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
Author: Rod Janssen
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Polluting emissions from old fridges, foam insulation and outdated air conditioning units are slowing the recovery of the ozone layer over Antarctica.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
The “cyclist-first” city of Utrecht is constructing the Netherlands’ first high-density, car-free residential district
A 24-hectare site, located between two canals in the middle of the city, is a business park but by 2024 it is hoped the area will enhance Utrecht’s reputation as a bicycling capital of Europe. Construction on the first homes is expected in 2022. Residents there must confirm once a year that they do not … Continue reading The “cyclist-first” city of Utrecht is constructing the Netherlands’ first high-density, car-free residential district
London street becomes “electric avenue” that has been fully converted to cater for on-street car charging and bans vehicles using fossil fuels
Graeme Paton writes on The Times website about the conversion of one street in the Maida Vale district of London. Petrol and diesel cars are now banned from a 350m stretch of road in Britain for the first time under the toughest measures yet introduced to combat air pollution. Clean air for all: Lampposts … Continue reading London street becomes “electric avenue” that has been fully converted to cater for on-street car charging and bans vehicles using fossil fuels
New report assesses the security implications of two future warming scenarios
Leila Mead writes on the SDG Knowledge Hub website of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) about a new report by the National Security, Military and Intelligence Panel of the Center for Climate and Security that assesses the security implications of two future warming scenarios. Report Warns of Climate Change Induced Global Security … Continue reading New report assesses the security implications of two future warming scenarios
European companies are leading the world in climate action
Encouragingly more than a third of the largest EU companies have targets to meet the aims of the Paris Agreement. Now to get the rest to do so. Madeleine Cuff explains in an article on the inews website. As we talk about the industrial sector, it is unfortunate that the corona virus crisis has forced … Continue reading European companies are leading the world in climate action
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