Author: Rod Janssen

The future of energy efficiency: how AI is driving sustainable energy solutions

An article on the Fagen Wasanni Technologies website discusses that the future of energy efficiency is being shaped by the rapid advances in artificial intelligence. Do you agree? Fagen Wasanni is a cutting-edge blog dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) and other trending technologies in the 21st century. Their mission is … Continue reading The future of energy efficiency: how AI is driving sustainable energy solutions →

Large majority of EU member states will hit 2030 solar targets ahead of schedule

New data from the SolarPower Europe lobby group shows that a large majority of EU member states will hit their 2030 solar targets ahead of schedule. Victor Jack discusses the results in an article on the Politico website.   EU blindsided by ‘spectacular’ solar rollout Explosive growth in solar power means most EU countries will … Continue reading Large majority of EU member states will hit 2030 solar targets ahead of schedule →

‘Gamechanger’: judge rules in favour of young activists in US climate trial

Sixteen young plaintiffs had alleged the Montana state government had violated their right to a healthy environment. Now they have won a rare victory against a US state government for promoting climate-killing fossil fuels. A tsunami of climate-related lawsuits are set to follow. Stuart Braun discusses the victory in an article on the Deutsche Welle … Continue reading ‘Gamechanger’: judge rules in favour of young activists in US climate trial →

One underappreciated impact of global heating: its influence on language

Derek Gladwin and Kedrick James of the University of British Columbia write on The Conversation about how language evolves and adapts to environmental pressures in a delicate balance with its surroundings, just like any other ecological system. What are your views?   How language can turn down the temperature of heated climate change discourse The … Continue reading One underappreciated impact of global heating: its influence on language →

The history of the electric vehicle has all the components of a great story

The Polestar automotive company published a history of the electric vehicle that you should enjoy.   The history of the EV: A Hero’s Journey The Hero’s Journey is a common narrative within film and literature, in which a protagonist sets out on an adventure that will forever change their lives. First outlined by American author, … Continue reading The history of the electric vehicle has all the components of a great story →

One year out from the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic and Paralympic games, the clean-up of the Seine shows there is public interest in clean, swimmable waterways for our health, wellbeing and pleasure

Gary Osmond from The University of Queensland and Rebecca Olive from RMIT University write on The Conversation website discuss the plans to use the River Seine for Olympic swimming and how important this initiative is for our environmental wellbeing.   Olympic swimming in the Seine highlights efforts to clean up city rivers worldwide One year … Continue reading One year out from the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic and Paralympic games, the clean-up of the Seine shows there is public interest in clean, swimmable waterways for our health, wellbeing and pleasure →

Dedicated training programmes are needed throughout Europe to meet European Green Deal objectives

To meet clean-energy targets, Europe needs to train up a whole new workforce. Charlie Cooper discusses the job challenges in an article on the Politico website. In another article, Croatia, alone, will need about 30,000 employees per year with secondary school qualifications and university degrees to achieve its 2030 energy efficiency goals in the buildings … Continue reading Dedicated training programmes are needed throughout Europe to meet European Green Deal objectives →

US agriculture learning to adapt to stay viable

US agriculturalists are turning to new technology, including “Fitbits for cows” and computer-controlled cooling pads for pigs, to keep their businesses viable. Nick Allen discusses latest developments in an article on the Telegraph website.   Farmers hope ‘Fitbits for cows’ will protect against climate change American farmers are banking on “Fitbits for cows,” computer-controlled cooling … Continue reading US agriculture learning to adapt to stay viable →

Alberta’s decision to pause approval of new renewable energy projects bewildering in a year when wildfires are at their record worst

Critics of the policy expressed concern that decision will weaken investor confidence in solar and wind energy in the region. The renewable energy industry wasn’t even consulted in advance. Leyland Cecco discusses the government’s decision in an article on the Guardian website. Well, for a bit of the other side of the argument., read this … Continue reading Alberta’s decision to pause approval of new renewable energy projects bewildering in a year when wildfires are at their record worst →