Latest update on climate adaptation finance

The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the October update on global developments in climate adaptation finance. Climate Adaptation Finance Update: Barriers to Provision Identified During the month of October, projects funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) kicked off in the Pacific and Africa. Other adaptation finance … Continue reading Latest update on climate adaptation finance →

Canada’s public discourse on energy poverty is just beginning

In Europe discussing energy poverty has gained considerable attention for many years, even if we are not always convinced by the solutions. Maryam Rezaei, a PhD student at the University of British Columbia, writes an excellent article on The Conversation website about the situation in Canada. It would be good to get your views because … Continue reading Canada’s public discourse on energy poverty is just beginning →

How climate change and terrorism are connected

With the rise of terrorism in many parts of the world, some researchers are looking at the link between terrorism and climate change. Klaus Esterluss discusses this link in an article on the Deutsche Welle website, focusing on the so-called Islamic State and the Nigerian terror group Boko Haram. Taking terror out of climate … Continue reading How climate change and terrorism are connected →

Successful fundraising campaign to invest in electric scooter startup

A Netherlands-based startup is attracting investors as it looks to produce an electric scooter capable of sending texts, assuming that is what we want to do on a scooter. Shafi Musaddique explains in an article from The Independent. Electric scooter startup Bolt Mobility secures €3m funding Dutch electric scooter startup, Bolt Mobility, has secured … Continue reading Successful fundraising campaign to invest in electric scooter startup →

Public health impact from climate change

While we are reading more and more about the impacts from climate change, Paul Gallagher provides a good article on the inews website about a new report. Hopefully one day soon our policies will be revised to properly reflect these concerns. Climate change 'irreversibly' damaging public health Climate change is already damaging public health … Continue reading Public health impact from climate change →

New report on building energy efficiency renovations

The International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC) has been active promoting energy efficiency since its founding in 2009. Its membership now includes 17 of the Group of 20 (G20) economies, which represent over 80% of global energy use and over 80% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions IPEEC’s Buildings Energy Efficiency Task Group (BEET) … Continue reading New report on building energy efficiency renovations →

US regulatory “reform” could hurt more than help

Everyone is watching the steps taken by the Trump administration to form its regulatory framework for energy. Lauren Urbanek writes an important article on the Natural Resources Defense Council website about the possible impact of revising the current regulatory framework. Standards Save Trillions. Why Mess With a Good Thing, DOE? The Department of Energy … Continue reading US regulatory “reform” could hurt more than help →

One London borough offering array of sustainable energy grants to address climate concerns

The Camden Council news site reports about a new climate fund available to the local community. This is an encouraging initiative. Save energy and money with the new Camden Climate Fund A new fund to help with the costs of installing renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements to homes, businesses and community … Continue reading One London borough offering array of sustainable energy grants to address climate concerns →

Farmers in Ireland worried about fines if EU renewable energy targets missed

The Irish Farmers’ Association has been reviewing the impact of missing targets for renewable energy. Niall Claffey explains in an article on the AgriLand website. '€600 million/year' fine if Ireland misses 2020 renewable energy targets “We are potentially looking at a €600 million/year fine for missing the 2020 targets – where’s the urgency?” This … Continue reading Farmers in Ireland worried about fines if EU renewable energy targets missed →

Thousands of UK drivers are illegally driving modified diesel cars

Diesel vehicles have come under attack in recent years because of the on-going pollution problems and scandals over emissions testing. Will Calvert writes in The Telegraph about how many British drivers have had their diesel vehicles modified to remove exhaust filters. Is this also happening in other countries? Diesel drivers face costly repair bill because … Continue reading Thousands of UK drivers are illegally driving modified diesel cars →