Emily Atkin writes on the Heated website about a new report that traces the financial connections behind conservative media’s latest attack on climate science. Who’s telling you climate change is no big deal? Is climate change actually a big deal anymore? Or is everything, like, totally chill now? Earlier this spring, the answer across … Continue reading How climate progress became ammunition for climate misinformation
Germany debates weakening energy efficiency requirements as data centres take centre stage
In an article on the energate messenger website, Kirsten Jöhlinger captures the tension between Germany’s obligation to implement the EU Energy Efficiency Directive and its proposed relaxation of existing national requirements, while highlighting the growing importance of data centres in the debate. New energy efficiency targets divide experts Germany continues to lag behind in … Continue reading Germany debates weakening energy efficiency requirements as data centres take centre stage
The hidden costs of Russia’s nuclear ambitions
In an article on the Aljazeera website, Arshak Makichyan discusses Moscow faces a huge decommissioning bill at home even as it expands its nuclear industry abroad. Russia’s nuclear plants are ageing. Who will pay to dismantle them? The world often discusses the nuclear threat posed by Russia, but far less attention is paid to … Continue reading The hidden costs of Russia’s nuclear ambitions
Britain’s record-breaking summer raises climate concerns, but will it change behaviour?
In an article on The Conversation website, Lorraine Whitmarsh, Professor of Environmental Psychology, University of Bath and Bella Zanin, Knowledge Exchange Associate, Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations, University of Bath, discuss how growing concern about climate change does not necessarily translate into changes in behaviour. Did the hot summer make more people … Continue reading Britain’s record-breaking summer raises climate concerns, but will it change behaviour?
Emerging economies are leapfrogging the fossil fuel age
Kira Schacht writes on the Deutsche Welle website about emerging economies leapfrogging technologies. Emerging economies may be able to achieve economic development without following the fossil-fuel-intensive path taken by Europe and North America. Increasingly affordable solar power, batteries and electric technologies are allowing countries to leapfrog older energy systems. The solar boom is rapidly … Continue reading Emerging economies are leapfrogging the fossil fuel age
Important launch of 10 targeted solutions that can support tackling the ongoing housing crisis
The EU-funded project HouseInc that uses innovative methodologies and approaches to analyse the interlinked dimensions of housing inequalities in four European countries has come up with 10 targeted solultions to help address the ongoing housing crisis. Sustainable, inclusive and affordable – researchers provide actionable solutions for housing Housing insecurity, energy poverty, and social exclusion … Continue reading Important launch of 10 targeted solutions that can support tackling the ongoing housing crisis
America’s fuel efficiency retreat comes at a cost
In an article on the Deutsche Welle website Stuart Braun discusses the difference between the price of buying a car and the cost of owning and running it. The US administration argues that weakening fuel-efficiency standards will make new cars cheaper. Yet, weakened US fuel-efficiency rules and promises of cheaper cars could yet see drivers … Continue reading America’s fuel efficiency retreat comes at a cost
Europe’s electrification and industrial competitiveness
At the invitation of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU, Bruegel Deputy Director Simone Tagliapietra spoke at the informal meeting of energy ministers in Dublin on Europe’s electrification and industrial competitiveness. On 29 September, he joined Céline Gauer, Director-General of DG ENER, and Greg Jackson, founder and CEO of Octopus Energy, for … Continue reading Europe’s electrification and industrial competitiveness
Energy-importing countries scaling clean energy three times faster than exporters
Energy-importing countries are scaling clean energy three times faster than exporters, as governments seek to reduce reliance on imported oil and gas by expanding domestically produced power, according to the tenth edition of DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook. The disruption to energy supply through the Strait of Hormuz is reinforcing governments’ determination to reduce dependence on imported … Continue reading Energy-importing countries scaling clean energy three times faster than exporters
Climate action is about more than climate
Marta Pacheco writes on the Euronews website that energy security is becoming as important a justification for the clean energy transition as climate change itself. EU ministers are set to confirm their commitment to the green transition despite soaring energy prices and supply concerns, according to a draft COP31 position seen by Euronews. EU … Continue reading Climate action is about more than climate
