New research shows impact of traffic pollution on increased cases of asthma amongst children

Natasha Hinde writes on the Huffington Post website about a new study that shows the serious impact on the health of children because of emissions from road transport. Traffic Pollution Linked To 1 In 5 New Asthma Cases Among Kids In The UK One in five new childhood asthma cases in the UK could … Continue reading New research shows impact of traffic pollution on increased cases of asthma amongst children →

Latest on Germany’s energy transition

Germany could fall 10 points short of a deadline to cut emissions by 40% from 1990 levels. Austin Davis and Jens Thurau write on the Deutsche Welle website about latest developments. Lofty goals of German 'climate cabinet' met with scepticism Germany's "climate cabinet" convenes as protests grow, fines for noncompliance loom and political impasses … Continue reading Latest on Germany’s energy transition →

The impact of energy performance certificates

What is your experience with EPCs? Ten years after their introduction DECs and EPCs provide a fascinating snapshot of the state of the UK’s building stock even if compliance is still far from perfect. Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, explains in an article in the April 2019 issue of Energy in … Continue reading The impact of energy performance certificates →

Problems continue to plague the rollout of smart meters in the UK

One day we may read a good story about the rollout of smart meters. Citizens Advice still believe they will bring benefits to consumers but so far they haven’t happened. Felicity Hannah explains in an article on the Independent website. What are your views? What is happening in your country? We're all missing out … Continue reading Problems continue to plague the rollout of smart meters in the UK →

Over two-fifths of Brits said they would pay more for an energy efficient home

Research in the UK shows that buyers aged 25 to 34 appear happy to sacrifice a garage, garden and larger property to own their first home - but environmental concerns seem just as important as schools and local amenities. Property expert Phil Spencer explains in an article on the Time & Star website. Forget the … Continue reading Over two-fifths of Brits said they would pay more for an energy efficient home →

The environmental cost of streaming music

You have probably never thought of your carbon footprint when listening to music. Matt Brennan, Reader in Popular Music at the University of Glasgow and Kyle Devine, Associate Professor in Musicology at the University of Oslo analyse the carbon footprint of music streaming compared to “traditional” records and CDs in an article on The Conversation … Continue reading The environmental cost of streaming music →

There is an extraordinary opportunity for the IEA to step up its leadership in the low-carbon energy transition

EiD was pleased to read the letter signed by investors/scientists and sent to Dr. Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Prior to this letter, in 2018 EiD published a post which compares the energy demand in the 2018 Efficient World Scenario included in the IEA’s flagship energy efficiency publication entitled … Continue reading There is an extraordinary opportunity for the IEA to step up its leadership in the low-carbon energy transition →

Tracing our fossil fuel use

Simon Pirani, Senior Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Oxford explains how difficult it is to trace our use of fossil fuels in an article on The Conversation website. What do you think? Why it's so hard to trace the patterns of unsustainable fossil fuel use Our future depends on a transition away … Continue reading Tracing our fossil fuel use →

Is innovative new “transparent wood” eco-friendly?

Scientists have developed a new material that could replace plastic or glass in construction of energy-efficient homes. Nicola Davis explains in an article in The Guardian. What are your views? Scientists invent 'transparent wood' in search for eco-friendly building material In an era of glass and steel construction, wood may seem old-school. But now … Continue reading Is innovative new “transparent wood” eco-friendly? →

Concerns about rate of global warming in Canada

Canada is, on average, experiencing warming at twice the rate of the rest of the world, with Northern Canada heating up at almost three times the global average. A recent news item from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation explains recent developments. Canada warming at twice the global rate, leaked report finds Canada is, on average, … Continue reading Concerns about rate of global warming in Canada →