India’s energy transition – renewable energy cost is the lowest in the Asia Pacific

A recent news item from Reuters refers to recent analysis from the consultancy Wood Mackenzie that India's renewable energy cost is the lowest in the Asia Pacific. India's renewable energy cost lowest in Asia Pacific - WoodMac India's renewable energy cost is the lowest in the Asia Pacific, consultancy Wood Mackenzie said on Monday. … Continue reading India’s energy transition – renewable energy cost is the lowest in the Asia Pacific →

Raising the image of electric vehicles

Jeff McMahon writes on the Forbes website about the importance of ensuring there is adequate infrastructure for charging EVs. It does cause a dilemma, however, about what comes first – the electric vehicle or the charging station? What has been your experience? The Electric-Vehicle Revolution Has A Visibility Problem Which comes first: the electric … Continue reading Raising the image of electric vehicles →

A prototype of a battery that could tap into the mix of salty seawater and freshwater at wastewater treatments plants

Stanford University scientists have tested a prototype of a battery that could tap into the mix of salty seawater and freshwater — known as “blue energy” — at wastewater treatments plants. Christopher Carbone explains in an article on the New York Post website. Scientists develop way to turn wastewater into affordable, renewable energy Researchers … Continue reading A prototype of a battery that could tap into the mix of salty seawater and freshwater at wastewater treatments plants →

Strong argument that health and well-being should be the driving force behind climate change policy

EiD last met the author, Louise Comeau, about 20 years ago. Then she was a major force in Canada promoting sustainability and addressing climate change concerns. It is good to see that she is as active as ever. In this article on the Policy Options website Louise argues that protecting public health should drive climate … Continue reading Strong argument that health and well-being should be the driving force behind climate change policy →

Help for industry setting goals to reduce their energy use

We are learning how the Internet of Things is providing support to help improve energy efficiency. Sam Cece writes on the Energy Manager Today website about how it is helping make improvements in the industrial sector. Have you seen the same? How the IIoT Helps Manufacturers Reach Energy Efficiency Targets A growing number of … Continue reading Help for industry setting goals to reduce their energy use →

One English football team’s efforts to address climate change

In Europe the football season has already started. When talking about football one seldom makes any link with climate change. However, as Colin Drury writes on The Independent website, one small English team has. Forest Green Rovers have an organic pitch, kits made from bamboo, solar panels on stand roof and even vegan half-time pies. … Continue reading One English football team’s efforts to address climate change →

The challenge to adapt our cities from rising temperatures

Having been in Paris when it hit 42 C was a bit of a shock. Dealing with dramatic heat levels is a necessity to avoid health and other concerns. Tim Schauenberg writes on the Deutsche Welle website about how we can keep them cool. What is your experience? Cities are heating up. How can we … Continue reading The challenge to adapt our cities from rising temperatures →

Experts calling for all-glass skyscrapers to be banned because they are too difficult and expensive to cool

Visiting many capitals in Africa, I was always struck by the new, modern glass office buildings and wondering what their energy performance could be. One can imagine. James Tapper writes in The Guardian that experts are calling for a ban on glass skyscrapers to save energy in climate crisis. What are your views? Air … Continue reading Experts calling for all-glass skyscrapers to be banned because they are too difficult and expensive to cool →

Battery storage is disrupting the way utilities provide power

Jeff McMahon writes on the Forbes website about the impact that battery storage is having on utilities. The change is driven not just by cheap renewables and cheap batteries, but by the electronics that link them together. Why Energy Storage Is Proving Even More Disruptive Than Cheap Renewables The falling price of renewable energy … Continue reading Battery storage is disrupting the way utilities provide power →

New IISD report on how to pay for an energy revolution

Catherine Benson Wahlén writes on the SDG Knowledge Hub website of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) about a new report from IISD that calls for policymakers to promote clean energy as part of fossil fuel reforms. IISD Report Showcases How Countries Implement Clean Energy Swaps The International Institute for Sustainable Development’s (IISD) … Continue reading New IISD report on how to pay for an energy revolution →