Canada’s financial community has yet to fully grasp the numerous challenges and opportunities that climate change presents in the transition to a low-carbon economy

As all countries try to find the right way forward in the low-carbon energy transition, it is useful to read what is happening in Canada. Sean Cleary and Ryan Riordan of Queen’s University write on The Conversation website about some of the opportunities being missed by the financial sector. Do you have similar issues in … Continue reading Canada’s financial community has yet to fully grasp the numerous challenges and opportunities that climate change presents in the transition to a low-carbon economy

Hélène Connor Lajambe, we’ll miss you

It is with great sadness that Energy in Demand announces the passing of Hélène Connor Lajambe, recipient of the 2012 Légion d'Honneur (France) in recognition of her four decades of visionary work in promoting environmental protection, sustainable energy and participatory governance. Hélène was returning from a trip to Tibet – a life-long dream – when … Continue reading Hélène Connor Lajambe, we’ll miss you

Auction of guitars provides major donation to ClientEarth

It is wonderful to read that Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour auctioned his guitars and donated the earnings to ClientEarth, an association so many of us have dealt with over the years. "The global climate crisis is the greatest challenge that humanity will ever face," the Pink Floyd frontman said.  Ben Kesslen explains in an article … Continue reading Auction of guitars provides major donation to ClientEarth

Major concerns about the impact of climate change on Spain’s economy

There are calls to speed up climate-protecting measures in Spain as climate change is hitting Spain harder than most other European nations. Stefanie Müller explains in an article on the Deutsche Welle website. Climate change a threat to tourism in Spain Climate change is hitting Spain harder than most other European nations. Drinking water is … Continue reading Major concerns about the impact of climate change on Spain’s economy

First the students, now the teachers want to play their part in addressing climate change

Matthew Taylor writes in The Guardian that a survey says teachers in Britain feel ill-equipped to educate pupils who want to learn more about the climate crisis. Is this happening in other countries as well? Teachers want climate crisis training, poll shows A climate protest by students outside the Scottish parliament in March. Photograph: Jeff … Continue reading First the students, now the teachers want to play their part in addressing climate change

New poll finds about half of Canadians unwilling to pay more to address climate change

While concern about the impact of climate change is increasing in Canada, the willingness to pay even a tiny amount to address it is not there.  Eric Grenier explains in an article on the CBC website. Is this a Canadian phenomenon or is this more universal? Canadians are worried about climate change, but many don't … Continue reading New poll finds about half of Canadians unwilling to pay more to address climate change

US military is world’s single largest consumer of oil, and as a result, one of the world’s top greenhouse gas emitters

Neta C. Crawford, Professor of Political Science and Department Chair at Boston University explains in an article on The Conversation website about the climate change concerns of America’s military.   The Defense Department is worried about climate change – and also a huge carbon emitter Scientists and security analysts have warned for more than a … Continue reading US military is world’s single largest consumer of oil, and as a result, one of the world’s top greenhouse gas emitters

New report from European Environment Agency about the need for Europe’s energy system to adapt and become more climate resilient

The EEA assessment ‘Adaptation challenges and opportunities for the European energy system’ analyses the needs for climate change adaptation and climate resilience in Europe’s energy system now and in the future. This assessment supports the clean energy transition, which involves a massive expansion of renewable energy sources, many of which are sensitive to climate factors. … Continue reading New report from European Environment Agency about the need for Europe’s energy system to adapt and become more climate resilient

Plans for public transport buses in some English cities to suck out dirty air

It will be interesting to see how successful these buses will be in cleaning urban air. Corazon Miller writes on The Independent website about this effort planned in several English cities.  Is anyone aware of similar initiatives in other cities?   Buses that suck pollution out of the air to be rolled out in Southampton … Continue reading Plans for public transport buses in some English cities to suck out dirty air