Author: Rod Janssen

International Energy Charter needs to focus on low-carbon energy transition

In a previous article Sarah Keay-Bright said the outdated Energy Charter Treaty protects old world fossil fuel investments over the wide range of new green investments now being made. The treaty is being reviewed by its signatories this year. In a concluding article on the energypost.eu website, she and Steivan Defilla warn that the terms … Continue reading International Energy Charter needs to focus on low-carbon energy transition →

Human impact since 19th century industrialisation

It is always instructive to understand the role of humans as we try to address climate change concerns.  Guillaume Paris and Pierre-Henri Blard from the Université de Lorraine write on The Conversation website about what has been happening over the past 160 years.   How humans derailed the Earth's climate in just 160 years Climate … Continue reading Human impact since 19th century industrialisation →

Energy poverty in Central & Eastern Europe in the spotlight

In a recent report from the Right to Energy Coalition, Bulgaria and Hungary showed extreme levels of energy poverty; Poland, Romania and the Czech Republic had better rankings, but local experts say that may reflect a lack of data more than reality. OVER-EXPOSED, a new essay from EnAct explores diverse situations in these five countries, … Continue reading Energy poverty in Central & Eastern Europe in the spotlight →

Concerns about possible ‘fake electric’ vehicles in Europe

Car manufacturers could take advantage of new European emissions rules to push sales of “fake electric” vehicles, green transport campaigners have warned.  Josh Gabbatiss explains in an article on The Independent website.   New European emissions limits for cars risk triggering influx of ‘fake electric’ vehicles, green group warns Car manufacturers could take advantage of … Continue reading Concerns about possible ‘fake electric’ vehicles in Europe →

Industry looks to energy efficiency for different reasons but for common goals

The Smart Energy International website provides an article that explains that industrial energy efficiency strategies may vary for many reasons but that the goals largely remain the same. Do you agree?   Industrial efficiency strategies vary but the goal remains the same It’s no secret that global energy demand continues to rise, with some estimating … Continue reading Industry looks to energy efficiency for different reasons but for common goals →

“Big oil” transitioning into energy companies with move to generate, trade and sell electricity

The energy transition is not a straight road and we see many players changing their roles to adapt to new conditions.  Rachel Millard writes in The Sunday Times about how oil giants are changing their approaches to take advantage of the energy transition. What are your views? Electric shock as oil giants make a power … Continue reading “Big oil” transitioning into energy companies with move to generate, trade and sell electricity →

The experience of Copenhagen shows what’s possible for other urban governments on a warming planet

Who doesn’t enjoy Copenhagen when you visit?  But the city offers so much more than just a tourist destination, according to an article by Somini Sengupta in an article in the New York Times.  What are your views?   Copenhagen Wants to Show How Cities Can Fight Climate Change Copenhagen intends to, and fast. By … Continue reading The experience of Copenhagen shows what’s possible for other urban governments on a warming planet →

Climate change and the economy

The scenarios raised in a recent report from Cambridge University about a global financial crisis brought on by the collision of climate change and insurance fit the historical pattern of the industry. Korey Pasch, PhD Candidate in Political Science and International Relations at Queen's University in Canada raises the question whether climate change could spark … Continue reading Climate change and the economy →