Top news of the week: 26.01.2022.
Climate
McKinsey: fundamental transformation of global economy needed for net zero
$9tn of annual investment required to avoid most catastrophic climate impacts, consultancy says
Climate change linked to early birth and damage to babies’ health, scientists find
Studies show high temperatures and air pollution during pregnancy can cause lifelong health effects.
Economist Lord Stern to Receive Top Energy Policy Prize
2020—Sheila Oparaocha 2019—Cheryl LaFleur 2018—Piyush Goyal 2017—Gina McCarthy 2016—Fatih Birol 2015—Daniel Yergin
Outlook 2022: 10 climate promises the financial system must keep
Building on the outcomes of COP26 will be critical
Divestment campaigns — and reinvestment efforts — gain strength as climate change intensifies
The global motion to sell off fossil fuel assets has picked up major speed this year.
Vacancy: China specialist at Carbon Brief
Carbon Brief is looking for enthusiastic and talented individuals to join our team of China specialists.
Climate-smart agriculture: Inevitable practices to adapt to climate change
The FAO defines climate-smart agriculture as an approach to prepare procedures necessary to transform agricultural systems to food security support in the light of climate change.
Kids aren’t being taught about climate change properly, say unions
They say teachers may feel 'constrained' and 'fearful' in their discussions with students.