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Europe, the Environment and the Smell of 1973
Published by admin on Tue, 12/04/2016 - 12:00amCOP21: Time to end fossil fuel subsidies
Published by Tony Juniper on Mon, 30/11/2015 - 12:00amCOP21 opened today in Paris with a focus on one of the international community's most serious oversights: the annual allocation of public subsidies worth hundreds of billions of dollars to artificially lower the price of oil, coal and gas.
While there is much talk in Paris about 'putting a price on carbon', many here believe that undoing the opposite signals that cut the price of carbon is the obvious place to begin.
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Paris Summit: The 'End of the Beginning' for the Climate Fight?
Published by Tony Juniper on Thu, 01/10/2015 - 12:00amTackling Forest Fires Is Vital For Tackling Climate Change
Published by Tony Juniper on Thu, 24/09/2015 - 12:00amIn many countries the most visible symbols of climate change are linked with the fossil fuel economy. Gas guzzling 4X4 vehicles, expanding airports and coal-fired power plants understandably among them. But what of land and forests? For some nations the changing state of their natural systems is a bigger issue than their use of fossil-based energy.
Tory Attacks On Green Policies Signal Dark Times Ahead For The Environment
Published by Tony Juniper on Fri, 24/07/2015 - 12:00amCan a Sporting Event Alter the Course of History? - The Case of Formula E
Published by Tony Juniper on Wed, 24/06/2015 - 12:00amI'm not really a sports fan, but I am pleased today to be making my debut as a sports writer. I do understand the excitement that comes from following the fortunes of a favorite team or figure, but I sometimes find major sporting events a little empty, a diversion of energy and somehow detached from the real world.
An event to be staged in London this weekend (June 27th and 28th) will, however, be an exception.
Why The Oceans Matter
Published by Tony Juniper on Mon, 08/06/2015 - 12:00amNature is Central to Wellbeing
Published by Tony Juniper on Thu, 04/06/2015 - 12:00amWorld Environment Day provides an excellent moment to reflect on the direction of travel we are collectively embarked upon, and to consider what might be some of the most important questions as we chart our course toward the future.
One thing that is ever more clear is how it is unwise to continue as we are.