Lawrence Webb writes on the Energy Portal website about the critical role advanced insulation materials are playing in enhancing energy efficiency in buildings. What are your views? Exploring Advanced Insulation Materials for Enhanced Energy Efficiency in Buildings Advanced insulation materials are playing a critical role in enhancing energy efficiency in buildings, thereby reducing energy … Continue reading Advanced insulation materials for energy efficiency
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The UN didn’t get all the money it wanted for its climate programmes, leaving it reliant on the whims of wealthy donor nations
Joe Lo writes on the Climate Home News website about the budget concerns for funding the UNFCCC. UN’s climate work at risk, after EU limits budget increase The European Union has ignored the warnings of the UN’s climate change body (UNFCCC) and stopped governments from giving it as much money as it says it … Continue reading The UN didn’t get all the money it wanted for its climate programmes, leaving it reliant on the whims of wealthy donor nations
Important role for industrial automation in addressing climate change
An article on the economist impact website highlights the importance of industrial automation in achieving net zero emissions. The article refers to the recent IEA Global Conference on Energy Efficiency held in Versailles. Industrial automation is the key to addressing the energy and climate crises Industry is responsible for 32% of the world's CO2 … Continue reading Important role for industrial automation in addressing climate change
So…can Sustainable Development be measured?
Patrick Faubert, Claude Villeneuve and David Tremblay, all from the Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC) write on The Conversation website raise many questions about measuring sustainable development. For example, how do you measure what does not yet exist? How can we do this in an objective and systemic way? And how do we avoid … Continue reading So…can Sustainable Development be measured?
The challenges of financing the climate crisis that the upcoming Paris summit is trying to address
Foreign debt cripples countries vulnerable to extreme weather events, hindering climate change resilience. Reforming financial systems could help them combat climate change. Tim Schauenberg, in an article on the Deutsche Welle website, looks into many of the issues that need to be addressed at the upcoming Paris summit. Climate crisis and debt trap: Paris … Continue reading The challenges of financing the climate crisis that the upcoming Paris summit is trying to address
New EEA provisional data published on CO2 emissions for new cars and vans
Average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of new cars and vans in Europe dropped in 2022 for the third year in a row, according to provisional data published this week by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Almost one out of four new cars registered in Europe in 2022 was electric. Average emissions from new cars … Continue reading New EEA provisional data published on CO2 emissions for new cars and vans
New EEA briefings on developments in the circular economy in Europe
Unsustainable consumption in Europe and beyond is one of the main drivers of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. According to two European Environment Agency (EEA) briefings, published this week, efficiency gains in production have reduced some environmental impacts but alone they are unlikely to bring Europe’s consumption to a sustainable level. Deeper transformation of … Continue reading New EEA briefings on developments in the circular economy in Europe
Amsterdam and the circular economy
Suzanne Bearne writes on the BBC News website about some of the effort being made to be a circular economy. Is this happening in your city or region? Can Amsterdam make the circular economy work? At United Repair Centre (URC), located next to the popular indoor food market Foodhallen in Amsterdam, Bakri Zaitoun is … Continue reading Amsterdam and the circular economy
Landmark youth climate trial begins in Montana
The plaintiffs, aged 5 to 22, accuse Montana of violating the constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment through fossil fuel-friendly policies. The country’s first youth climate trial is expected to set an important legal precedent. Martina Igini discusses the trial in an article on the Earth.org website. First US Youth Climate Trial … Continue reading Landmark youth climate trial begins in Montana
Harnessing AI for Enhanced Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing Operations
Terence West writes on the EnergyPortal website about the use of artificial intelligence now starting to revolutionise manufacturing. What is your experience? AI for Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making waves in various industries, from healthcare to finance, and now it is revolutionizing the manufacturing sector. As energy consumption and … Continue reading Harnessing AI for Enhanced Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing Operations
