There have been lots of concerns about the tariffs on solar panels that the Trump Administration imposed recently. Dan McCue writes on the Renewable Energy Magazine website on the reaction of some solar companies in Canada. Canadian Solar Companies Sue Trump Administration Over Tariffs The White House slapped steep tariffs on imported solar panels … Continue reading Canadian companies react to tariffs imposed by USA on solar panels
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Some setbacks in China’s transition away from coal
Northern countries in Europe and North America have had their own issues to deal with in the transition away from coal. It is far from simple. Steven Lee Myers writes in the New York Times about some of the issues dogging the transition in China. In China’s Coal Country, a Ban Brings Blue Skies … Continue reading Some setbacks in China’s transition away from coal
Latest update on climate adaptation finance
The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the January update on global developments in climate adaptation finance. Climate Adaptation Finance Update: Making Maritime Infrastructure Climate-resilient Projects in agricultural resilience moved ahead in India and Gambia, where multilateral funds are supporting nature-based approaches. Development banks reporting on project lessons … Continue reading Latest update on climate adaptation finance
A vast grid of homes combining to create first virtual power plant
As we well know, Tesla is doing more than firing its cars towards Mars. Thomas Tamblyn writes in the Huffington Post about plans in Australia to create a virtual power plant. Participating homes in South Australia will get free solar panels and a Tesla battery. Australia And Tesla Are Building The First 'Virtual Power … Continue reading A vast grid of homes combining to create first virtual power plant
‘Financing a Sustainable European Economy:’ high-level expert group report now published
The European Commission’s Action Plan on Sustainable Finance is expected to be published in March 2018. As an input to that report, the EU High-Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance has issued its final report. This article comes from the International Institute for Sustainable Development’s website. EU Expert Group Provides Recommendations for Sustainable Finance … Continue reading ‘Financing a Sustainable European Economy:’ high-level expert group report now published
Most vulnerable cities in US to climate change found to be least energy efficient
Increasingly, we are seeing action at the local level to address many of our sustainable development issues. Many cities are at risk due to climate change. Sebastien Malo from the Thompson Reuters Foundation writes on the Reuter’s website that, in the United States, those most vulnerable are also the least energy efficient. It’s obviously time … Continue reading Most vulnerable cities in US to climate change found to be least energy efficient
Blog from Silvia Zinetti: The HERA Group, from local utility to global sustainable development. A unique approach that could change the way utilities do business around the world
Today I want to bring to the attention of the reader The Hera Group (Gruppo Hera), an Italian multi-utility that with its unique business strategy respects the environment while creating shared value to its customers. The company brings innovation on all fronts, from Circular Economy, Utility 4.0, Smart City, to Customer Experience. Let’s start from … Continue reading Blog from Silvia Zinetti: The HERA Group, from local utility to global sustainable development. A unique approach that could change the way utilities do business around the world
Pursuit of a ‘good life’ is exhausting the Earth’s environmental resources
We are increasingly aware of our unsustainable practices. The long-term impact is becoming more and more evident all the time. Tom Bawden writes a good article in the i newspaper in Britain about some of that impact. What are your views? Britain is using far more than its share of world’s resources The average … Continue reading Pursuit of a ‘good life’ is exhausting the Earth’s environmental resources
Sustainable cooling urgently needed
Hannah Koh writes on the Eco-Business website about the role air conditioning is playing in our modern societies, responsible for 7 per cent of global carbon emissions. The market is dominated by inefficient, polluting systems and most governments allow the market to continue like this through weak regulations. However, there are options to have more … Continue reading Sustainable cooling urgently needed
Impact of US federal energy efficiency programme hopefully convinces decision makers that they remain
With severe cuts being made to the US federal budget, Justin Koscher, president of the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association, argues in an article on The Hill website that energy efficiency programmes should be spared. Federal energy efficiency programs deliver strong returns. Congress should look elsewhere for cuts Every business owner knows you can’t build … Continue reading Impact of US federal energy efficiency programme hopefully convinces decision makers that they remain
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