Posts Tagged ‘WCI’

CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 12 June 2012

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012

Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:

  • Finding the tipping point for Earth’s biosphere
  • Voluntary markets for forest carbon growing
  • California increases the energy efficiency of its buildings

Authors: Neil ThomsonJustin BullJames NobleTim Shah

Editors: James Tansey (ISIS), Jessica Worsley (PICS), Tom Pedersen (PICS)

The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list Subscribe Hereor to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.

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CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 20 March 2012

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:

  • GLOBE 2012 and release of the West Coast Clean Economy Report
  • New study shows long-range pollution an international problem
  • Climate change solutions can spur economic recovery

The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business and the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca.

Authors: Neil ThomsonCalyn ShawNeil SalmondKristina WelchJustin Bull

Editors: James Tansey (ISIS), Jessica Worsley (PICS), Tom Pedersen (PICS)

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CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 24 JANUARY 2012

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:

  • Tourism relies on jet setters, but travel is destroying attractions
  • NASA says Canada highly vulnerable to environmental change due to global warming
  • EU cap on aviation emissions could boost airline profits

The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business in partnership with the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: isis@sauder.ubc.ca

Authors: Neil ThomsonCalyn ShawNeil SalmondKristina Welch

Editors: James Tansey (ISIS), Tom Pedersen (PICS), Jessica Worsley (PICS)

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CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 15 November 2011

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:

  • Fracking impacts on water, hydro power and climate
  • Survey: US government focus on fossil fuels and nuclear is out of touch with mainstream America
  • Reducing BC’s reliance on California produce should be a priority, report says

Authors: Chris KantowiczCalyn ShawNeil Salmond

Editors: James TanseyRobyn Meyer

The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business in partnership with the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: picsscan@uvic.ca.

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PICS CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 27 SEPTEMBER 2011

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:

  • Keystone XL pipeline safety standards not as rigorous as they seem
  • The old model isn’t working: Creating the energy utility for the 21st century
  • Deep oceans can mask global warming for decade-long periods

The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business in partnership with the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: picsscan@uvic.ca.

Authors: Neil ThomsonNeil SalmondCalyn ShawKristina Welch

Editors: James TanseyJessica Worsley

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PICS CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 13 SEPTEMBER 2011

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:

  • 52% of municipal utility executives unsure who owns smart meter data
  • Insurance companies unprepared for climate change, report says
  • Gore’s message about climate change grows in urgency

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The PICS News Scan is produced by ISIS at the Sauder School of Business in partnership with the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). To be added to the News Scan distribution list or to provide content feedback and/or suggestions about interesting news items, please email: picsscan@uvic.ca.

Authors: Neil ThomsonNeil SalmondCalyn ShawKristina Welch

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PICS CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 12 JULY 2011

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:

  • British Columbians support the carbon tax: poll
  • Preserving Land for Northward Migration
  • Why urban commuters can breathe more easily

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PICS CLIMATE NEWS SCAN – 5 JULY 2011

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

Some highlights from this weeks News Scan:

  • California gets carbon market court win
  • Canadian household CO2 emissions grow
  • Has car use peaked in developed world cities?

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