Peace by any other name

Despite the difficulty of getting the right
words to appeal to all, the UN Security Council admitted that global security
and peace are threatened by climate change. If that’s not enough, we get some
helpful reminders by the UK’s former chief scientist that most countries are
not doing half enough to deal with emissions of greenhouse gases. There are some
messages about the role of coal and trees, as well as some tips on careful carbon
accounting and an update on Australia’s carbon tax go-slow. Not many international
airlines go along with Europe’s aviation emission controls, while Japan is
seeing economic and health impacts from its energy reduction measures. There’s
news about the Climate Change & Business conference coming up in New
Zealand and Sustainable Cities event on the way to Singapore, plus reports from
the World Leadership Conference and the Clean Technology Investment event. Sustainability
and environment winners take a bow in Singapore and Australia, with Veolia figuring
prominently. Dr James Barnard sets out his water and waste award winning ways,
while we get a little distracted by ramifications of the media hacking business
in the UK. Of course, we know how essential bees are, but elephants are also learning
to take account of the sting in the tail. And this is your last chance (30
July) to get your nominations in for the 100 Global Sustain Ability Leaders list.
– Ken Hickson