According to the latest report from the World Bank group Accounting and Valuation of Ecosystem Services (WAVES) program, the value of coral reefs and mangroves as ‘green infrastructure’ is not fully recognised.
Four Billion People Around the World are Facing Severe Water Scarcity
Over the last few decades, increasing water demand has been threatening sustainable development around the world.
Natural Disasters in Australia to Cost $33 Billion Per Year by 2050
It is clear that neither Australian Governments nor businesses can afford to ignore the financial impacts of natural disasters and the economic cost of climate change.
Strategic Timing for the EU Transition to a Low Carbon Economy is Crucial
The ideal scenario to attack carbon emissions so economic costs can be managed and reductions achieved.
Off-Grid Power Solutions in Africa Set to Present a $3.1 Billion Market for Investors
The Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report 2016 predicts a brighter future of Africa.
The Impacts of a 2°C Average Temperature Increase are Far More Significant than We Think
Recent decades have seen an increase in climate impacts, and scientists now know that most of this is from anthropogenic Carbon Dioxide. Anthony Horton explains why we humans need to pay attention NOW.
Protect the Great Barrier Reef Rather than be Critical of It
Ellen DeGeneres calling for the protection of The Great Barrier Reef is exactly what we need to hear ahead of the 2016 Australian Federal Election.
Creating an Emissions Trading System in Ten Steps
In order to move to a low carbon future and limit global average temperatures to 2°C, a number of steps are required.
Water Shortage Could Cost Countries up to 6% of Their GDP by 2050
Water is critical to agricultural production, and its depletion will have significant impacts on economic growth. Can optimize water use with better planning and incentives?
Are Australia’s Carbon Emissions and Air Quality Rankings Really Surprising?
Given that there are common sources between carbon emissions and air quality have shown the Australian Government performance in this space has worsened rather than improved, Australia’s poor carbon emissions and air quality rankings are not surprising.
Aircraft Emissions in Europe Predicted to Rise by More Than 40%
This is a positive step as it shows the aviation industry is taking their responsibility seriously and is playing their part in fighting climate change.
Natural Disasters in Australia to Cost $33 Billion Per Year by 2050
We can’t afford to ignore the financial impacts of natural disasters and the economic cost of climate change.
Creating an Emissions Trading System in Ten Steps
There is little excuse not to consider adopting an ETS as part of moving to an inevitable low carbon future.
Controlling Zika Means Fighting Climate Change
Like it or not, fighting climate change is critical to controlling the spread of the Zika virus.
The Future of the EU Low Carbon Economy
Why strategic timing for the EU transition to a low carbon economy is crucial.
Severe Water Scarcity is a Reality for too Many
Water scarcity is only getting worse. So what can we do to fix it?