In an article on the Deutsche Welle website, Josh Axelrod discusses how the world is set to breach the critical 1.5-degree temperature limit, with Donald Trump's US withdrawal from climate action worsening the outlook, according to a UN report. But there is a small silver lining. Rising emissions and temperatures: The cost of Trump's … Continue reading Beyond 1.5°C: why climate action matters more than ever
Less is more: rethinking fashion in an age of overconsumption
In an article on The Conversation website, Cathrine Jansson-Boyd, Professor of Consumer Psychology, Anglia Ruskin University, discusses how sustainable fashion is not simply about buying second-hand clothes, but about buying less, making better choices and getting more enjoyment from what we already own. It also challenges the assumption that enjoying fashion necessarily means consuming more. Five ways to enjoy fashion as a hobby without indulging … Continue reading Less is more: rethinking fashion in an age of overconsumption
New report from ACEEE on pathways for India’s cement industry to decarbonise
This report published by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) identifies pathways for India’s cement industry to decarbonise at a pace compatible with the national climate goal of net-zero emissions by 2070. India Cement Decarbonization Cement production is responsible for approximately 6–7% of India’s greenhouse gas emissions, and these are primarily from … Continue reading New report from ACEEE on pathways for India’s cement industry to decarbonise
New EU-funded project – Ruralise – focusing on European rural communities
Over the past decade, European rural communities have navigated severe demographic shifts and housing pressures that have triggered a rural housing affordability crisis which pushes local youth and vulnerable residents out of their homes. To support rural areas in revitalising their communities, the EU funded Ruralise project will make housing across Europe more affordable, accessible, … Continue reading New EU-funded project – Ruralise – focusing on European rural communities
Keeping cool without warming the planet
In an article on The Conversation website, Matt Rigby, Reader in Atmospheric Chemistry, University of Bristol and Lucy Carpenter, Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry, University of York, discuss how air conditioning helps us cope with rising temperatures but can also contribute to further global warming. Importantly, international agreements are helping to reduce the problem, although continued … Continue reading Keeping cool without warming the planet
North Sea oil: from public revenue to public liability?
Insulating Britain’s homes and investing in heat pumps would do more to cut the cost of living, create jobs and boost the UK’s economy than drilling for new oil, research from E3G suggests. New fields simply add to growing clean-up costs as revenues fall away. Beth Walker discusses the research on the E3G website. … Continue reading North Sea oil: from public revenue to public liability?
Morocco: the unexpected winner in the EU–China electric vehicle trade dispute
In an article on The Conversation website, Linda Calabrese, Senior Research Fellow in the International Economic Development Group, ODI Global and Jodie Keane, Senior Research Fellow, International Economic Development Group, ODI Global, discuss the unintended consequence of EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Measures intended to protect European carmakers may instead be helping Morocco emerge … Continue reading Morocco: the unexpected winner in the EU–China electric vehicle trade dispute
New EC publication on impact of EU-funded technologies
From heat pumps to electric furnaces and smarter energy use, a new European Commission publication by the Directorate-General for Energy showcases how EU-funded technologies accelerate the electrification and energy efficiency of the European industry. EU-funded technologies pave the way towards a cleaner and more competitive European industry Industry accounts for around a quarter of … Continue reading New EC publication on impact of EU-funded technologies
New EEA report on Europe strengthening industrial competitiveness
Europe can strengthen its industrial competitiveness while cutting climate and environmental pressures, but progress needs to accelerate. A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) finds that the transition of key industrial sectors offers opportunity and explores the policies, investments and enabling conditions needed to drive clean, circular and decarbonised production at scale, delivering … Continue reading New EEA report on Europe strengthening industrial competitiveness
Energy in Demand News, October 18-19, 2026
The International Institute for Sustainable Development’s Earth Negotiations Bulletin gives us bad news about the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). After a week of contentious deliberations and some displays of temper, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) suspended its 65th session Friday evening without an agreement on either a timeline for the remainder … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, October 18-19, 2026
