the S&P Global Sustainability Quarterly for research and insights on key themes that in focus in Dubai here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/insights/featured/sustainability-journal/cop28-sustainability-quarterly-page This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global. Copyright ©2023 by S&P Global DISCLAIMER By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.   

Exploring Space and Climate Action at COP28: Insights from Trent TreschThe intersection between space exploration and climate action is becoming increasingly relevant, as advancements in technology enable us to monitor and understand our planet's changing climate from a unique vantage point. At COP28, the recent climate conference held in Dubai, we had the opportunity to speak with Trent Tresch, the Funding Director of the Center for Human Space Exploration at the University of Arizona. Together, Editor In chief Emma Gatti and Trent explored his perspectives on the role of space in driving climate action, the challenges faced by the space industry, and the potential for innovative solutions.To stay updated with the latest developments in the space industry and gain an independent perspective on space-related topics, visit SpaceWatch Global's website and subscribe to their newsletters. Become a Space Watcher and join the mission to explore and protect our planet and beyond.Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Some people think artificial intelligence is the best thing since sliced bread. Others say it's the beginning of a science-fiction apocalypse. At COP28 – the U.N. Climate Change Conference – tech companies are saying AI is key to unlocking a more efficient future. But what if the truth is less sensational than all that? In this episode, how AI tools are helping and hurting efforts to curb climate change. From satellite-based flood maps to the growing energy cost of programs like ChatGPT, we'll survey the use of artificial intelligence as a tool for climate action… and for climate distraction. Featuring David Rolnick and Karen Hao SUPPORTOutside/In is made possible with listener support. Click here to become a sustaining member of Outside/In.Subscribe to our newsletter (it's free!).Follow Outside/In on Instagram or join our private discussion group on Facebook.Submit a question to the “Outside/Inbox.” We answer queries about the natural world, climate change, sustainability, and human evolution. You can send a voice memo to outsidein@nhpr.org or leave a message on our hotline, 1-844-GO-OTTER (844-466-8837). LINKSDavid Rolnick is one of the lead authors of this paper, called “Climate Change and AI: Recommendations for government action.”Check out ChatNetZero, an AI climate chatbot that gives you references when it answers your questions. A University of Washington researcher estimates the energy usage of ChatGPT (UW News)After a Greenpeace report outlined how tech giants have worked with the fossil fuel industry, Google said it would no longer make AI tools to “facilitate upstream extraction” for oil and gas firms. (CNBC)The Climate Summit Embraces A.I., With Reservations (New York Times)COP28 president says there is ‘no science' behind demands for phase-out of fossil fuels (The Guardian) CREDITSHost: Nate HegyiReported, produced and mixed by Taylor QuimbyEdited by Rebecca Lavoie, NHPR's Director of On-Demand Audio. Special thanks to Angel Hsu, and Sajjad Moazeni.Music by Blue Dot Sessions. Our theme music is by Breakmaster Cylinder.Outside/In is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio

In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we're on the ground at the UN's COP28 climate conference in Dubai covering the role the financial sector plays in addressing climate change.   Finance is a cross-cutting theme on the COP28 agenda, and the week kicked off with a day dedicated to the topic. In today's episode, we sit down on the sidelines of the conference with Dame Susan Rice to talk about what needs to happen to close the climate finance gap.  Dame Susan chairs the Global Steering Group of the Global Ethical Finance Initiative (GEFI), a nonprofit focused on working with the financial sector to deliver finance for the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Dame Susan is former Chief Executive and Chair of Lloyds TSB Scotland and former Managing Director of Lloyds Banking Group, as well as a former Non-Executive Director of the Bank of England.   In the interview, Dame Susan talks about her hopes for COP28 outcomes and what needs to happen to get finance flowing to climate solutions.   "I hear all the time there's a lot of money out there, but it can't actually get to the other side," she tells us.   She says creative, hybrid solutions have a role to play.   "A lot of this change is at the frontier — it's companies, organizations, governments doing changes which haven't been done before," Dame Susan says. "So if you're an investor, if you're a banker, you don't understand the risk, you can't monetize the risk, and you become cautious and don't put the money in. So what I would love to see is really creative but sound, prudent finance."  Listen to more episodes covering COP28:  Optimism, hope for progress palpable at COP28: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/tetris-pioneer-turned-environmentalist-talks-climate-optimism-at-cop28   At COP28, solving for water challenges through public-private collaboration: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/at-cop28-solving-for-water-challenges-through-public-private-collaboration  As COP28 kicks off, talking climate finance with the Green Climate Fund: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/podcasts/as-cop28-kicks-off-talking-climate-finance-with-the-green-climate-fund    For more information on COP28 developments, see news from S&P Global Commodity Insights here: https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights/en/market-insights/topics/cop28-un-climate-change-conference  Read the COP28 Special Edition of the S&P Global Sustainability Quarterly for research and insights on key themes that in focus in Dubai here: https://www.spglobal.com/esg/insights/featured/sustainability-journal/cop28-sustainability-quarterly-page  This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global.   Copyright ©2023 by S&P Global  DISCLAIMER  By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. 

