The Mind 2010

The Mind 2010

The previous two posts focused on numbers and technology. And, if this is what is driving climate change solutions, then surely we would have already implemented the proven, low cost and profitable solutions. Unfortunately we are far from doing so. Various estimates,...
The Tech 2010

The Tech 2010

There’s always a lot of innovation in a year but 2010 saw clean technologies take out 4 of the top 5 spots for venture capital funding.At the same time very substantial implementation efforts were underway How about catching the train from China to London in...
The Money 2010

The Money 2010

Follow the money. It’s a famous tradition and there’s been lots of impressive 2010 announcements. These include the big picture: India’s green domestic product; and, the International Energy Agency calling for the world to eliminate fossil fuel...
Green: The money The tech The mind

Green: The money The tech The mind

2010 more than ever before has seen clean green solutions becoming mainstream. Here’s a short sweep across the changes, from the more conventional money and technology measurements to the as important, if not driving underpinnings, individual mindsets and our...
Power for Scotland: Zero carbon

Power for Scotland: Zero carbon

2010 has seen – at least in the first half of the year – a fair bit of pessimism on climate change action, particularly government policy. But, with the US National Academy of Science saying warming is a settled fact, many governments have continued to act...