Reducing pollution, in line with the EU Zero Pollution action plan, could improve mental health across Europe, according to an EEA briefing published recently. The publication covers the links between air pollution, noise and chemical pollution to mental health issues, as well as opportunities for action – including the positive effects of nature-based solutions on … Continue reading New EEA publication covering the links between air pollution, noise and chemical pollution to mental health issue
Farmers in America win lawsuit to restore USDA climate data
Frida Garza writes on the Grist website about the controversy over sharing climate data. Shortly after President Donald Trump took office last January, employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture were reportedly instructed to flag and delete any webpages that mentioned climate change. Farmers won their legal case. But this story does reflect the problems … Continue reading Farmers in America win lawsuit to restore USDA climate data
Why the circular economy is stalling — and six ways to fix it
In an article on The Conversation website, Arne De Keyser, Professor of Marketing, EDHEC Business School and Katrien Verleye, Associate Professor of Service Innovation, Ghent University discuss how to boost circular economy engagement. What are your views? The circular economy may not be taking off: Here are six ways stakeholders can make it happen … Continue reading Why the circular economy is stalling — and six ways to fix it
Carlsberg Group’s 2025 Annual Report highlights its continued push to decarbonise energy use across its brewing operations and supply chain
James Darley reports on the Energy Digital website that brewing company Carlsberg Group has released its 2025 Annual Report, including its sustainability and ESG data focused on its climate and packaging targets. Carlsberg's Annual Report: What are the Energy Headlines? Carlsberg Group’s 2025 Annual Report highlights its continued push to decarbonise energy use across … Continue reading Carlsberg Group’s 2025 Annual Report highlights its continued push to decarbonise energy use across its brewing operations and supply chain
The traditional role of buildings as energy consumers is changing amid rising supply disruptions, surging demand, and more volatile pricing
Guy Grainger, Global Head, Sustainability Services, JLL writes on the World Economic Forum website about the important role that buildings can play in meeting our energy security concerns. How buildings can start solving energy security as power demands surge The traditional role of buildings as energy consumers is changing amid rising supply disruptions, surging … Continue reading The traditional role of buildings as energy consumers is changing amid rising supply disruptions, surging demand, and more volatile pricing
Decarbonising steel comes with hidden costs for communities
Steffan James, PhD Candidate, Sustainable Supply Chains, Cardiff University writes on The Conversation website about how the transformation of one steel plant has led to complex effects that ripple out over time at different scales. The unintended consequences of decarbonising steelworks For more than a century, Port Talbot in Wales has been dominated by … Continue reading Decarbonising steel comes with hidden costs for communities
Australia’s new car carbon market is already reshaping the auto industry
In an article on The Conversation website, Hussein Dia, Professor of Transport Technology and Sustainability, Swinburne University of Technology discusses how the new fuel efficiency scheme in Australia has created a new, tradeable carbon currency applying just to cars and light commercial vehicles in just seven months. How Australia’s new fuel efficiency scheme quietly … Continue reading Australia’s new car carbon market is already reshaping the auto industry
New EEA briefings on the EU’s second ‘cap and trade’ emissions trading system (ETS2)
The introduction of the EU’s second ‘cap and trade’ emissions trading system (ETS2) for the road transport and buildings sectors will help spur Europe’s decarbonisation ambitions, accelerating the shift to cleaner fuels and technologies. Providing early financial support to vulnerable households and businesses, policy coherency, strong public backing, transparency and clear communication will be key to its success, according to two European Environment Agency (EEA) briefings published … Continue reading New EEA briefings on the EU’s second ‘cap and trade’ emissions trading system (ETS2)
European Commission proposes Industrial Accelerator Act to strengthen industry and create jobs in Europe
On March 4th, the European Commission adopted a legislative proposal to increase demand for low-carbon, European-made technologies and products. The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) will boost manufacturing, grow businesses, and create jobs in the EU, while supporting industry's adoption of cleaner, future-ready technologies. In line with the recommendations of the Draghi report, the IAA introduces targeted and proportionate ‘Made in EU' and … Continue reading European Commission proposes Industrial Accelerator Act to strengthen industry and create jobs in Europe
Energy in Demand News, March 1-2, 2026
The New York Times reports that a North Dakota judge has approved a $345 million verdict against Greenpeace in a suit over its protests against a pipeline. “Greenpeace has said the verdict could bankrupt it. The lawsuit was over the group’s role in protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. . . . The verdict was … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 1-2, 2026
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