Eric Fath-Kolmes
@efathkolmes.bsky.social
PhD Candidate at the University of Groningen in business strategy for sustainability. Posts (usually) about sustainability, strategy, capabilities, and business models. Canadian living in The Netherlands.
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A major new report on climate tipping points was published today, produced by 200 researchers from 90 organisations in 26 countries.
Read the brief summary in the Guardian:
Earth on verge of five catastrophic climate tipping points, scientists warn
Read the brief summary in the Guardian:
Earth on verge of five catastrophic climate tipping points, scientists warn
Earth on verge of five catastrophic climate tipping points, scientists warn
Humanity faces ‘devastating domino effects’ including mass displacement and financial ruin as planet warms
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2023 at 10:48 AM
A major new report on climate tipping points was published today, produced by 200 researchers from 90 organisations in 26 countries.
Read the brief summary in the Guardian:
Earth on verge of five catastrophic climate tipping points, scientists warn
Read the brief summary in the Guardian:
Earth on verge of five catastrophic climate tipping points, scientists warn
What a fossil fuel sell-out... Do we get to throw the books and research papers at him that show *exactly* how this is possible?
"Show me the roadmap for a phase-out of fossil fuel that will allow for sustainable socioeconomic development, unless you want to take the world back into caves."
"Show me the roadmap for a phase-out of fossil fuel that will allow for sustainable socioeconomic development, unless you want to take the world back into caves."
Cop28 president forced into defence of fossil fuel phase-out claims
Sultan Al Jaber, who is state oil CEO, had said phase-out of fossil fuels would take world ‘back into caves’
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2023 at 7:29 AM
What a fossil fuel sell-out... Do we get to throw the books and research papers at him that show *exactly* how this is possible?
"Show me the roadmap for a phase-out of fossil fuel that will allow for sustainable socioeconomic development, unless you want to take the world back into caves."
"Show me the roadmap for a phase-out of fossil fuel that will allow for sustainable socioeconomic development, unless you want to take the world back into caves."
We need to reduce emissions. We do not need to pay to not cut down forests to allow us to produce more emissions.
The new ‘scramble for Africa’: how a UAE sheikh quietly made carbon deals for forests bigger than UK
The new ‘scramble for Africa’: how a UAE sheikh quietly made carbon deals for forests bigger than UK
Exploratory agreements struck with African states that are home to crucial wildlife havens and biodiversity hotspots, for land that represents billions of dollars in potential carbon offsetting revenue
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2023 at 9:20 AM
We need to reduce emissions. We do not need to pay to not cut down forests to allow us to produce more emissions.
A worthwhile reminder, considering that many of conversations for business still seem to only be on emission reduction and the energy transition. Important and necessary, but not sufficient.
Johan Rockström: "Even if you phase out all fossil fuels and do everything right on all the greenhouse gases, you would still crash through 1.5°C if you do not get it right in nature [biodiversity loss, land use change, the agricultural system...] "
app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/242b05...
app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/242b05...
💡 We've done it before – and we can do it again.
The world's response to the Ozone Hole crisis...
@Climate Crisis Advisory Group: 💡 We've done it before – and we can do it again.
The world's response to the Ozone Hole crisis shows it's possible to deviate from disaster, but we have to act be...
app.wedonthavetime.org
November 28, 2023 at 11:03 AM
A worthwhile reminder, considering that many of conversations for business still seem to only be on emission reduction and the energy transition. Important and necessary, but not sufficient.
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Johan Rockström: "Even if you phase out all fossil fuels and do everything right on all the greenhouse gases, you would still crash through 1.5°C if you do not get it right in nature [biodiversity loss, land use change, the agricultural system...] "
app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/242b05...
app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/242b05...
💡 We've done it before – and we can do it again.
The world's response to the Ozone Hole crisis...
@Climate Crisis Advisory Group: 💡 We've done it before – and we can do it again.
