Thanks to her recurring Friday demonstrations, sprightly Leah Namugerwa has shot to prominence with her empowered activism. But, as Portia Crowe writes in an article on The Independent website, her biggest challenge may be mobilising the youth at home. The young Ugandan woman making waves as she fights climate change Gravely brandishing a banner reading … Continue reading Creating awareness of the climate change challenges in Uganda
Author: Rod Janssen
Commercial and industrial customers pushing for resilience, reliability, and sustainability from utilities
Emily Holbrook writes on the Environmental Leader website about a new report about what commercial and industrial customers are expecting from its utility providers. When it comes to electricity, they are expecting more renewables. Are these your findings from your experience? Report: Utilities Must Commit to Renewable Energy or Industrial Clients May Turn to … Continue reading Commercial and industrial customers pushing for resilience, reliability, and sustainability from utilities
State and local government buildings in New York State are expected to be at the front of the effort to reduce energy use and emissions
It is encouraging to see the funding going into the renovation of public buildings in New York State. Latest develops are explained in a news article on the Renewable Energy Magazine website. NY Governor Cuomo Announces $1.5 Billion in Funding for Energy Efficiency Improvements New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (D) has said that … Continue reading State and local government buildings in New York State are expected to be at the front of the effort to reduce energy use and emissions
Calls in Hungary for climate and energy policy reform
Zsófia Végh writes on the Budapest Business Journal website climate and energy policy reforms are needed in Hungary. To start with, Hungarian energy strategy needs to be dealt with in the context of climate policy and economic development. There is also a need to accelerate decarbonisation. What are your views? Efficient Climate and Energy … Continue reading Calls in Hungary for climate and energy policy reform
Reviewing which countries are likely to meet their Paris climate agreement targets
With this year’s global climate conference over, it is useful to take stock to see which countries have met or bettered their Paris climate agreement targets. Robert McLachlan, Professor in Applied Mathematics at Massey University in New Zealand provides his views. Climate explained: which countries are likely to meet their Paris Agreement targets The … Continue reading Reviewing which countries are likely to meet their Paris climate agreement targets
Plans for zero-emission shipping
Roger Harrabin writes on the BBC website about plans by a group of ship owners to fund the design of zero-emissions vessels. The sooner the shipping industry decarbonises, the better, since shipping creates about 3% of global emissions. $5bn fund unveiled for climate-friendly shipping A group of ship owners have announced plans for a … Continue reading Plans for zero-emission shipping
The world is on a path to warm around 3C above pre-industrial levels by 2100 under policies and commitments currently in place
The Madrid climate conference is over but the analysis and the arguments for where we are going and where we need to be going. Zeke Hausfather, Director of Climate and Energy at Breakthrough, provides a very detailed article about what he feels should be the new business as usual scenario to 2100. He argues that … Continue reading The world is on a path to warm around 3C above pre-industrial levels by 2100 under policies and commitments currently in place
New building codes take effect Jan. 1 requiring all newly constructed homes in California to be powered by the sun
Paul Rogers writes on the Mercury News website about the landmark building rules that will be first-in-the nation solar requirement. Who else has this requirement in other countries? Solar power required for all new California homes starting Jan. 1 California already generates more electricity from solar power than any other state. But now a … Continue reading New building codes take effect Jan. 1 requiring all newly constructed homes in California to be powered by the sun
Rotterdam has a floating dairy farm that could help protect cities from food security risks associated with climate change
We are always interested in seeing innovative projects in our energy transition. It was a surprise to see this article by Lauren Comiteau on Canada’s CBC News website explaining about a floating dairy farm in the Netherlands. They call this a "transfarmation." What are your views? World's 1st floating dairy farm could help cities … Continue reading Rotterdam has a floating dairy farm that could help protect cities from food security risks associated with climate change
Giving a focus on industrial energy efficiency in our low carbon energy transition
Tareq Emtariah, Director of the Department of Energy at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), wrote on the Inter Press Service website about why we should prioritise industrial energy efficiency in our climate strategies. Also, check out Rod’s related blog on the EEIP website Industrial Energy Efficiency is a Climate Solution At a … Continue reading Giving a focus on industrial energy efficiency in our low carbon energy transition
