An Introduction to Geoengineering
Carbon capture and artificial solar irradiation management are not yet viable at a large scale, but could offer a way to counteract catastrophic temperature change.
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Technology
Aguinda vs. ChevronTexaco: the Amazon Chernobyl
The case Aguinda vs. ChevronTexaco over the spilling of oil was extraordinary in a way that the oil company was acquitted of the charge, while the opposing lawyer lost everything.
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Environmental Law
Fit for 55: the Pathway to Salvation?
What is the Fit for 55 package? The package can be divided into three categories: energy, transport and emission reductions. It is up to the member states and the European parliament to find an agreement on the proposals.
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EU - Policies
The Impact of Solar Panel Pricing on Policy and Development
The rise of global carbon emissions over the last decade has been contrasted by the decline in pricing for photovoltaics (PV). This article elaborates on how PV can become a major tool in the battle against climate change.
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Energy
Women at COP
Read on to learn about how women impact and are impacted by the climate crisis, and why it is crucial to have female voices at the forefront of decision-making.
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COP26
An Economic Barrier to Renewables Growth: The Paradox of Clean Energy Pricing
The decrease in price for electricity from renewable sources causes the investment in more renewables to stagnate. This article explains the mechanism behind it and how this issue could possibly be solved.
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Energy
BSc Global Sustainability Science – Utrecht University
Level: Undergraduate (Bachelor of Science) Length: 3 years (full-time) Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Language: English
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University Courses
What is the YOUTH 7 (Y7) Summit?
The Youth 7 is summit organised for people aged 18 to 30 years old to come together to discuss and negotiate topics on behalf of young people from the respective G7 countries.
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COP26
What is a Steady-State Economy?
A steady-state economy entails a stable population and per capita consumption that do not exceed the carrying capacity of ecosystems.
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Economic Concepts
The Paris Agreement: A Focus on Common Time Frames
This article explains the suggested time frames at COP26 for countries for submitting and enforcing their Nationally Determined Commitments in regards to climate policy.
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COP26