The world's response to the Ozone Hole crisis shows it's possible to deviate from disaster, but we have to act be...
app.wedonthavetime.org
November 28, 2023 at 10:28 AM
Johan Rockström: "Even if you phase out all fossil fuels and do everything right on all the greenhouse gases, you would still crash through 1.5°C if you do not get it right in nature [biodiversity loss, land use change, the agricultural system...] "
app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/242b05...
app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/242b05...
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25. We’re finally getting serious about net zero carbon. Getting that last 10-30% of carbon out will be hard, and require some expensive solutions. The first 70-90% is easy-ish but we're getting on with it.
October 28, 2023 at 3:44 PM
25. We’re finally getting serious about net zero carbon. Getting that last 10-30% of carbon out will be hard, and require some expensive solutions. The first 70-90% is easy-ish but we're getting on with it.
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Some people say that because we're still emitting a lot of CO₂, we must deploy CO₂ removal (CDR) ASAP. This is wrong.
CDR will be useless as long as we're still emitting tens of billions of tonnes of CO₂.
We need to decarbonize ASAP so that CDR can be effective.
CDR will be useless as long as we're still emitting tens of billions of tonnes of CO₂.
We need to decarbonize ASAP so that CDR can be effective.
October 21, 2023 at 7:34 PM
Some people say that because we're still emitting a lot of CO₂, we must deploy CO₂ removal (CDR) ASAP. This is wrong.
CDR will be useless as long as we're still emitting tens of billions of tonnes of CO₂.
We need to decarbonize ASAP so that CDR can be effective.
CDR will be useless as long as we're still emitting tens of billions of tonnes of CO₂.
We need to decarbonize ASAP so that CDR can be effective.
For companies trying not to greenwash, working towards what they are claiming to be doing is a great start…..and sort of obvious, no? Walk the talk, anyone?
Daylighting the dirty truth behind utility company climate pledges. Sierra Club's updated report shows that most electric power providers have made little progress despite public statements celebrating their green goals. www.sierraclub.org/sierra/utili...
Most Utilities That Pledge “Net Zero by 2050” Are Doing Little to Achieve That Goal
New report shows that a dirty energy status quo prevails in America’s power sector
www.sierraclub.org
October 11, 2023 at 3:25 AM
For companies trying not to greenwash, working towards what they are claiming to be doing is a great start…..and sort of obvious, no? Walk the talk, anyone?
Good thread about the rapidly changing global climate and the post is linked in The Guardian article here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The first global temperature data is in for the full month of September. This month was – in my professional opinion as a climate scientist – absolutely gobsmackingly bananas. JRA-55 beat the prior monthly record by over 0.5C, and was around 1.7C to 1.8C warmer than preindutrial levels.
October 5, 2023 at 2:53 AM
Good thread about the rapidly changing global climate and the post is linked in The Guardian article here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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I'm reading the IEA updated Net-Zero pathway today to prepare a lecture for Monday. I'm going to use this thread to share highlights.
September 29, 2023 at 11:01 AM
I'm reading the IEA updated Net-Zero pathway today to prepare a lecture for Monday. I'm going to use this thread to share highlights.
Wonderful post by Fairphone on how Apple could have improved the script for their recent sustainability-related advertisement.
Key point: stop the focus on consumerism.
x.com/Fairphone/st...
Key point: stop the focus on consumerism.
x.com/Fairphone/st...
September 30, 2023 at 8:37 PM
Wonderful post by Fairphone on how Apple could have improved the script for their recent sustainability-related advertisement.
Key point: stop the focus on consumerism.
x.com/Fairphone/st...
Key point: stop the focus on consumerism.
x.com/Fairphone/st...
Unsurprising, yet sad news. A reminder that 1.5 degrees to 2.0 degrees has a huge impact (see link). There is also, in economic terms, a significant cost. I wish news stories talked less about the cost of the sustainability transition and more about the benefits.
www.forbes.com/sites/mitsub...
www.forbes.com/sites/mitsub...
Every day I summarize the top weather and climate story in the world.
Top story for September 28, 2023: A new report from climatologist James Hansen shows that global warming is accelerating — making 1.5°C virtually certain.
Read and subscribe for free:
www.currentlyhq.com/p/sep-28-2023
Top story for September 28, 2023: A new report from climatologist James Hansen shows that global warming is accelerating — making 1.5°C virtually certain.
