Facts Denialism – The human ability to dismiss facts and truth that hurts
As human beings, we tend to dismiss facts that obstruct our underpinnings. We keep finding innovative ways to conceal how we truly feel or think. For instance, we’re aware of the lockdown being lifted...
Can emissions trading save us?
What is emissions trading?
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Emissions trading, also known as cap and trade, has two components. First a cap is set on total emissions for the participating firms. Each firm is allowed a certain amount of...
Artificial Intelligence in The Future of Finance and The Planet
Like any innovation, artificial intelligence drives excitement and contradictory opinions at the same time. It can open tremendous opportunities for the future of finance and the planet.
The future of finance can be promising if...
It matters when it’s in your backyard
Climate risk intelligence to inform location-specific physical risk now and in the future.
For decades, scientists have warned about the increase of climate-related physical hazards. Since March 2020, when the World Health Organization Report declared...
What is a Low Carbon Transformation? Basic Concepts Part I
The urgency of addressing the climate crisis has been widely recognized by world governments, international organizations, various corporations, and the broader civil society. The Paris Climate Conference (COP21) in December 2015 was a significant...
What is a Low Carbon Transformation? Measuring Success (Part VIII)
Global warming and climate change are challenging problems that present a risk to our survival on earth. If humanity is going to solve climate change and transform to an actual low carbon future, this...
What is a Low Carbon Transformation – Basic Concepts Part II
The urgency of addressing the climate crisis has been widely recognized by world governments, international organizations, various corporations, and the broader civil society. The Paris Climate Conference in December 2015 was a significant milestone...
What makes a portfolio “ESG”?
Environment – Social - Governance (ESG) Investing has recently had significant interest by institutional and retail investors alike. The idea of helping society and the environment is a noble goal. A big challenge and...
The Great Crumbling
Our civilization is crumbling, but our response is indifference. We pretend nothing has changed and life can go on as it has been. We anesthetize ourselves with pleasures and material trivialities. We lose ourselves...
Digitalization will change the Low Carbon Energy world
In 2006, Europe had its largest electricity blackout ever, people were trapped in elevators, and over 10 million people in northern Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, and Spain lost power. In Germany, more than 100...
What is Low Carbon Transformation? Transportation (Part V)
Climate change is becoming a real threat to humanity and it is time for all of us to take action in order to mitigate and adapt to this threat. The path for transformation to...
What is a Low Carbon Transformation? Buildings Technology (Part IV)
The buildings and construction sector accounted for 36% of final global energy use in 2018. This staggering share of the world's energy trickles down to a large share of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions where...
Facts You Should Know About Low Carbon Energy
Many people wonder what is low carbon energy? You do not need to be an expert to understand the basic concepts that relate to low carbon energy. In this piece we will discuss low...