La taxe carbone ? Une reussite a Boulder, petite ville du Colorado - LeMonde.fr
Pendant qu'en France, l'instauration d'une taxe carbone suscite de virulents débats, la municipalité de Boulder, dans le Colorado, vient tranquillement de doubler le montant de la sienne. Au coeur d'un pays peu sensible à l'écologie et d'une nation allergique à l'impôt, cette ville de 100 000 habitants, nichée au pied des montagnes Rocheuses, a été la première au monde à mettre en oeuvre, en 2007, une "contribution climat-énergie" locale.
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Tuesday, 31 July 2007
Tipping Point Or Turning Point? Social Marketing & Climate Change
"Everest ice forest is melting" (Guardian, 30 May 2007); "Extreme weather: forecasters warn of more to come" (Independent, 01 July 2007); "Climate change blamed for rise in asthma and hay fever" (Times, 13 May 2007); "The next few years are critical in the fight for the climate" (Telegraph, 4 February 2007); "Pay up … or the planet gets it" (Sun, 30 October 2006); "British armies must ready for global warming" (Mirror, 25 June 2007).
On the subject of climate change the public find themselves in a different world to that of only a few years ago. Barely a day goes by without a media headline telling us of the possible impacts. In the high street we are confronted by more and more sustainable choices — HSBC is suddenly a green Bank; Marks & Spencer has its Plan A; Ikea doesn't give free plastic bags. At the ballot box David Cameron wants us to "Vote Blue: Go Green". On the big screen we don't see Arnold Schwarzenegger these days because he's focusing his efforts instigating the US's flagship low carbon policy. We can, however, see Al Gore who, when not directing Oscar-winning documentaries on climate change, is organising rock concerts and giving Bob and Bono a run for their money.
It is tempting to think we've made it. NGOs are convinced, politicians persuaded, business on board, and the media is covering it all. Surely then, the debate is over. In the face of a dangerous climatic tipping point, we stand on the verge of a behavioural turning point. Or do we?
This report focuses on the perspectives of the public — the way they think and behave in relation to climate change, as well as their values and aspirations. What signs are there already of a transition to low carbon lifestyles? And how far are we really willing to go? Drawing on recent Ipsos MORI research and that of others, it sets out to establish the prospects for effective behaviour change policy and the role that social marketing could play as part of the mix.
Consummer and Climate Change
The What Assures Consumers? project
Can the right purchasing choices tackle climate change?
Consumers International has teamed up with AccountAbility to assess the attitudes of US and UK consumers towards climate change.
The What Assures Consumers? project canvassed 2,734 people in the two countries in March 2007.
Together with an online survey, we conducted interviews with US and UK consumers; case interviews with businesses, lobbyists, civil society and public sector officials.
The study revealed some startling facts:
Only 10% of consumers trust what companies and government tell them about global warming
Corporate and government efforts to inform consumers on climate change are falling on deaf ears, with barely one in ten people in the UK and US believing what they say on the issue. Our research findings show that consumers have little faith in celebrities and the media to provide information on climate change, and would rather seek advice from friends and family, environmental groups and scientists.
Many consumers feel unable to change their purchasing habits
Our study reveals that 75% of consumers, although concerned about how their consumption effects climate change, feel paralysed to act beyond small changes around the home (such as turning off stand-by modes and converting to energy-efficient lightbulbs).
The research indicates this is due to a lack of understanding about what individuals can do; concerns over the financial cost of acting; a perceived lack of availability; and a mistrust of corporate claims about energy efficient products and services.
Tellingly, over half (51.5%) believe governments should be forcing businesses to remove products that are most damaging to global warming, and 70% want claims about climate change by corporations to be independently verified.
What needs to be done
The report goes on to recommend how, by working together with civil society organisations, governments and corporations can still persuade consumers that they can make a positive difference on climate change. Immediate actions should include:
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Leading by example: National, political and cultural figures need to act as green role models, to assure consumers they can and should take action.
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Strengthening of standards: Product labels and indicators about climate change must be clear, comprehensive and independently verified if consumers are to trust the claims being made by businesses.
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Reducing unhelpful choice: Choice reduction policies should be developed for all high impact consumer products and services where viable alternatives exist.
* Establishing individual rights and responsibilities: Widespread agreement on what constitutes a sustainable lifestyle must be legislated for by 2015. Personal carbon allowances must be considered as a key policy tool for achieving this.
Bookmark
Bookmark and revisit www.consumersinternational.org/climate to get more detailed information shortly.
Related material
* ‘Greenwash on climate change is alive and well’ - new study reveals widespread consumer mistrust- press release 18 June 2007
* Consumers want tougher action on products that cause climate change - press release: 20 April 2007
* Interim findings
* Industry as a partner for sustainable development: Supply chain management in a globalising world (Presentation by Richard Lloyd: UN Headquarters, 7 May 2007)
Can the right purchasing choices tackle climate change?
Consumers International has teamed up with AccountAbility to assess the attitudes of US and UK consumers towards climate change.
The What Assures Consumers? project canvassed 2,734 people in the two countries in March 2007.
Together with an online survey, we conducted interviews with US and UK consumers; case interviews with businesses, lobbyists, civil society and public sector officials.
The study revealed some startling facts:
Only 10% of consumers trust what companies and government tell them about global warming
Corporate and government efforts to inform consumers on climate change are falling on deaf ears, with barely one in ten people in the UK and US believing what they say on the issue. Our research findings show that consumers have little faith in celebrities and the media to provide information on climate change, and would rather seek advice from friends and family, environmental groups and scientists.