Read and subscribe for free:
www.currentlyhq.com/p/sep-28-2023
September 29, 2023 at 6:40 PM
Unsurprising, yet sad news. A reminder that 1.5 degrees to 2.0 degrees has a huge impact (see link). There is also, in economic terms, a significant cost. I wish news stories talked less about the cost of the sustainability transition and more about the benefits.
www.forbes.com/sites/mitsub...
www.forbes.com/sites/mitsub...
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Happy International Day of Awareness of Food Loss & Waste! 🥳🗑️
~1/3 of all food produced globally is lost or wasted between farm and fork!
Read more on the scope of the food loss/waste challenge, global benefits of reducing it, and some solutions that can be implemented: www.wri.org/insights/red...
~1/3 of all food produced globally is lost or wasted between farm and fork!
Read more on the scope of the food loss/waste challenge, global benefits of reducing it, and some solutions that can be implemented: www.wri.org/insights/red...
September 29, 2023 at 3:27 PM
Happy International Day of Awareness of Food Loss & Waste! 🥳🗑️
~1/3 of all food produced globally is lost or wasted between farm and fork!
Read more on the scope of the food loss/waste challenge, global benefits of reducing it, and some solutions that can be implemented: www.wri.org/insights/red...
~1/3 of all food produced globally is lost or wasted between farm and fork!
Read more on the scope of the food loss/waste challenge, global benefits of reducing it, and some solutions that can be implemented: www.wri.org/insights/red...
This fits perfectly with the needed change in mindset for businesses. Why are we in business? How are we creating positive social, environmental, and financial value? For whom are we creating (or destroying) value?
Also: positive environmental value, not just ‘less damage’
Also: positive environmental value, not just ‘less damage’
The problem is not simply that capitalism produces too much, but that it produces the wrong stuff: SUVs, fast fashion and planned obsolescence instead of public transit, affordable housing and universal healthcare. It overuses resources and still fails to meet even basic needs.
September 22, 2023 at 10:14 AM
This fits perfectly with the needed change in mindset for businesses. Why are we in business? How are we creating positive social, environmental, and financial value? For whom are we creating (or destroying) value?
Also: positive environmental value, not just ‘less damage’
Also: positive environmental value, not just ‘less damage’
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Specifically, this is what I said about carbon-neutral claims and consuming less.
September 15, 2023 at 1:29 AM
Specifically, this is what I said about carbon-neutral claims and consuming less.
Wait, what?!
Canada’s Suncor CEO is giving a perfect example of the deep flaws in the shareholder-primacy model and its short-term focus.
“Suncor should return to its oil production roots, focus on ‘fundamentals’ over energy transition”
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Canada’s Suncor CEO is giving a perfect example of the deep flaws in the shareholder-primacy model and its short-term focus.
“Suncor should return to its oil production roots, focus on ‘fundamentals’ over energy transition”
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
August 30, 2023 at 3:19 PM
Wait, what?!
Canada’s Suncor CEO is giving a perfect example of the deep flaws in the shareholder-primacy model and its short-term focus.
“Suncor should return to its oil production roots, focus on ‘fundamentals’ over energy transition”
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Canada’s Suncor CEO is giving a perfect example of the deep flaws in the shareholder-primacy model and its short-term focus.
“Suncor should return to its oil production roots, focus on ‘fundamentals’ over energy transition”
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Carbon offsets need to be used very carefully. There is even more evidence that organizations providing them are not delivering what they promised: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/....
Also, why do we believe in the free market so much that giving offsets for *not* cutting down trees is a good idea??
Also, why do we believe in the free market so much that giving offsets for *not* cutting down trees is a good idea??
August 28, 2023 at 8:08 AM
Carbon offsets need to be used very carefully. There is even more evidence that organizations providing them are not delivering what they promised: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/....
Also, why do we believe in the free market so much that giving offsets for *not* cutting down trees is a good idea??
Also, why do we believe in the free market so much that giving offsets for *not* cutting down trees is a good idea??