In an article on The Conversation website, Charlotte A. Kukowski, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Climate Change Mitigation, University of Cambridge and Kimberly Nicholas, Associate Professor of Sustainability Science, Lund University discuss how the highest-impact climate actions often come not from personal consumption choices alone, but from influencing the institutions, networks and systems in which we … Continue reading Systems are made of people: rethinking climate action
Cooling cities means tackling traffic as well as buildings
In an article on The Conversation website, Zhonghua Zheng Assistant Professor in Data Science and Environmental Analytics, University of Manchester discusses how traffic is not just a source of pollution and emissions—it is also a significant contributor to urban heat, and reducing vehicle traffic can help cities adapt to climate change. How traffic makes … Continue reading Cooling cities means tackling traffic as well as buildings
Lower bills, more renewables: Victoria’s energy transition pays off
Victoria Australia's energy regulator has confirmed that electricity prices will fall across all five distribution zones in 2026–27, reducing annual bills for households and small businesses, driven by lower wholesale electricity costs, declining environmental compliance costs, and growing contributions from renewable energy. The decision adds to evidence that investments in renewables, energy efficiency programmes and … Continue reading Lower bills, more renewables: Victoria’s energy transition pays off
In Barcelona, the reign of banana trees is coming to an end
The City Council confirms that it will halve the banana tree population over the next decade to combat allergies and improve urban biodiversity. David León Himelfarb discusses latest developments in an article on the Barcelona Secreta website. Farewell to Barcelona’s banana trees: the city will remove 24,000 trees over the next decade to combat … Continue reading In Barcelona, the reign of banana trees is coming to an end
“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”
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
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