Writing Worth Reading
Writing Worth Reading
Want to know how our planet is faring? Access the definitive reading list on climate change, as recommended by Jonathan Porritt and others, and read articles that will get you past the smoke and mirrors of Climategate
Krugman argues that it is possible to make drastic cuts in greenhouse-gas emissions without destroying the economy and gives a primer in the basic economics of environmental protection. Definitely worth reading
Why have climate scientists refused to attribute extreme weather to greenhouse-induced climate change? Finally, they put their toe in the water and through a technique called 'fractional risk attribution.'
How the three amigos, Kerry, Graham and Lieberman, missed their best chance to deal with climate change. Tail of failed negotiations and inherent lack of support. And so it goes.....
Leading climatologist in open battle with the deniers discusses the line between science and activism and is disgusted at how national interests trump planetary interests
A sneak preview of what a climate change exodus looks like - meet the people of Tuvalu, the world's first climate refugees whose country has been rendered unlivable by global warming
Its adaptation, not mitigation stupid. Business loves to talk about going green, but not many are planning for a changing climate. Article explores inherent bottom line risks to this strategy
Is carbon sequestration and storage the answer? Can clean coal technologies really work? Gore says no, others say yes.
Confused by what actually happened? Succinct summary of the facts behind the ClimateGate debacle. Scientists shown in a bad light but doesn't change scientific consensus on global warming
American conservatism has reached a near-unanimous position: pay no attention to all those scientists. Article goes beyond crude assumptions to explore what's behind this thinking
Gives comprehensive overview of effects of climate change: the diplomatic dilemmas, relevant technologies and policy options, as well as the diverse perspectives on the problem - excellent
Can a remote, geologically weird island forecast the fate of coral reefs? The small fishes disappear. Where the bubbles come out, the pH of the water is 6.07, a level of acidity that would kill all life in the oceans...
'Listen and learn, pilgrim. This is how the information wars are fought in the age of the Internet, when an isolated outside voice can swing the debate and change the world.' Portrait of the tactics of a sceptic
Persuasive argument of too much focus on CO2 reduction and not enough on the light-absorbing particles known as "black carbon" or ozone gases - even though doing so would be easier and cheaper
Co-founder of Forum For The Future and one of the leading experts on climate change hammers home the need to encourage sustainable development technologies across the globe
