Climate Change Solutions: Overview of Innovative Technologies Explainer Urgent action is needed to meet Paris Agreement targets: cut emissions 45% by 2030, net zero by 2050. Innovations in climate tech, like EVs and solar, are crucial.
Who’s to blame when artificial intelligence systems cause damage? Explainer AI systems outperform humans in many fields and have vast potential, but they also cause significant damage. This Explainer reviews the debate on addressing harm caused by AI. Karni Chagal-Feferkorn
Vered Blass Senior lecturer at the Porter School of the Environment and Earth Sciences in Tel Aviv University
Solving the fashion industry’s waste problem via community-driven innovation Commentary This text explores the fashion industry’s severe environmental impact, responsible for 10% of global CO2 emissions. It discusses textile waste, regulatory efforts, innovative solutions, and community-centered initiatives to promote sustainability. Nicole Stein, Vered Blass
What is the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism? Explainer This explainer provides an overview of the key design elements of the EU's ‘carbon border adjustment mechanism’ (CBAM) as part of the EU Green Deal's new approach to carbon leakage. Michael Jakob
Just Transition? Socio-Ecological Impacts of Carbon Pricing Explainer Carbon pricing is seen as the most efficient climate change mitigation policy, offering cost-effective greenhouse gas reduction. However, its social equity is in question, as higher fossil fuel prices impact different social groups unequally.
Michael Jakob Senior fellow at the Ecologic Institute in Berlin and a research fellow at the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) in Berlin
The Circular Valley Case-Study The Circular Valley is a regional initiative currently bringing together more than 50 companies and research organizations around Wuppertal, which aims to implement the idea of a circular economy into practice.