Bertie Russell, Research Associate in the Urban Institute at the University of Sheffield describes in an article on The Conversation website what one small German town has done to undertake its own low carbon energy transition. Are there lessons for all of us? This small German town took back the power – and went … Continue reading With 100% of its electricity coming from renewables, one German town demonstrates what can be achieved when municipalities adopt innovative approaches
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A First Nations community in British Columbia taking solar power seriously
A First Nations community has created a solar farm that is 100 per cent owned and operated. The Tsilhqot'in project has capacity to power 130-150 homes and help lower cost of living in this remote community. A news item from The Canadian Press on the CBC website explains the latest developments. Community prepares to … Continue reading A First Nations community in British Columbia taking solar power seriously
New Coalition for the Energy Efficiency of Buildings (CEEB) established in Britain
It is encouraging to see the creation of a new coalition to promote energy efficiency in buildings. The Green Finance Institute wrote on its own website about its creation. With the support of the independent climate change think tank E3G, as secretariat, this is the first Coalition bringing together dynamic private, public and third-sector organisations … Continue reading New Coalition for the Energy Efficiency of Buildings (CEEB) established in Britain
Creating awareness on energy efficiency among students in India
It is encouraging to see that the Indian government is developing new initiatives to improve awareness of the benefits of improved energy efficiency. Vijayawada News provides a news item on the Times of India website about the creation of energy clubs at schools. Are there similar initiatives in your country? Energy clubs at schools … Continue reading Creating awareness on energy efficiency among students in India
Some nations emit far more CO2 than others: why are they not speeding up GHG emissions reductions?
Undoubtedly there is more focus on the need to effectively address climate change. We are still lagging and that has been expressed by many at the recent global climate conference in Madrid. Loveday Wright writes on the Deutsche Welle website about those countries that are major emitters and questions why. Maybe you have your own … Continue reading Some nations emit far more CO2 than others: why are they not speeding up GHG emissions reductions?
People still don’t realise how bad the world’s climate and natural environment have become
Bobby Duffy, Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Policy Institute, atKing's College London writes on The Conversation website about how ordinary people underestimate the seriousness of climate change. He states that climate campaigners have to realise that it’s not enough to just provide more facts and expect people to hear them and act. … Continue reading People still don’t realise how bad the world’s climate and natural environment have become
India to pioneer financing clean energy with “Green Window” initiative
In order to leverage limited government funds to attract private capital, the Indian government has announced a new financing approach. Sameer Kwatra and Anjali Jaiswal together with Madhura Joshi and Poonam Sandhu explain the new developments in an article on the Natural Resources Defense Council Expert Blog website. India Announces a “Green Window” to Catalyze … Continue reading India to pioneer financing clean energy with “Green Window” initiative
Denmark’s parliament adopted new climate law on Friday
Denmark’s parliament adopted a new climate law on Friday, committing to reach 70% below its 1990 emissions in the next eleven years. The new law binds Denmark to the international climate process, including climate finance to developing countries. Joselyn Timperley explains in an article on the Climate Home News website. Denmark adopts climate law … Continue reading Denmark’s parliament adopted new climate law on Friday
EU policy makers sealed a deal to create a classification system for green financial products, aiming to strengthen the rapidly growing market’s legitimacy
Brussels said the framework would help stamp out so-called “greenwashing”, when countries and companies seek to make their environmental credentials look better than they are. Alexander Weber writes for Bloomberg News on the Financial Post website about the adoption of “taxonomy for sustainable activities.” Europe Reaches Deal on Landmark Rules Governing Green Investment European … Continue reading EU policy makers sealed a deal to create a classification system for green financial products, aiming to strengthen the rapidly growing market’s legitimacy
A whole range of possible societal and technological changes could revolutionise how we travel in the coming decades
Marcus Enoch, Professor in Transport Strategy at Loughborough University says a whole range of possible (though not inevitable) societal and technological changes could revolutionise how we travel in the coming decades in an article on The Conversation website. What do you think? Four visions for the future of public transport The way people get … Continue reading A whole range of possible societal and technological changes could revolutionise how we travel in the coming decades
