Energising Europe: A Stock Take On Europe’s Rapid Progression Towards Its Renewable Targets
In an era defined by the imperative to combat climate change, Europe is emerging as a beacon of progress in the transition to renewable energy. The ambitious goals set by the European Union (EU) and its 27 member states underscore a collective commitment to reshape the energy landscape, reduce carbon emissions, and embrace sustainability. As […]
Climate Finance
The Promise of Synthetic Fuels: Driving towards a Just and Sustainable Transportation INTRODUCTION Until recently, the idea of a carbon-neutral combustion engine seemed like a distant dream. However, emerging technologies and innovations are bringing us closer to making this dream a reality. The key lies in the development of synthetic or carbon-neutral fuels, which not […]
Superficially Sentient and the Magnificent Bribe
In a remarkably prescient piece, the social critic Earnest Mumford in ‘Technics and the Nature of Man’, unnervingly anticipates a scenario which could easily pass for today, over half a century ago – long before smart phones or CoPilot. Whilst lengthy, it is worth reproducing some of his sentiments; The last century, we all realise, […]
Santa Falls
As widely anticipated, the Federal Reserve reduced the official interest rate by 0.25% in the last meeting on the year. What was perhaps less widely anticipated was the market reaction, a historic sell off by some measures, in response to Jerome Powell’s determinedly ‘hawkish nature’. Financial markets had been pricing in 4 interest rate cuts […]
Trading Places: the Net Zero Fiscal Trilemma
Governments worldwide find themselves at a crossroads, grappling with a challenging trilemma that involves balancing the imperatives of achieving net-zero emissions, ensuring fiscal sustainability, and navigating the intricate landscape of political feasibility. The temptation to inject substantial public funds into ambitious green projects holds the promise of hastening the journey towards net zero. Not only […]