As world leaders convene in Paris for the COP21 climate summit, the major task before them is to replace fossil energy generation with renewables, writes Paul N Edwards - and with the right incentives, it could happen fast. For developing countries it's different: they could skip over fossil fuels much as they have gone straight for mobile telephony. But will they seize the opportunity?
How fast can the world transition to a low-carbon energy system? Paul N Edwards University of Michigan | 30th November 2015 News Energy COP21 Renewables Technology urban-power-cut.jpg As world …
In this joint statement to COP21 Amnesty International and Greenpeace International call on all governments to protect human rights by including making respect for human rights an explicit purpose of any agreement, while agreeing to phase out fossil fuels and deliver 100% renewables for all by 2050.
To protect human rights means 100% renewable energy for all by 2050 Greenpeace Amnesty International | 9th December 2015 Comment Climate Change Human Rights COP21 Law Unfccc Energy Renewables …
In 2009 G20 nations pledged to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies. But they are still supporting them with $452 billion a year. Worst offenders include the UK, the only G7 country that's ramping up its fossil fuel spending; and Turkey, host of tomorrow's G20 summit, which plans to double its CO2 emissions with a huge new fleet of coal power plants.
… recommends G20 governments adopt strict timelines for the phase out of fossil fuel …