Tom Levitt
Articles by Tom Levitt
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The world is heading towards a ‘weak and irrelevant’ deal on climate change
We have squandered any reasonable chance of keeping within 2C of climate change unless we take draconian action, says climate scientist Kevin Anderson
Posted 11 Nov 2014 in Articles -
Time for a “radical” climate change policy
Historic polluters need to make drastic cuts in emissions – far more than they are currently proposing – if climate change is to be tackled equitably
Posted 12 Dec 2013 in Articles -
How long till China becomes a climate debtor?
As the world’s biggest carbon emitter, the pressure on China to cut its emissions and pay for less developed countries to cope with climate change is likely to increase
Posted 12 Nov 2013 in Blogs -
Tibetans had demanded mine closure before deadly landslide
Local Tibetans had petitioned for closure of the billion-dollar copper, silver and gold mine, owned by China Gold International Resources, after reports of poisoned drinking water
Posted 04 Apr 2013 in Blogs -
Lab-grown meat: it’s better for the planet but will anyone eat it?
Lab-grown meat could help reduce the environmental footprint of intensive farming. But will it ever appeal to vegetarians and eco-conscious consumers? Tom Levitt reports
Posted 25 Sep 2012 in Articles