Three academics – Noel Healy, Associate Professor of Geography at Salem State University; Jennie C. Stephens, Professor of Sustainability Science & Policy, Director, School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs, Global Resilience Institute at Northeastern University; and Stephanie Malin, Associate Professor of Sociology, at Colorado State University – discuss in an article on The Conversation … Continue reading “Climate change is not the only reason to ditch fossil fuels”
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Yes, there are some energy efficiency programmes that are having an impact
A new report in the US reviews several energy efficiency programmes that are showing good promise to save energy and reduce emissions. Lara Ettenson explains in an article on the Natural Resources Defense Council website. Stellar Energy Efficiency Programs Cut Costs and Pollution Even as climate change indicators grow increasingly ominous, with 2018 marking the … Continue reading Yes, there are some energy efficiency programmes that are having an impact
European Commission starts legal steps against several EU member states for failing to comply with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
At a time when we have to pull out all the stops to achieve our long-term low-carbon energy and climate objectives, it is discouraging to see that the European Commission is having to take legal steps against some of the EU’s member states in order to ensure that the Energy Performance of Buildings directive is … Continue reading European Commission starts legal steps against several EU member states for failing to comply with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Innovative new approach to wave power
Zamira Rahim writes on The Independent website about a new wave power device that could power 100 homes, according to researchers at the University of Edinburgh. Wave power device could reduce energy bills, scientists say New technology which uses ocean waves to generate electricity could help power thousands of homes and businesses for a … Continue reading Innovative new approach to wave power
Novel wind and solar energy-harvesting flags
The University of Manchester has announced on the eurekalert website about newly developed energy harvesting flags that are capable of powering remote sensors and small-scale portable electronics which can be used for environmental sensing such as to monitor pollution, sound levels and heat for example. The aim of the study is to allow cheap and … Continue reading Novel wind and solar energy-harvesting flags
New waste-plastic enhanced bitumen is also cheaper, stronger, longer lasting and more flexible than standard bitumen to resurface roads and fill potholes
We have a waste plastic problem but EiD was not expecting to see it used for resurfacing roads. Tom Bawden writes on The i newsletter about latest developments. Why plastic roads could be the future Carrier bags, bottles and nappies will be used to resurface roads and fill potholes across Cumbria – leading a … Continue reading New waste-plastic enhanced bitumen is also cheaper, stronger, longer lasting and more flexible than standard bitumen to resurface roads and fill potholes
Seeking sustainable urban living
Geert Groot Koerkamp provides a good article on the Deutsche Welle website about the rapid construction underway in Moscow to accommodate the burgeoning population, putting a strain on the environment and rural communities. As we are urbanising globally, it is important to step back and look at the impacts. High-rise mania overshadows Moscow's suburban … Continue reading Seeking sustainable urban living
The role our buildings can play in addressing climate change
In Europe, improving the energy performance of our buildings is identified a high priority in our energy and climate objectives. It is instructive to see what is happening in other countries. Meg Holden, Professor and Director, Urban Studies and Professor of Geography and Rebecca Holt, Senior Sustainable Building Advisor, Perkins+Will and Member of SFU Urban … Continue reading The role our buildings can play in addressing climate change
The energy efficiency sector is an important job creator in Australia
It is important that we see analysis on job creation in sustainable energy. This is encouraging analysis coming from Australia, as explained by Rob Murray-Leach in an article on the Renew Economy website. Rob is head of policy at the Energy Efficiency Council. Energy efficiency employs more people than coal, oil or gas: report … Continue reading The energy efficiency sector is an important job creator in Australia
The collapse of the UK’s nuclear power plans provides an opportunity to think again
Some day policy makers are going to realise that Bob Dylan is right, the answer my friends is blowing in the wind. Okay, or the sun . . . David Toke, Reader in Energy Policy at the University of Aberdeen analyses the current situation in Britain with companies pulling out from investing and building planned … Continue reading The collapse of the UK’s nuclear power plans provides an opportunity to think again
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