Luke Elson, Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Reading, in an article on The Conversation website, gives us a philosophical perspective on climate inaction. What are your views? Why long‑term climate choices are hard to make – a philosopher explains A philosophical puzzle can help explain why some people and governments aren’t acting quickly enough … Continue reading A philosophical puzzle can help explain why some people and governments aren’t acting quickly enough to tackle climate change
Earth’s climate more unbalanced than ever but . . .
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, comments on the annual State of the Climate report which was quite grim. However, the author concludes with an important message: “by turning away from … Continue reading Earth’s climate more unbalanced than ever but . . .
Energy in Demand News, March 22-23, 2026
On March 11th, the IEA announced the release of 400 million barrels of oil to address disruptions in oil markets stemming from the war in the Middle East as EiD reported last week. The IEA followed up this week by publishing a report highlighting “options to ease oil price pressures on consumers”. When the IEA … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 22-23, 2026
The countries leading the world in clean electricity
According to a March 2026 report on energy infrastructure resilience around the world, the electrical grid in Iceland has the lowest carbon footprint. A new study by Energy World Mag, a platform dedicated to recording the energy consumption, identified countries with the most ecological power grids, while also evaluating whether their energy systems are structured to maintain this … Continue reading The countries leading the world in clean electricity
New report highlights the urgent need for health and climate action to be designed together and work in tandem
Mark Maslin, UCL Professor of Earth System Science and UNU Lead for Climate, Health and Security, UCL in the UK writes on The Conversation website about the need to tackle health and climate together. Four ways to tackle health and climate together – and lift millions of people out of poverty Our health is … Continue reading New report highlights the urgent need for health and climate action to be designed together and work in tandem
New report from UK’s Green Alliance: how to build a competitive, circular UK wind industry
The UK plans to double onshore wind capacity and triple offshore wind by 2030. But as new turbines go up, the first generation of wind farms is reaching the end of its life, with little policy in place to ensure their materials and components are kept in use. In this briefing, the Green Alliance set … Continue reading New report from UK’s Green Alliance: how to build a competitive, circular UK wind industry
Fix, don’t toss: How Europe’s right to repair Is changing consumer culture
Christian Schwägerl writes on the National Observer website about how Europe is taking a fresh approach to stopping the throwaway culture. The EU’s burgeoning repair movement is set to get a boost The grand halls of Berlin’s German Technology Museum are nearly deserted on a Sunday afternoon. The few visitors surveying the vintage cars, … Continue reading Fix, don’t toss: How Europe’s right to repair Is changing consumer culture
The connection between music and nature, and its vulnerability to climate change
In an article on The Conversation website, Jennifer Fuller, PhD Candidate in Music, University of Sheffield writes about an innovative approach to music. Google says: "Trash music" generally refers to either Trash Rock—an aggressive subgenre blending punk, metal, and rock—or, colloquially, music considered low-quality, intentionally kitschy, or "cringe pop" designed for viral attention. Well, this … Continue reading The connection between music and nature, and its vulnerability to climate change
Cities are quietly becoming raw‑material hubs
Martin Kuebler writes on the Deutsche Welle website that cities are quietly becoming raw‑material hubs as urban miners turn rubble into a carbon‑saving construction supply chain. Is this true where you live? The people remodelling homes with reclaimed ruins Picking through a crate of reclaimed floor tiles, Micheal Ghyoot pulls out a model with … Continue reading Cities are quietly becoming raw‑material hubs
New EEA briefing on climate-resilient agriculture
Climate-resilient agriculture can help maintain productivity and stabilise farm incomes—while safeguarding food security and the ecosystem in Europe. Strategic investment and stronger governance are needed to support farms’ transition, shows an EEA briefing published this week. Climate-resilient agriculture may benefit farmers’ incomes European agricultural production is under great pressure from climate change, soil degradation … Continue reading New EEA briefing on climate-resilient agriculture
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