We look at solutions that could help reduce fossil fuel consumption, including algae bioreactors to more efficient aviation and streets that produce energy. Some scientists, however, are dreaming up even more radical solutions. We analyze whether “far out” ideas like space mirrors and cloud seeding are viable options to stop global warming or just science fiction.
The International Energy Agency just released a new study on the technology needed to halve CO2 emissions by 2050. Co-author Dolf Gielen tells us how it can work and what it will cost.
And finally, our colleagues from Allianz subsidiary Fireman’s Fund tell us about their green building insurance and why it pays to build and remodel green.
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| Calendar July 7 | G8 Summit in Hokkaido Leaders from some of the world’s most important countries will gather for the annual G8 Summit in Hokkaido, Japan, from July 7 to 9. Once again, environment and climate change will be major topics. Allianz and WWF will publish their Climate Scorecards that rank the climate performance of each G8 member state. Check the Knowledge Site for more information. > more |
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