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COP21 and Paris – Evaluation of Commitments

Posted on November 17, 2015 by climatechangefork

Two weeks ago, through this blog, I was “on my way” to Paris. I wish I could actually be there (see the last two paragraphs for my sentiments on Friday’s terrorist attack and its ramifications); I like the city, I … Continue reading →

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China – Cap and Trade With Babies?

Posted on November 10, 2015 by climatechangefork

Last week I started discussing the upcoming COP21 conference in Paris. I talked about the Earth Summit, which sanctioned the IPCCC, and included the near term commitments from the 10 most carbon emitting countries as to reduction of their emissions … Continue reading →

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On the Way to Paris

Posted on November 3, 2015 by climatechangefork

The twenty-first session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) and the eleventh session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP) will take place from 30 November to 11 December … Continue reading →

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Working for a Better Future

Posted on October 27, 2015 by climatechangefork

The 2016 presidential election campaign is heating up in the US and it seems to me that the widely accepted degree of cynicism about politicians is reaching new heights. In fact, it has already reached the point of paralyzing important … Continue reading →

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The Extended Golden Rule

Posted on October 20, 2015 by climatechangefork

Last week I looked at how Pope Francis used the Golden Rule “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” (Mt 7:12) as an anchor for his call for global change. I ended with an attempt to … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis and the Golden Rule

Posted on October 13, 2015 by climatechangefork

On September 24th, Pope Francis delivered a message to a joint session of the American Congress (September 29, 2015 blog). He anchored his message on the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” (Mt … Continue reading →

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Assessment – Fall 2015: Religion’s Role in Saving the World

Posted on September 22, 2015 by climatechangefork

I missed my usual summer assessment this year. My main excuse is that it was scheduled for the first two weeks of July, when I was out in China. As it stands, since my last assessment (April 21st, 2015), I … Continue reading →

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Cars in China – Cap and Pay

Posted on August 18, 2015 by climatechangefork

Last week’s blog ended with the following promise: “… a few of the largest cities in China are now taking drastic steps to limit car ownership – a fact that I was completely unaware of until my visit.” Time to … Continue reading →

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China – How Many Cars Can a City Handle?

Posted on August 11, 2015 by climatechangefork

Right now, China has the largest global market for new cars. According to the last count by the International Organization of Motor Vehicles Manufacturers, there are 833 million light vehicles currently (2015) in use worldwide. About 10% of these cars … Continue reading →

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The Drop in Oil Price and What it Means

Posted on July 14, 2015 by climatechangefork

The test of any major transition is in its response to a sharp perturbation. Often such disturbances come in the form of a major war. Fortunately, the present global energy transition is being tested in a much more peaceful manner. … Continue reading →

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COP21 and Paris – Evaluation of Commitments

China – Cap and Trade With Babies?

On the Way to Paris

Working for a Better Future

Pope Francis and the Golden Rule

Assessment – Fall 2015: Religion’s Role in Saving the World

Cars in China – Cap and Pay

China – How Many Cars Can a City Handle?

The Drop in Oil Price and What it Means

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