The world’s leading energy companies and investors, represented by the World Energy Council, have made it crystal clear they consider carbon pricing essential to generate sufficient investment for a low-carbon future, writes Joan MacNaughton, Chair of the World Energy Trilemma project of the World Energy Council. But according to MacNaughton, it is vital that policymakers in Paris don’t just put a price on carbon, but also allow for market … [Read more...]
viEUws VIDEO: Brussels Briefing on Environment – All you need to know for March 2015
In this Brussels Briefing on Environment for viEUws.eu, Sonja van Renssen provides an overview of the latest EU environment policy developments. … [Read more...]
IPCC: climate change can be limited, pricing carbon can be effective
Human influence on the climate system is clear and growing, with impacts observed on all continents. However, options are available to adapt to climate change and implementing stringent mitigations activities can ensure that the impacts of climate change remain within a manageable range. … [Read more...]