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The rose, the bud, and the thorn of carbon capture
Scientists argue that technologies preventing carbon dioxide emissions from entering the atmosphere will be critical in addressing the climate crisis. But how do they work, why do we need them and what are the critics?
Flight shame: face it and travel differently
Last time I travelled by plane was October 2019, from Paris to Barcelona. Some months ago, a friend asked me “What do you think about flight shame?”. I’ll tell you in this article!
Five tips to talk effectively about climate change
Climate change is a touchy subject for many people. So, how can you talk about it without fear? I've got you covered with five tips that make discussing climate change easier and more effective.
Switzerland: when the wallet matters more than the climate
In the aftermath of Sunday's voting, the Swiss newspapers focus on the most sensational result of all: the rejection of the CO2 law.
New bandits store blue gold in their vaults
Australia is showing what the future will look like when it comes to water markets. What can we learn from it? Take three minutes and get a glimpse.
Is carbon pricing equitable?
Carbon pricing addresses the tragedy of the commons: greenhouse gas emissions carry many external economic costs but individuals bear only a minor portion of them, while obtaining full benefit of fossil fuel consumption.
Carbon pricing: the polluters pay
Imagine paying less if you choose to drive a Tesla or use a solar-powered heating system – what would you opt for? Carbon pricing policies are a successful enabler in addressing climate change because, in general, humans don’t like to pay extra charges.
Is COVID-19 good news for the climate? Probably not [2/2]
The spread of COVID-19 has already resulted in the cancellation of some preliminary meetings at the United Nations climate conference planned in Glasgow in November. Without any doubt, the fight against climate change will lose positions in the global priorities list, and an even stronger diplomatic commitment will be needed to avoid failure.
Is COVID-19 good news for the climate? Probably not [1/2]
Few weeks ago, the pollution monitoring satellites of NASA have detected significant decreases in nitrogen dioxide over China, caused by the effects of the new coronavirus. Many people thought that this terrible crisis could have had at least one positive effect: slow down climate change. Is this real?