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Responding to today’s "Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability" report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) offers practical measures for tackling emissions. Paul Allen, Development Director at CAT said: “The challenges facing the world can no longer be considered in isolation. We must link climate change, energy security and global equity into a single issue with an integrated solution. “There are reactions to climate change, such as a global dash for gas, which increase energy insecurities. There are solutions to depleting oil reserves, such as a massive switch back to coal, which accelerate climate change, and using inappropriate global trading to try to solve global equity will exacerbate both climate change and energy security. “These kinds of measures – solving one challenge at the expense of another simply will not do. The key to success is to solve the three main challenges together.” In July, CAT will release an alternative energy strategy: zerocarbonbritain - a blueprint for Britain to secure its sustainable energy future. The strategy will call for the distribution of personal tradable carbon permits and presents a portfolio of technologies and policies that will support our rapid transition to a nation that is both energy secure and carbon neutral. Britain urgently needs thousands of skilled professionals if we are to meet this vital challenge. The Wales Institute for Sustainable Education (WISE) will incorporate the facilities of a university, teaching courses up to Masters level in renewable energy and architectural innovation. It will also provide a new kind of learning environment, with practical examples of low carbon technologies. Please contact the CAT media office to arrange interviews 01654 705957 / 07704 273067 / This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it User reviews There are no user reviews for this item. Add new review Powered by jReviews            |