Clover Copenhagen Diary

It is easy to be despondent about the lack of binding targets in Copenhagen, but the consensus of the people remains strong and steadfast.
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Copenhagen talks have come and gone but global warming continues.

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An extremely disappointing result from world leaders in Copenhagen. But cities around the world are united. (more…)

Earth Hour is a powerful event because it is a people’s movement. (more…)

People around the globe spoke as one on climate change last night.

Messages gathered by WWF and Earth Hour from many millions of citizens, young and old and from all walks of life, were part of a giant countdown in Copenhagen’s City Hall Square.

Examples were beamed onto a giant globe in the Square, and also transmitted to the national delegation leaders taking part in COP15.

It was a wonderful spectacle, made more dramatic by a turning off of the City lights.

The collective message, from those looking on and those who contributed from across the world, was simple: Take firm and decisive action – Seal a Deal!

The Summit of Mayors in Copenhagen gave the thumbs up to a new high-tech electrical bicycle wheel that when in motion can monitor the bike’s speed, direction and distance travelled, as well as collect data on air pollution and even the proximity of the rider’s friends.

The wheel has an oversized hub that stores energy every time the rider brakes, and then gives that power back to provide a boost when he/she is going uphill or needs a burst of speed in traffic.

Mass production of the hybrid bike is expected within a year. Looking forward to seeing them hit the streets of Sydney.

Jan Gehl shows Monica Barone, CEO  of the City of Sydney and myself around the open streets of Copenhagen. Loved the wonderful public plazas and seeing his visions in action.

The Climate Summit of Mayors has provided an opportunity to share with the world what Sydney is doing through its Sustainable Sydney 2030 program.

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Photo c/o WWF Australia

Messages from Australians will feature at a finale event in Copenhagen on Wednesday night. (more…)

Cities around the world want to make a difference in combating climate change. (more…)