Daniel Boffey writes in The Guardian about another initiative in Utrecht (see another one in an EiD post last week). The plans are to really green the city with plants and mosses. There are even plans for a ‘vertical forest’ tower that will have 10,000 plants on its facade in bid to reinvigorate biodiversity. Are … Continue reading Utrecht: “no roofs unused” policy an attempt to reinvigorate biodiversity in the city and create a less stressful and happier environment
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In Southeast Asia, Indonesia scored poorly in terms of energy transition readiness
All countries need to review their policies to ensure they are on the right path for the low-carbon energy transition. Fadhila El Discha writes on the ASEAN Post website that Indonesia has much to do to reach the levels of readiness of their regional neighbours. Indonesia needs a better clean energy policy While ASEAN … Continue reading In Southeast Asia, Indonesia scored poorly in terms of energy transition readiness
Four ways companies can drive financial results and mitigate risk through energy efficiency
John Schinter, Executive Vice President of Client Solutions at Redaptive Inc., provides his views on how to encourage energy efficiency. What do you think of his four suggestions? Shifting The Paradigm Of Energy Efficiency Improving the bottom line is always top of mind for companies. The trouble is, costs are always going up, whether … Continue reading Four ways companies can drive financial results and mitigate risk through energy efficiency
Boosting access for SMEs to energy efficiency
David Paul writes on the Digit website about a new effort to be able to get SMEs to improve their energy efficiency. The plan is to develop a platform that will simplify the process of engaging with energy efficiency by automatically optimising a business’ total energy consumption and the energy performance of its premises specifically. … Continue reading Boosting access for SMEs to energy efficiency
The value of improved energy efficiency in decarbonising the power sector
Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, writes in the March issue of Energy in Buildings & Industry that the power sector has been decarbonising rapidly this century. But this is due more to energy efficiency than a switch to alternative supply sources It may be under-valued but efficiency provides a win-win … Continue reading The value of improved energy efficiency in decarbonising the power sector
The unsustainability of our houses getting larger
Katherine Ellsworth-Krebs, Senior Research Associate, Lancaster University has an important message in an article she wrote on The Conversation website: To reduce overall energy demand, we need to start looking much more closely at housing policy rather than improving technology in individual homes. This fits well with the work undertaken by the eceee and expressed … Continue reading The unsustainability of our houses getting larger
Canadian study suggests gasoline-powered vehicles are more polluting than previously thought
Research suggests cars and other gasoline-powered vehicles are responsible for a share of two highly toxic contaminants in downtown city air that's at least five times larger than previously thought. Bob Weber discusses the findings in an article on the National Newswatch website. Gas-powered vehicles contribute more to city pollution than thought: research Research … Continue reading Canadian study suggests gasoline-powered vehicles are more polluting than previously thought
Analysis of 35 leading investment banks shows financing of more than $2.66tn for fossil fuel industries since the Paris agreement
Patrick Greenfield and Kalyeena Makortoff write in The Guardian that recent analysis shows that the world’s largest investment banks are failing to respond to the climate crisis. Study: global banks 'failing miserably' on climate crisis by funneling trillions into fossil fuels The world’s largest investment banks have funnelled more than £2.2tn ($2.66tn) into fossil … Continue reading Analysis of 35 leading investment banks shows financing of more than $2.66tn for fossil fuel industries since the Paris agreement
Chemicals leaking from old equipment are delaying the recovery of the ozone layer, scientists say
Polluting emissions from old fridges, foam insulation and outdated air conditioning units are slowing the recovery of the ozone layer over Antarctica. Madeleine Cuff discusses latest developments in an article on the inews website. Emissions from old fridges and air conditioning units slowing recovery of ozone Polluting emissions from old fridges, foam insulation and … Continue reading Chemicals leaking from old equipment are delaying the recovery of the ozone layer, scientists say
London will need much more “green” office space by 2030 to meet sustainability pledges
Louisa Clarence-Smith writes on The Times website about recent analysis that shows the increasing need for green offices over the next decade. Is the same true in your country? Demand for green offices will soar to meet carbon targets London will need much more “green” office space by 2030 to meet sustainability pledges made … Continue reading London will need much more “green” office space by 2030 to meet sustainability pledges
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