Can ticking clocks soothe eco-anxiety?
The original in New York had the renewable countdown added in April this year and is intended to “put a spotlight” on global leaders in climate talks at COP26.
Eco-anxiety is rising with more people than ever concerned about
climate change and debates about whether the COVID-19 crisis offers an opportunity for a
Professor Kerry Ryan Chance, Associate Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of Bergen, Norway, studies how governments, businesses and citizens respond to and manage fear about the climate crisis in her research on ‘eco-anxiety politics’.
Although Professor Chance’s work identifies some issues around exploitation of these fears by governments and corporations, she believes eco-anxiety can provide grounds for political mobilisation.
A new index ranking financial centres according to their green credentials has warned that Europe’s domination is under increasing pressure from Asia Pacific and North American financial hubs.
Global energy investment is likely to rebound to pre-pandemic levels this year, with most finance going towards renewables - but, ultimately, the new generation capacity financed will not be compatible with long-term climate goals.
More than 50 environmental charities and campaign groups are urging the UK Government to ban new oil and gas licencing either at the G7 Summit this month, or ahead of COP26 in November.