Climate change is having a devastating impact on Indigenous communities, leading to droughts, floods, resource conflicts, displacement, and food insecurity. We urgently require access to water, support for our livelihoods, and a green economy that is based on Indigenous knowledge and respect. At COP28, it is crucial to establish a code of conduct that prioritizes Indigenous rights, protocols, and free, prior, informed consent. We must prioritize sustainable development over profit. Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar) Interviewee: Adamu Kuleit Ole Mwarabu Lemareka (Maasai) "LIBRES Y VIVAS " by MARE ADVETENCIA, used with permission. "Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission.

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At COP28 on Saturday, 50 oil and gas companies -- including industry giants ExxonMobil, Shell and BP -- pledged to reduce methane emissions to "near zero" by 2030. At the same time, the Biden administration announced new rules to enforce major elements of the agreement in the U.S. Fred Krupp, president of the Environmental Defense Fund, joins John Yang to discuss the importance of this deal. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

At COP28 on Saturday, 50 oil and gas companies -- including industry giants ExxonMobil, Shell and BP -- pledged to reduce methane emissions to "near zero" by 2030. At the same time, the Biden administration announced new rules to enforce major elements of the agreement in the U.S. Fred Krupp, president of the Environmental Defense Fund, joins John Yang to discuss the importance of this deal. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Dr. Beverly Wright has been a leading voice on the impact of the global climate crisis for decades, spreading awareness, working on solutions and educating the next generations. As executive director of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice, an organization she founded 30 years ago, and a member of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council, she is the heart of the environmental justice movement. With the Biden administration's rollout of billions to help communities combat the effects of climate change, and the United Nations Climate Change Conference convening in the United Arab Emirates through Dec. 12, the spotlight is on the issue and efforts to help vulnerable countries cope with the crisis. At COP28, Dr. Wright is sharing her organization's work, and amplifying the voices of those most impacted — communities of color and indigenous people, particularly those in the Global South. She joins Equal Time to discuss her mission and her message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australia's ambitious climate goals: On the Vverge of COP28 As we gear up for COP28, Australia has made notable climate strides that can't go unnoticed. Under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the country has set ambitious goals to reduce emissions by 43% by 2030, a significant leap from the previous 28% target. At COP28, Energy Minister Chris Bowen will present a report indicating that Australia is on track for a 37% reduction with existing programs while aiming for 42%. Here are just a few bold steps Australia has taken on climate action: Safeguard mechanism in heavy industry: A groundbreaking policy compels industrial facilities emitting over 100,000 metric tons of CO2e annually to cut emissions. This policy includes mining and oil and gas production facilities, marking a significant step towards reducing emissions.Electric vehicle (EV) strategy: Despite the absence of a new fuel efficiency standard, Australia's EV strategy is promising, focusing on infrastructure and charging access. The federal push is encouraging more EV brands to enter the market, signifying a shift in the supply-demand balance.Rapid adoption of rooftop solar: Australia is the fastest-growing rooftop solar market globally, reflecting the community's strong desire for an energy transition. Policies at federal, state, and council levels support renewable home energy, though affordability remains a challenge. Community's role in climate action The climate policy in Australia is not just top-down; community involvement is pivotal. This week, climate activists organized a protest in Newcastle, arresting 109 people for blocking coal shipping and emphasizing the public's demand for swifter climate action. The protest, including diverse participants like retired coal miners and high school students, underscores a collective push for a just and swift transition away from fossil fuels. Australia's climate action, backed by government policies and community activism, is a beacon of hope. As we witness these developments, it's clear that a sustainable future is not just a vision but can be an achievable reality. 

