The International Court of Justice called global warming an “urgent and existential threat” at a closely watched case in The Hague. The following is the report from the Earth Negotiations Bulletin from the International Institute for Sustainable Development. International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change … Continue reading Top UN court says countries must act on climate change
Author: Rod Janssen
Energy in Demand News, July 20-21, 2025
The New York Times this week reported on how cultural festivals in France are adapting to the summer heat. The theatre festival in Avignon has banned events from 2 pm to 5 pm. And in order to lower the carbon footprint, the Avignon festival will only accept foreign acts if they also have other engagements … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, July 20-21, 2025
The pullout of ArcelorMittal from the German green steel plan highlights the risk for companies to fully embark on a green transition course
Insa Wrede writes on the Deutsche Welle website about ArcelorMittal’s new plans. Despite being offered billions in subsidies, steel giant ArcelorMittal has suspended plans to transition to green steel production in Germany. Is this an isolated case — or a warning sign for the entire industry? ArcelorMittal's pullout plunges German green steel in doubt … Continue reading The pullout of ArcelorMittal from the German green steel plan highlights the risk for companies to fully embark on a green transition course
Solar installations have grown by more than 10% every year in the UK for the last three years
Jamie Gibbs writes on the Energy Saving Trust website about the growing popularity of solar panels in the UK and the Solar Roadmap that the government just published. Plug-in solar panels and the rooftop revolution Solar power is on the rise. Over 1.5 million homes in the UK have solar panels installed. And looking … Continue reading Solar installations have grown by more than 10% every year in the UK for the last three years
Blog by Ellie Gabel: How infrastructure degradation impacts energy efficiency
Energy professionals, urban planners and policymakers are collaborating to fight persistent issues with outdated infrastructure. The U.S. demands modernization, primarily as power demands spike and efficiency drops. Systems will only continue to age and erode. What are the most prominent concerns jeopardizing electricity transmission, and what can you do to compensate for degrading equipment? Deterioration … Continue reading Blog by Ellie Gabel: How infrastructure degradation impacts energy efficiency
“What happened to plans for so-called sustainable aviation fuel?”
In an article on The Conversation website, Salman Ahmad, Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management, University of the West of Scotland writes about why flying is still so dependent on fossil fuels. Why your holiday flight is still not being powered by sustainable aviation fuel As you wait in the departure lounge for … Continue reading “What happened to plans for so-called sustainable aviation fuel?”
Concerns about ‘repression’ of environmental activists in France
Stéphane Mandard writes on the Le Monde website this week about a report published on July 3rd that Amnesty International expressed concern about 'growing attacks' on freedoms of expression, protest and association, warning of a 'deterrent effect' on climate action. Amnesty International condemns 'repression' of environmental and climate activists in France On Wednesday, July … Continue reading Concerns about ‘repression’ of environmental activists in France
Blog by Jane Marsh – Smart Grids and Digitalization: The Future of Energy Management in Europe’s Power Systems
Europe’s race toward climate neutrality by 2050 transforms how power systems operate, with smart grids and digitalization taking center stage. As part of the European Green Deal, grid modernization is beyond updating old infrastructure. It reimagines the energy system to handle a massive influx of renewables while maintaining stability and security. Traditional grids weren’t built … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – Smart Grids and Digitalization: The Future of Energy Management in Europe’s Power Systems
The EU lacks a comprehensive strategy to address cooling
In an article on the Atlantic Council website, Andrei Covatariu argues that if Europe fails to prepare for extreme heat, it will find itself in crisis after crisis—burning more fuel, spending more money, and drifting further from its climate and energy goals. Europe has a heating strategy—now it needs one for cooling For decades, … Continue reading The EU lacks a comprehensive strategy to address cooling
The UK government is ignoring energy saving opportunities outside homes
The UK government recently pledged to reduce levies for energy-intensive businesses, but writing in the July/August issue of Energy in Buildings & Industry, Andrew Warren, chair of the British Energy Efficiency Federation (BEEF) questions why they have not been given any incentive to actually reduce the energy they use. Is it any different in your … Continue reading The UK government is ignoring energy saving opportunities outside homes
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