Giles Parkinson writes on the Renew Economy website about the hype about small modular reactors and how renewable energy is much more the future solution than these small nuclear reactors. Okay, not everyone agrees obviously. Nuclear needs to build up to 8,000 SMRs just to catch up with wind and solar. By 2035, they … Continue reading “They (the tech bros) love nuclear, and they’re going to be very angry when they discover what everybody discovers, which is nuclear is kind of expensive and long and complicated”
Blog by Jane Marsh – thermostat replacement as a gateway efficiency upgrade: why small changes matter for home decarbonisation
The transition towards a low-carbon future is often associated with large-scale infrastructure projects, the adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. These measures are vital, but meaningful progress in decarbonisation also depends on smaller, practical changes made in homes and businesses every day. Why Small Efficiency Changes Matter Decarbonisation requires a combination of systemic … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – thermostat replacement as a gateway efficiency upgrade: why small changes matter for home decarbonisation
The public Has connected the dots: fossil fuels mean vulnerability
Mallika Singhal writes on the 350.org website that new surveys confirm that the public across 13 countries know fossil fuels lead to conflict, and renewable energy is key to stability and security. People are ready for the energy transition. Governments need to catch up. What happens when a geopolitical crisis strikes? When wars start … Continue reading The public Has connected the dots: fossil fuels mean vulnerability
Why scientists removed the worst climate scenario
In an article on The Conversation website, Andrew King, ARC Future Fellow and Associate Professor in Climate Science, ARC Centre of Excellence for 21st Century Weather, The University of Melbourne explains why climate scientists removed the most extreme emissions scenario, RCP8.5, not because climate change threats were exaggerated, but because the global expansion of clean … Continue reading Why scientists removed the worst climate scenario
World Urban Forum backs ‘Baku Call to Action’ on global housing
A landmark gathering of more than 57,000 participants – the largest in the history of the World Urban Forum – closed on May 22nd in Baku, Azerbaijan with an urgent call to rethink how the world houses its people, as a new roadmap urges governments, cities and communities to act collectively on a crisis affecting … Continue reading World Urban Forum backs ‘Baku Call to Action’ on global housing
Energy in Demand News, May 24-25, 2026
This current energy crisis with the blockade of shipping from the Strait of Hormuz is getting more and more serious every day. The Guardian reports that Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, warned on Thursday that oil markets will enter the “red zone” by July and August as stocks dwindle before the … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 24-25, 2026
The hidden legal barrier to ending fossil fuels
Susan Ann Samuel, Postdoctoral Researcher, International Climate Politics, University of Leeds and Gunjan Soni Assistant Professor at the School of Law, Mahindra University write on The Conversation website about the process known as the investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS). The article argues that international investment rules known as ISDS are becoming a major obstacle to phasing … Continue reading The hidden legal barrier to ending fossil fuels
New report from IRENA – Transitioning away from fossil fuels: A roadmap based on renewables, electrification and grid enhancement
This report from the International Renewable Energy Agency, IRENA, provides data and analysis to support the COP30 Presidency’s Roadmap for Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels (TAFF) initiative, offering a roadmap based on renewables, electrification, energy efficiency, grids and sustainable fuels. The global energy transition is entering a new phase shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, rising electricity … Continue reading New report from IRENA – Transitioning away from fossil fuels: A roadmap based on renewables, electrification and grid enhancement
New report shows that UK must take adaptation much more seriously
Mark Poynting, Climate researcher and Justin Rowlatt, Climate editor write on the BBC News website about the new report from the Climate Change Committee that Britain must think like a hot country. UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say The UK should introduce a maximum temperature for workplaces to protect people as … Continue reading New report shows that UK must take adaptation much more seriously
New study: most Americans underestimate how dangerous extreme heat is
The George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication has published a new article, “Experience-driven perceptions misalign with assessed heat risk in the United States,” in Nature Communications. An interactive map illustrates the findings. Key findings Most Americans underestimate their local heat risk: In the vast majority of U.S. counties, public concern about extreme heat is lower … Continue reading New study: most Americans underestimate how dangerous extreme heat is
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