The website Renews.biz provides a news item about a new report from DNV GL about the benefits and challenges of digital technologies for renewable energy financing. There are important findings that you should appreciate. Interestingly, “despite the hype around blockchain, 40% of finance industry respondents said they were not using the technology at all.” … Continue reading New report highlights the benefits and challenges of digital technologies for renewable energy financing
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An academic who pledged not to fly in 2019 and 2020 just took train from UK to Shanghai
After taking the pledge, Roger Tyers, Research Fellow in Environmental Sociology at the University of Southampton suddenly found out that “the consequences of my pledge became very real.” He explains his experience in an article on The Conversation website. Have you had a similar experience? Southampton to Shanghai by train – one climate change … Continue reading An academic who pledged not to fly in 2019 and 2020 just took train from UK to Shanghai
Berkeley California became the first city in the US to ban natural, fossil gas hook-ups in new buildings
Natural gas was once hailed as an important transition fuel but that view is now rapidly changing as the move away from all fossil fuels accelerates. Susie Cagle writes in The Guardian about the recent vote in Berkeley to ban natural gas hook-ups in new buildings. Cagle writes: "Natural gas, it seems, has become the … Continue reading Berkeley California became the first city in the US to ban natural, fossil gas hook-ups in new buildings
High percentage of rental properties in Canberra are seriously inefficient
One Canberra resident said: "I think having minimum standards would go a long way in ensuring a better quality of life for renters." There is growing concern – and growing understanding – about the impact of poor energy performing rental housing. Cassandra Morgan explains in an article on the Canberra Times website. More than … Continue reading High percentage of rental properties in Canberra are seriously inefficient
One of Apple’s co-founders carrying out an initiative that will be incorporating blockchain to improve energy efficiency
Apple’s co-founder Steve Wozniak has carried out an initiative that will be incorporating blockchain to bring more efficiency in the field of energy through a company in Malta. Ravi Rd explains in an article on the AllStocks website. Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Builds a Blockchain Energy-Efficiency Company in Malta Apple’s co-founder Steve Wozniak has … Continue reading One of Apple’s co-founders carrying out an initiative that will be incorporating blockchain to improve energy efficiency
Planners, community leaders and researchers are coming together to develop a new generation of smart cities
New projects and partnerships with universities in eight European cities are making life better for residents, through the clever use of technology. James Ransom, PhD candidate, international higher education at University College London, discusses some of these developments in an article on The Conversation website. New wave of smart cities has arrived – and … Continue reading Planners, community leaders and researchers are coming together to develop a new generation of smart cities
Timber skyscrapers getting a boost in Canada
British Columbia has doubled height limits allowed for timber towers – and countries around the world are following suit. Vancouver is planning for a 40-storey tower that would be the world’s tallest wooden building. Leyland Cecco explains latest developments in an article in The Guardian. Canadian cities take wooden skyscrapers to new heights British … Continue reading Timber skyscrapers getting a boost in Canada
Looking at the benefits to a small company wishing to switch to more sustainable energy sources
Trevor Bingham reviews the benefits to an SME by switching to renewable energy in an article on the Irish News website. The benefits of renewable energy to the SME Becoming known as a 'green' company can often lead to attracting more business eco friendly customers and in turn boost the company's profits. Often on … Continue reading Looking at the benefits to a small company wishing to switch to more sustainable energy sources
Addressing our energy demand is fundamental for our low carbon energy transition
There is much to do to reach net zero emissions. One crucial area that must be addressed is our energy consumption. Tim Foxon explains in an article on the Sustainability Times website. To have net zero emissions we must lower our energy needs Reaching net zero carbon emissions will require a new energy-industrial revolution, … Continue reading Addressing our energy demand is fundamental for our low carbon energy transition
Estonia-based company raising funds to build an electric car lightweight enough to park vertically on wall
An Estonian-based company is developing a 600 kg three-wheeled electric car that can carry three people. It can even be stored vertically. Rhiannon Williams explains in an article in The I newsletter. This electric car is light enough to park vertically on walls like a gecko Estonia-based company Nobe has started raising funds to … Continue reading Estonia-based company raising funds to build an electric car lightweight enough to park vertically on wall
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