The top image of the Berlin Wall by Sharon Emerson is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. The previous post on this topic commented on the implications of Mark Carney's Davos speech. I am encouraged that the vision he began to articulate about a multipolar world raises the possibility of collective global action that … Continue reading The Return of “Middle Powers”
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Methane, did I get it wrong?
(Cover image credit: Calm the Farm)On this website, I have written how the hydroxyl radical, derived from water vapour in the presence of ultraviolet light (UV), oxidises methane. This is simplified but essentially correct, but I went on to claim that the quantum of hydroxyl radicals produced in a pastoral setting is sufficient to oxidise … Continue reading Methane, did I get it wrong?
Agri-Food value chains
In September 2025 the Food and Land Use Coalition published Re-WIRE Agri-Food Value Chains. The report presents a framework to map risks and opportunities across major commodity value chains (e.g. beef, soy, cocoa), showing how climate, regulatory, financial, and human rights pressures are reshaping agrifood systems, and offering pathways for more resilient, regenerative supply chains. … Continue reading Agri-Food value chains
Leveraging AI to combat climate change
As the world grapples with the climate change crisis, it's clear that no single discipline or viewpoint can provide all the answers. A transdisciplinary approach, which brings together different perspectives and expertise, is essential for developing effective solutions. For more on the importance of this method, you can refer to my earlier post, When Crossing … Continue reading Leveraging AI to combat climate change