Dr. Beverly Wright has been a leading voice on the impact of the global climate crisis for decades, spreading awareness, working on solutions and educating the next generations. As executive director of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice, an organization she founded 30 years ago, and a member of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council, she is the heart of the environmental justice movement. With the Biden administration's rollout of billions to help communities combat the effects of climate change, and the United Nations Climate Change Conference convening in the United Arab Emirates through Dec. 12, the spotlight is on the issue and efforts to help vulnerable countries cope with the crisis. At COP28, Dr. Wright is sharing her organization's work, and amplifying the voices of those most impacted — communities of color and indigenous people, particularly those in the Global South. She joins Equal Time to discuss her mission and her message. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the heart of Dubai, a city renowned as much for its futuristic skyline as its deep-rooted tradition, the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) unfolds from November 30 to December 12, 2023. This gathering marks a first for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region – a fitting locale for a meeting that is all about firsts, futures, and the forging of a sustainable path forward in our ongoing dialogue with the climate.The theme of COP28, "Accelerating Climate Action for the Sustainable Future," is more than a mere motto; it's a clarion call. As the world converges in Dubai, the air is thick not just with the region's warm breezes but with expectations, aspirations, and the sobering weight of responsibility. This conference isn't just another meeting; it's a pivotal juncture where the future of our planet and the legacy of our generations are at stake.The agenda of COP28 is as diverse as it is crucial:Mitigation: At the forefront is the challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The world has been talking about this for decades; now is the time for escalated action, for turning pledges into reality.Adaptation: It's about helping countries and communities brace for and adapt to the relentless march of climate change. This is not just a problem for future generations; it's a challenge we face here and now.Finance: The issue of mobilizing climate finance is critical, especially for developing countries. Their fight against climate change is often hamstrung by a lack of resources, something the developed world must address.Loss and Damage: This goes beyond adaptation. It's about addressing the irreversible losses and damages wrought by climate change, a reality many face today.Collaboration: Lastly, the conference underscores the need for cooperation among all stakeholders. Governments, businesses, civil society, and indigenous peoples must all pull in the same direction.The expectations for COP28 are high:Ambitious New Commitments: The world is watching for countries to announce new, more ambitious commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Progress on Adaptation: There is an urgent need for tangible progress on adaptation measures, especially in vulnerable developing countries.Increased Climate Finance: A significant increase in climate finance is imperative. The developing world cannot fight climate change with empty coffers.Stronger Collaboration: COP28 must foster stronger, more effective collaboration among all parties involved.Charles Kuralt, the legendary American journalist, once said, “The everyday kindness of the back roads more than makes up for the acts of greed in the headlines.” At COP28, it's this everyday kindness, this spirit of global camaraderie and cooperation, that needs to come to the fore. In the shimmering heat of Dubai, as the world's representatives gather, there is more than policy and protocol at play. There is hope, a shared vision, and a collective endeavor towards a future that is not only sustainable but also equitable.COP28 in Dubai is not just another conference. It's a testament to our global commitment to the environment, a platform where the world can, and must, come together to avert the worst impacts of climate change. The back roads of individual countries must converge into the highways of collective action. As the world watches, the decisions made and the actions taken in these two weeks will determine the course of our shared future. The time for action is now, the place is here, and the responsibility lies with all of us.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/6022096/advertisement

At COP28, disaster-stricken countries will continue to demand funds from rich polluters. But management of disaster funds remain to be a sticking point, especially for local governments in the Philippines. In this episode, Rappler environment reporter Iya Gozum and community head Pia Ranada talks to Romulo Tagalong, senior policy advocacy officer at Oxfam, about the challenges and low-hanging fruits in disaster budgeting and management.

This week, we are joined by Texas Impact's Executive Director Bee Moorhead and Climate Action Fellow Becca Edwards to discuss the upcoming COP28. For longtime listeners, you will know that Texas Impact sends a team to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties. The 28th conference will be from November 30 until December 12 in Dubai.    We know we are not on track to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The window for meaningful change is closing, and the time to act is now. At COP28, governments will examine each country's report on their progress so far, and make a decision called the global stocktake, which will set a path to accelerate ambition in the next round of national climate action plans due in 2025.   To learn more about keeping 1.5 alive, read this special report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 

At COP28, states and organizations will adopt a Declaration on Climate, Relief, Recovery and Peace, committing to strengthen climate action and finance in conflict and fragile settings. Over the last few years, the ICRC has carried out analysis on reducing the impacts of the climate and environment crisis on people enduring conflict, notably captured in a new report, Weathering the Storm. In this post, part of a series on Climate Change, Conflict and Humanitarian Action, Catherine-Lune Grayson and Amir Khouzam, co-authors of the report and respectively head of the policy team and policy advisor at the ICRC, reflect on dilemmas pertaining to strengthening the response to growing climate risks in conflict settings.

Every year, the world's leaders gather for the UN climate change conference. At Cop28, they will be faced with two stark warnings from scientists: we are likely to breach 1.5C warming above pre-industrial levels in the next five years, and we are on course to reach 2.7C of warming by the end of the century. Progress has never been more critical and this year it lies in the hands of the United Arab Emirates, a country that has plans to expand its already extensive oil and gas productions. With six months to go, Madeleine Finlay talks to environment correspondent Fiona Harvey about Cop28's hosts and president, why this year is particularly key, and how close we are getting to irreversible climate tipping points. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod