In monitoring job creation during the low carbon energy transition, it is encouraging to see how jobs in energy efficiency have increased significantly in the US. Lara Ettenson, Director, Energy Efficiency Initiative of the Climate & Clean Energy Program at the Natural Resources Defense Council analyses the job scene in a recent blog on the … Continue reading Energy efficiency accounted for half of America’s energy industry’s overall net new jobs in 2018
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Not only can renewable energy lower carbon emissions but it can potentially eliminate one of the primary causes of conflict between nations
Wars have been fought over oil and the recent attack on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia could lead to more conflict. Steve Hanley argues on the Clean Technica website that the transition to an economy based on renewable energy could lower those concerns. While it is not stated, one imagines that renewable energy deployment needs … Continue reading Not only can renewable energy lower carbon emissions but it can potentially eliminate one of the primary causes of conflict between nations
New website in London let’s homebuyers see level of air pollution that could affect purchase price
The Central Office of Public Interest (COPI), the not-for-profit campaign behind the website, believes that property prices could plummet in the most polluted areas of London when buyers become aware of the problem. Ben Webster explains in an article in The Times. Pollution hotspots website could drive down London house prices The Clean Air … Continue reading New website in London let’s homebuyers see level of air pollution that could affect purchase price
Brexit fallout: When Britain leaves the European emissions trading scheme, the proposed new tax could make a mockery to the country’s claim to be a world leader against climate change
Andrew Warren, in his September column to Energy in Buildings & Industry, discusses the planned new tax to replace Britain being in the European emissions trading scheme. Why this new tax could increase emissions All UK companies are almost certain shortly to cease participating in the European emissions trading scheme (EU:ETS). Should no formal … Continue reading Brexit fallout: When Britain leaves the European emissions trading scheme, the proposed new tax could make a mockery to the country’s claim to be a world leader against climate change
Canberrans are being asked to do more of the heavy lifting in combatting climate change
I’m advised by my friends from Canberra that the city is hooked on the car culture and a fairly unsustainable lifestyle. It is going to be a challenge for the needed change. Tom Lowrey writes on the ABC News website about the plans that are being considered. What is your city doing to combat climate … Continue reading Canberrans are being asked to do more of the heavy lifting in combatting climate change
Latest update on climate finance for adaptation
The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the recent update on climate finance for adaptation compiled by Leila Mead. Adaptation Finance Update: GCF Board Approves USD 267 Million in Projects, World Bank Supports Climate Resilience of Maritime Operations in SIDS Millions of dollars are being poured into adaptation … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance for adaptation
One of Italy’s most valuable luxury brands showing that the fashion industry is taking climate crisis seriously
It is good to see segments of the corporate world showing leadership in addressing climate and energy concerns. The fashion industry has gained much attention in its unsustainable practices. Scarlett Conlon writes in The Guardian about the plans that Gucci has to address those concerns. Gucci goes carbon neutral in attempt to tackle climate … Continue reading One of Italy’s most valuable luxury brands showing that the fashion industry is taking climate crisis seriously
The Philippines should start viewing energy efficiency as a new infrastructure asset class
The Philippines has a challenge to achieve its energy and climate goals. It is estimated that $243 billion in energy efficiency capital needs to be mobilised in order to harvest 45,900 megawatts from the demand-side of the Philippine energy market in the next 21 years. Victor V. Saulon writes on the Business World website that … Continue reading The Philippines should start viewing energy efficiency as a new infrastructure asset class
Storing energy in a salt cavern
Umar Ali writes on the Power Technology website about using salt caverns in the US for energy storage. What are your views? How salt caverns could transform renewable energy storage for the US A new project called Advanced Clean Energy Storage has been launched in Utah by a consortium of partners including Mitsubishi Hitachi … Continue reading Storing energy in a salt cavern
Stricter building energy codes are some of the biggest success stories for many US cities
While there may be some backpedalling by the US federal government these days, there is much going on in the states and cities. David Ribeiro, Senior Research Manager at the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy writes on their website about latest developments in adopting stricter building energy codes in many US cities. US … Continue reading Stricter building energy codes are some of the biggest success stories for many US cities
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