Read what our writers around the world are saying about climate change.
In the lead up to its annual smart energy expo, new data from the Sustainable Electricity Association of New Zealand shows more and more Kiwis are embracing solar technology, with on and off grid capacity surpassing 8,231 Kilowatts in the past two years, equivalent to bi-annual growth of 370 ... keep reading
Written by Celsias this month, about Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Emissions, Green energy, Solar
Last month we posted a story asking for your thoughts about Air New Zealand and whether it deserves the credit it claims (and is given) for being a leader in sustainability In response we got back some interesting comments from the Celsias community. Firstly, nobody thought that Air NZ was ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in August, about Branding, Coal & Oil, Emissions, Industry & Business, Innovation, marketing (9 comments)
As forests begin to thin and countries continue to pour emissions into their atmosphere, the delicate natural cycle that allows trees to soak in atmospheric CO2 is continually disrupted. The natural worlds inability to return to a balanced state in the carbon cycle can partially be attributed to the natural ... keep reading
Written by Joshua Thaisen in August, about Carbon Sequestration, Climate Change, Emissions, Forestry
As the developed world continues to make leaps and bounds in reducing their carbon footprint, architecture is also becoming greener. Developments in design and materials mean going green not only improves the individuals carbon footprint, but is often much more stylish than the alternative. Businesses and schools which may be ... keep reading
Written by DW in August, about Design, Emissions, Energy Saving, Green Spaces
Newly trialled native algae species provide real hope for the development of commercially viable fuels from algae, a University of Queensland scientist has found.Dr Evan Stephens and the team at UQ's Institute for Molecular Bioscience , in collaboration with Germany's Bielefeld University and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, have ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in August, about Biofuels & Alternative Energy, Coal & Oil, Education, Emissions, Environment & Wildlife, Science
While Australia aims to produce a fifth of its energy from renewable sources by 2020, non-renewable energy is still flourishing. But non-renewable energy sources such as coal and gas have a significant advantage over wind and solar energy: they can be owned. So, what do property rights have to do ... keep reading
Written by The Conversation in August, about Carbon Sequestration, Clean Technologies, Climate Change, Design, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Emissions, greenhouse gas, Law, Politics & Government
Six market leaders in the sustainable water heating industry yesterday became members of the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC). All members of the New Zealand Hot Water Association (NZHWA) have transferred to the NZGBC after a Memorandum of Understanding between both groups was signed. The NZHWA represents suppliers and ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in July, about Design, Emissions, Energy Saving, Industry & Business
World Bank president Jim Yong Kim recently announced that the Bank would cut coal from its portfolio of investment projects. New coal powered generation will now receive financial support only in “rare circumstances ”. Gas will remain in the Bank’s investment mix but as a transitional fuel. But will this ... keep reading
Written by The Conversation/Colin Hunt in July, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Emissions, Environmental Disasters, Politics & Government
As Singapore and Malaysia struggle with major smog pollution and public health crises from illegal fires in Indonesia, WWF has renewed calls for zero-burn policies to be enacted and enforced. Satellite hotspot analysis showed the single jurisdiction of Riau Province, Sumatra as the location of over 88% per cent of ... keep reading
Written by Celsias in July, about Action, Protest, & Activism, Children and Families, Emissions, Environment & Wildlife, Environmental Disasters, Forestry, Palm Oil, Rainforest
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