Hope as Nations United in Challenge of Climate Change

Global emissions are still a priority

It is now accepted that an alarming rise in global temperature is real and greenhouse gases produced as a result of our drive for energy is responsible.  The impacts range from shifting weather patterns, flooding and droughts to increased risks of spread of diseases and pests. Concerns around related global food security and water security are growing. Development of clean energy has never been more urgent. International skills and innovation in areas of renewable energy production, energy storage, clean transport and waste to energy are needed to drive the move away from fossil fuels. An exciting time as new business models and markets are emerging.

Standing united against climate change

So, despite this urgency, and pleas from leaders across the international community,  President Trump carried out his promise to exit the Paris agreement and the rest of the world is left wondering what this will mean for the future. America, the world's biggest economy and the second biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, now stands apart from the rest of the world on this issue.  Can the agreement survive the exit of such an important partner? It seems that any impact of the loss of this massive partner is outweighed by the urgency to tackle the problem of climate change and the sense of responsibility felt by the rest of the 194 countries who are facing up to their responsibilities by remaining united.

We stand together, almost, and are making some great advances. in 2015 the world produced almost 800 GW of renewable energy (almost 30% of the world's generating capacity) and its growing.