Guest essay by Eric Worrall Fiji hopes to raise $US 50 million by selling sovereign climate bonds, to fund its transition to 100% renewable energy. Fiji has announced it will issue a sovereign green bond of US$50 million to raise funds for the Pacific nation to tackle climate change. Fiji hopes to raise US$50 million…
Guest essay by Eric Worrall Power prices in the Australian Renewable Energy Paradise of South Australia have driven 102,000 South Australians to beg for help from food charities, according to a major South Australian Newspaper. More than 102,000 South Australians seeking food donations, forced to skip meals to pay bills Liz Walsh, Sheradyn Holderhead, The…
Guest essay by Eric Worrall Standard & Poor, the credit rating agency which in 2015 paid $1.4 billion to regulators to settle legal action related to its role in the 2008 subprime mortgage fiasco, now thinks that renewable power is the future. ‘Tide has turned’: Global rating agency says climate economics trump politics Peter Hannam…
Guest essay by Eric Worrall According to Indian External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, the only way to save future generations in poor countries is to give them lots of money and free stuff. Developed world must help less fortunate ones on climate change: Sushma Swaraj UNITED NATIONS: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today said the…
From Eurekalert (Don’t we all want our corporate investments to be “inclusive“) ~ctm Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies Recognizing the critical role that private capital flows will play in moving society toward a more sustainable future, Yale University has launched the Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance (YISF). This new academic effort will provide…
Guest essay by Eric Worrall Banks have become remarkably coy about demanding carbon tax cash, in return for support for climate “investment”, but at least one major bank wanted to make sure readers got the hint. Banking on climate change 19 Sep 2017 Andrew Cornell Leaving aside that the energy debate in Australia is almost…
Guest essay by Eric Worrall The Guardian has posted an article defending climate scientists against accusations they’re just grant money grubbing liars. The idea that climate scientists are in it for the cash has deep ideological roots Graham Readfearn Author and academic Nancy MacLean says cynicism about the motives of public servants, including government-backed climate…
