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在氣候危機中正行——為公正轉型行動/Acting Right in the Climate Crisis | 張寒瑋 Han-Wei Chang | TEDxMingdao HS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-17 15:01
在氣候危機日益嚴峻的時代,我們需要「正行」。從正視問題開始,專注共好的價值,讓利他行動點燃永續。我將分享個人轉職的心路歷程,以及從國際氣候會議參與到推動淨零轉型的實際經驗,說明如何透過行動,讓青年、女性和社會脆弱群體的聲音被聽見,最終轉化為具體的公正轉型方案。我相信,在氣候危機中,每一個正直的行動,都是改變未來的力量。 The climate crisis is the defining challenge of our time. It demands more than awareness — it calls for righteous action. To act righteously is to face the truth, to choose the path of integrity, and to work for the common good, even when the road ahead is uncertain. My journey took me from international climate conferences to community-driven initi ...
From coal towns to clean futures | Viaksha Mohabir | TEDxJohannesburg
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-15 17:45
You know, when most people think about climate change, they often picture this or this and even this. And these images matter, but they also make climate change feel far away, abstract, and untouchable. For me, climate change looks very different.It looks like Dundee, a small town in northern Kazul Nutell where I grew up. By the time I was a child, Dundy's coal mining days were pretty much over. The town was slowing down, shrinking.Jobs were scarce. Young people were leaving. I didn't grow up in a booming m ...
‘You can’t eat electricity’: how rural solar farms became Britain’s latest culture war
The Conversation· 2025-10-31 14:26
Core Viewpoint - The ongoing conflict between green energy initiatives, particularly solar farms, and traditional farming practices in rural Britain highlights a cultural divide, with political parties like Reform UK leveraging this tension for electoral gain [1][4][5]. Group 1: Political Dynamics - Sean Matthews, leader of Reform UK in Lincolnshire, opposes the construction of solar farms, indicating a broader political strategy to position the party as a defender of traditional farming against renewable energy initiatives [1][2]. - Reform UK's funding sources, primarily from fossil fuel interests (approximately 92%), suggest a potential conflict of interest in their anti-renewable stance [2]. - The party aims to mobilize rural voters by framing solar energy projects as a threat to traditional farming, despite evidence of farmer support for climate action [4][5]. Group 2: Farmer Sentiment and Climate Change - Research indicates that 80% of UK farmers are concerned about climate change's impact on their livelihoods, with 87% reporting reduced productivity due to extreme weather [5]. - The identity of farmers as food producers is challenged by the push for energy production through solar farms, leading to a conflict between agricultural productivity and renewable energy goals [6][7]. - The narrative that "you can't eat electricity" reflects farmers' concerns about food security being compromised by land conversion for solar energy [7][8]. Group 3: Economic Implications - The transition to solar energy can lead to significant economic disparities, as tenant farmers may lose productive land without compensation, while landowners benefit financially from energy contracts [9][10]. - The principle of a just transition is at stake, as tenant farmers face potential losses while landowners gain lucrative contracts, raising questions about fairness in renewable energy deployment [10][11]. - Effective green policies must ensure that local communities benefit from renewable energy projects to mitigate opposition and foster support [11][12]. Group 4: Community Engagement and Solutions - Initiatives that involve local communities in renewable energy projects, such as Cwm Arian Renewable Energy, demonstrate a model for fairer deployment that can support local economies [12]. - Highlighting the economic benefits of renewable energy, such as reduced energy costs (estimated at £104 billion from wind energy), could help alleviate resistance from the farming community [13]. - The challenge remains to integrate farmers' voices into the green transition, ensuring they are seen as partners rather than obstacles to achieving climate goals [14].
Iron & Earth to Host Climate Crossroads: Pathways to Energy Equity During Canada Climate Week Xchange
Newsfile· 2025-10-21 14:10
Core Insights - Iron & Earth is hosting an event called Climate Crossroads: Pathways to Energy Equity during Canada Climate Week Xchange (CCWX) to foster connections in the renewable energy sector [1][2] - The event aims to address transformations in the energy industry and future job opportunities in renewable energy, targeting professionals and students interested in the green economy [1][2] Company Overview - Iron & Earth is a non-profit organization focused on facilitating a Just Transition by lowering barriers to participation in the green economy, promoting community-driven transformation for sustainability [4] - The organization operates four key programs: Renewable Skills Initiative, Prosperous Transition Campaign, Community Talks, and Climate Career Portal, all aimed at enhancing energy literacy and supporting career transitions in renewable sectors [4] Event Details - Climate Crossroads: Pathways to Energy Equity will take place on November 28, 2025, from 9 AM to 5 PM EST at The Innovation Complex at the University of Toronto Mississauga [7] - CCWX is a five-year initiative designed to unite Canadians to collaborate on climate-related challenges, with the inaugural event scheduled from November 24 to November 30, 2025 [5]
SBM Offshore signs Share Purchase Agreement with GEPetrol
Globenewswire· 2025-06-04 17:20
Core Points - SBM Offshore has signed a Share Purchase Agreement for the full divestment of its equity interest in the FPSO Aseng to GEPetrol, with an operational transition phase lasting up to 12 months [1][2] - The divestment aligns with SBM Offshore's strategy to rationalize its Lease & Operate portfolio, consistent with other recent transactions [2] Company Profile - SBM Offshore is recognized as a global expert in deepwater ocean infrastructure, focusing on the design, construction, installation, and operation of offshore floating facilities [3] - The company aims to deliver cleaner and more efficient energy production while unlocking new markets within the blue economy [3] Workforce and Commitment - SBM Offshore employs over 7,800 professionals worldwide, collaborating to provide innovative solutions and promote a sustainable future [4]