Tag: climate change

Understanding the Impact of Renewable Energy on Industrial Production and Trade Patterns

by Boˆreal

A recent paper delves into the complex relationship between renewable energy availability, industrial production, and global trade patterns, focusing on three key energy-intensive commodities: steel, urea, and ethylene. The study, published in a prominent journal, provides valuable insights into the potential for green relocation – the shifting of industrial production to regions with abundant renewable … Continue reading Understanding the Impact of Renewable Energy on Industrial Production and Trade Patterns

Two reports attack developed countries’ efforts towards Paris goal.

by Boˆreal

Two reports, alike in indignation for developed nations’ insufficient progress towards reducing climate emissions, were released today. Both the reports, from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and Climate Analytics, criticise commitments to reduce carbon emissions. Twice the progress is needed to meet the Paris Agreement goal to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The … Continue reading Two reports attack developed countries’ efforts towards Paris goal.

The Amazon Rainforest’s Impending “Tipping Point”

by Boˆreal

The Amazon Basin, a vital ecological asset, faces a tipping point. Over the past few decades, the region has experienced a concerning trend of warming temperatures, with some areas heating up even faster than others. This dire reality is set this out clearly in a recent Nature paper titled “Critical Transitions in the Amazon forest … Continue reading The Amazon Rainforest’s Impending “Tipping Point”