Once again we appear to have carbon policy being constructed around financial instruments. The consequence of failing to examine the whole system is that Zero Carbon Homes could very well leave us even further than ever from achieving our 2050 Carbon budget. Continue reading
In order to promote sustainable development we need to develop methods that balance impact against beneficial outcomes, such as business success or social progress. Focussing solely on carbon emissions as a measure can create perverse incentives and could lead us backwards. Continue reading
The Coalition has amended a major piece of carbon legislation and so by the skin of its teeth avoided the unintended consequence of increased carbon emissions. Continue reading
If we had re-invested the profits from fossil fuels in carbon abatement, rather than lining the pockets of a few, we might not be faced with climate change at all. Continue reading
The power of the individual consumer to mitigate climate change is far greater than national governments can achieve by legislation. Continue reading