Many consumers feel unable to change their purchasing habits
Our study reveals that 75% of consumers, although concerned about how their consumption effects climate change, feel paralysed to act beyond small changes around the home (such as turning off stand-by modes and converting to energy-efficient lightbulbs).
The research indicates this is due to a lack of understanding about what individuals can do; concerns over the financial cost of acting; a perceived lack of availability; and a mistrust of corporate claims about energy efficient products and services.
Tellingly, over half (51.5%) believe governments should be forcing businesses to remove products that are most damaging to global warming, and 70% want claims about climate change by corporations to be independently verified.
What needs to be done
The report goes on to recommend how, by working together with civil society organisations, governments and corporations can still persuade consumers that they can make a positive difference on climate change. Immediate actions should include:
*
Leading by example: National, political and cultural figures need to act as green role models, to assure consumers they can and should take action.
*
Strengthening of standards: Product labels and indicators about climate change must be clear, comprehensive and independently verified if consumers are to trust the claims being made by businesses.
*
Reducing unhelpful choice: Choice reduction policies should be developed for all high impact consumer products and services where viable alternatives exist.
* Establishing individual rights and responsibilities: Widespread agreement on what constitutes a sustainable lifestyle must be legislated for by 2015. Personal carbon allowances must be considered as a key policy tool for achieving this.
Bookmark
Bookmark and revisit www.consumersinternational.org/climate to get more detailed information shortly.
Related material
* ‘Greenwash on climate change is alive and well’ - new study reveals widespread consumer mistrust- press release 18 June 2007
* Consumers want tougher action on products that cause climate change - press release: 20 April 2007
* Interim findings
* Industry as a partner for sustainable development: Supply chain management in a globalising world (Presentation by Richard Lloyd: UN Headquarters, 7 May 2007)
Tuesday, 27 February 2007
Is compressed air powered cars a solution? YES Tata the biggest industrial group in India is going to build it!
India's Tata Motors and France's MDI sign agreement to build compressed air-powered cars
Posted Feb 8th 2007 11:01AM by Sebastian Blanco
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, Natural Gas
India's largest automaker, Tata Motors, announced this week it will partner up with MDI of France, a technology invention company, to develop engines powered by compressed air. Tata says the agreement "envisages Tata's supporting further development and refinement of the technology, and its application and licensing for India." MDI is the company behind The Air Car.
The way the Air Car's CAT (compressed air technology) works is that an "innovative system" - MDI isn't releasing true technical details because of corporate secrecy - controls the movement of four two-stage pistons (giving eight compression/expansion chambers) and a single crankshaft. A 5kW electric moto-alternator compresses air, recharges the battery, serves as an electric moderator/brake and as a temporary power supply (e.g. for parking).
That sounds positive, but reader Fabio Alemagna says the key problem for MDI's technology is the fundamental problem that the "fuel" conducts freeze thanks to the subzero temperature of the compressed air.
Tata is also working on engines powered by Hithane, a mix of hydrogen and compressed natural gas. For its part, MDI is not limiting itself to India or Tata. MDI president Guy Negre said his company was happy to work with Tata but, "We are continuing the development with our own business concept of licensing car manufacturers in other parts of the world where the production is located close to the markets."
Related:
India mixing hydrogen and compressed natural gas
Tata Considering Entry into China
Old video of air-powered car making the rounds at YouTube
Posted Feb 8th 2007 11:01AM by Sebastian Blanco
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, Natural Gas
India's largest automaker, Tata Motors, announced this week it will partner up with MDI of France, a technology invention company, to develop engines powered by compressed air. Tata says the agreement "envisages Tata's supporting further development and refinement of the technology, and its application and licensing for India." MDI is the company behind The Air Car.
The way the Air Car's CAT (compressed air technology) works is that an "innovative system" - MDI isn't releasing true technical details because of corporate secrecy - controls the movement of four two-stage pistons (giving eight compression/expansion chambers) and a single crankshaft. A 5kW electric moto-alternator compresses air, recharges the battery, serves as an electric moderator/brake and as a temporary power supply (e.g. for parking).
That sounds positive, but reader Fabio Alemagna says the key problem for MDI's technology is the fundamental problem that the "fuel" conducts freeze thanks to the subzero temperature of the compressed air.
Tata is also working on engines powered by Hithane, a mix of hydrogen and compressed natural gas. For its part, MDI is not limiting itself to India or Tata. MDI president Guy Negre said his company was happy to work with Tata but, "We are continuing the development with our own business concept of licensing car manufacturers in other parts of the world where the production is located close to the markets."
Related:
India mixing hydrogen and compressed natural gas
Tata Considering Entry into China
Old video of air-powered car making the rounds at YouTube
Saturday, 20 January 2007
Supermarket giant to introduce Carbon emission labels
"This is a real and key first step to reduce the consummer co2 budget and make it concrete" said Jean-Luc Roux
You've checked the price and calorie count, now here's the carbon cost
· Supermarket giant to introduce emission labels
· Tesco promises 'green consumption revolution'
Julia Finch and John Vidal
Friday January 19, 2007
The Guardian
Supermarket chain Tesco pledged last night to revolutionise its business to become "a leader in helping to create a low-carbon economy" with a raft of new measures to help combat climate change.
In the most significant step announced yesterday, the UK's biggest retailer, which produces 2m tonnes of carbon a year in the UK, said it would put new labels on every one of the 70,000 products it sells so that shoppers can compare carbon costs in the same way they can compare salt content and calorie counts.
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The company also pledged to cut the emissions produced by its stores and distribution centres by 50% by 2020 and slash by 50% within five years the amount of CO2 used in its distribution network to deliver each case of goods.
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