What are we waiting for!
For the world to stand a fighting chance against climate change and achieve a NetZero emission economy, businesses will need to start a clean transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy and see this as an opportunity instead of an obstacle. Our governments must pave the way by creating new policies and offer large short-term investments to ensure fossil fuel free electricity is readily available.
These are important roles the government and public entities must play to reduce risk for new investors to make green investments in new solutions attractive for private capital. At the same time, creating green value chains through public procurements will allow for the construction and technology industries to implement proven solutions aiding in a clean… Continue reading
Do we have Resiliently measure in place to withstand the effects of Henri?
How do communities and people manage climate risk so everyone can prosper rather than be a victim. The rain is coming down hard this morning and hurricane Henri is expected to make landfall this afternoon here in the US. The epicenter could possibly hit Southampton, Long Island where I have close friends living near the shoreline. They are saying it’s another perfect storm with a full moon and two hightide cycles to go through.
It’s been close to 30 years since the last major hurricane took this path and caused devastating damage to the power grid leaving people without electricity for weeks. Last night as the hurricane was creeping closer, I was… Continue reading