Regulators warned in US of the financial risks of climate change

A letter signed by executives from pension plans and other major investors warned the Federal Reserve and other agencies of the financial risks of climate change. Financial regulators should act to avoid economic disaster, according to a letter from pension funds and other investors representing almost $1 trillion in assets. Christopher Flavelle explains in an … Continue reading Regulators warned in US of the financial risks of climate change →

Five major renewable energy associations say a world powered 100% by renewables will only be achieved by greater technological integration

The world’s leading renewable associations have issued a joint statement setting out policy priorities for a green recovery involving accelerated clean energy deployment. It is explained in a news item on the ESI Africa website. International Renewable Energy Alliance pushing for green recovery Under the banner of the International Renewable Energy Alliance (REN Alliance), … Continue reading Five major renewable energy associations say a world powered 100% by renewables will only be achieved by greater technological integration →

Three policy trends in China align the corporate renewable energy demand with the goals and incentives of key stakeholders

Cihang Yuan and Daniel Riley of WWF's International Corporate Climate Partnerships write on the Utility Dive website discuss three major policy trends have emerged and show strong potential to enable new market mechanisms that can unlock the pent-up demand of corporate renewable energy buyers. 3 major policy trends to watch for in China's renewable … Continue reading Three policy trends in China align the corporate renewable energy demand with the goals and incentives of key stakeholders →

British company uses Artificial Intelligence to predict when electricity demand will emerge and collects the power in gigantic batteries, ready to unleash

Simon English writes on the London Evening Standard website about a London-based company that is using AI to improve what it calls the “balancing mechanism” – the way the renewable power can move reliably though the grid. How AI could lead the green energy drive DOES a London tech firm hold the answer to … Continue reading British company uses Artificial Intelligence to predict when electricity demand will emerge and collects the power in gigantic batteries, ready to unleash →

Construction work has begun on what will become the world’s longest electricity interconnector, which will allow clean energy to travel between the UK and Denmark

Harry Cockburn writes on The Independent website about the construction of a major new electricity interconnector between Britain and Denmark. The interconnector is planned to be in service in 2023. Construction begins on world’s longest electricity cable to share clean power between UK and Denmark Construction work has begun on what will become the … Continue reading Construction work has begun on what will become the world’s longest electricity interconnector, which will allow clean energy to travel between the UK and Denmark →

Two main methodologies for assessing the energy performance of new homes find much in common

It seems that a long-running dispute between the Passivhaus community and other green homes experts here has been resolved through a detailed piece of technical research which has compared the two main methodologies for assessing the energy performance of new homes. It would appear that the two sides are not as far apart as they … Continue reading Two main methodologies for assessing the energy performance of new homes find much in common →

“It is therefore certainly possible socially and psychologically for humans to live without growth. But it is certainly impossible politically and economically for humans to choose that option proactively now.”

Dennis Meadows, the American scientist and Emeritus Professor of Systems Management, and former director of the Institute for Policy and Social Science Research at the University of New Hampshire, known as a coauthor of The Limits to Growth, writes a timely article on the Club of Rome website about a world where the globe’s population, … Continue reading “It is therefore certainly possible socially and psychologically for humans to live without growth. But it is certainly impossible politically and economically for humans to choose that option proactively now.” →

A new report identifies four specific reasons why banks should support the just transition to a low carbon economy

Tomaso Ferrando, Research Professor at the University of Antwerp and Daniel Tischer, Lecturer in Management at the University of Bristol write on The Conversation website about a new report from the Grantham Research Institute at the London School of Economics that private British banks should have a central role in financing climate action. They argue … Continue reading A new report identifies four specific reasons why banks should support the just transition to a low carbon economy →

Arguing for “intelligent rehabilitation” of existing buildings

Our homes and old towns will be uninhabitable by 2050, warn the architects Sébastien Clément and Emmanuel Mille, and the philosopher Thierry Paquot, who argue for an "intelligent rehabilitation" of existing buildings in an article on Le Monde website. For a heritage policy consistent with the climate emergency June 2020 was the warmest month … Continue reading Arguing for “intelligent rehabilitation” of existing buildings →

European Commission has launched the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance with industry leaders, civil society, national and regional ministers and the EIB

It has taken a long time for a major push to promote hydrogen but the EU came out with its new hydrogen strategy this week. The priority is to produce hydrogen from renewables and hopefully only renewables if it is to be truly sustainable. The renews.biz website provides a news item on developments this week. … Continue reading European Commission has launched the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance with industry leaders, civil society, national and regional ministers and the EIB →