Changing Our Ways

Nothing really changes. Every issue we have something important to say – or we report what others are saying and doing because we believe it is significant, newsworthy and/or contributes positively to our collective body of knowledge. Issues and opportunities, all for the good of the planet and its people. Climate change yes, but also where we hear of other things changing for the best. So we don’t hesitate to draw attention to some wise words and deeds this issue from Jose Maria Figueres – who famously said a few years back that “there is no planet B!” Carbon War Room releases a land mark report on removing the barriers and achieving some real results from energy efficiency for buildings the world over.  Energy efficiency takes centre stage in reports from the US and Singapore, as well as news on what’s changing faster than evolution; a reminder that extreme weather is a new economic risk to be faced up to, and the economic gains from switching to a clean energy, low carbon economy. IEA comes out with a new report on achieving change for good in urban transport, while Copenhagen and Houston come up tops for “urban change management”. Food and coffee come under “sustainable scrutiny”, while Rolls Royce changes tack and goes out to sea. Bill McKibben – for a change – sounds off about unwise investments. Last word goes to David Fogarty and the Reuters “change of heart”. – Ken Hickson