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Businesses Taking Action on Climate Change

Tim Hall | December 8th, 2010

Over the weekend The Verb had a break from COP16, instead brushing shoulders with some of the world’s leading entrepreneurs and green business leaders at the inaugural World Climate Summit.

A Conversation with the Climate Crisis

Tim Hall | December 7th, 2010

Last Friday I had a conversation with a man from the Congo which, I can already say, has changed my life. Tired, hungry and lonely, after a long day at

Everyone’s a Critic: Day 6 at COP16

Tim Hall | December 5th, 2010

The focus, and agitation, over the details of various texts on Friday was continued on Saturday at COP16. It was stocktaking Saturday, as nations reviewed progress and were updated on

All the Small Things: Day 5 at COP16

Tim Hall | December 5th, 2010

Technical details and legal and procedural complexities were the focus of Day 5. They also created biggest points of difference so far seen at COP16. Negotiators continued updating texts, in

Actions, Substance and Finance as the Heat Rises: Day 4 at COP16

Tim Hall | December 4th, 2010

Things are definitely heating up here. The World Meteorological organisation has come out with figures showing 2010 to be one of the three hottest years on record, with the period

The Megalopolis and Climate Change

Tim Hall | December 2nd, 2010

I just attended a very interesting side event on China, climate change and developing nations. One point in particular stood out to me: the role of cities in acting on

Optimism Until the End

admin | December 2nd, 2010

Bill McKibben is optimistic the environmental movement will succeed despite looming challenges. Young peope are that key to success.