Europe has increasing stringent environmental regulations. It is unfortunate that diesel fuel it cannot use itself because of high sulphur content is shipped abroad to be used by others. It is encouraging to read the article in The Guardian by Alice Ross that several African countries are now refusing to allow such “dumping.” Five … Continue reading Stopping the dumping of high sulphur diesel
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Huge protection gap as a result of rising impact of climate risks
Mark Kinver writes an important article on the BBC News website about a recent study that shows that the insurance sector’s role as society’s risk manager is under threat, given the increased threat from climate change. It will be interesting to know how policymakers respond to this important issue. Climate protection gap widening, warns … Continue reading Huge protection gap as a result of rising impact of climate risks
“Huge variations in performance” in levels of carbon efficiency among the world’s 2,000 largest listed firms
Luke Nicholls and Alex Baldwin provide an important article on the edie.net website about the large gap between the worst and best-performing businesses on energy efficiency. This was a global study. Energy efficiency: 'Champions and dunces' exist in every industry The world's largest listed companies could save 1.4 billion tonnes of CO2 - the … Continue reading “Huge variations in performance” in levels of carbon efficiency among the world’s 2,000 largest listed firms
Growing market for plug and play solar energy
With the energy transition underway, it is interesting to see innovative approaches. This is a good article on the Phys.org website explaining about a recent study that shows the growing interest in the US market for plug and play solar energy. Is this true elsewhere as well? Plug in for renewable energy A new … Continue reading Growing market for plug and play solar energy
Potential impact of energy efficiency improvements on SMEs
Alex Baldwin has written a good article on the edie.net website about the benefits that Scottish SMEs could achieve if they gave improving energy efficiency a higher priority. Scottish SMEs could save £19,000 per year through energy efficiency measures Scottish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are wasting £19,000 every year by neglecting simple energy … Continue reading Potential impact of energy efficiency improvements on SMEs
Reflections on the European Commission’s ‘winter package’
Louise Sunderland, an independent consultant and a member of the Energy Advice Exchange, has written this important article on her initial reaction to having read the Commission’s winter package, entitled ‘Clean Energy for all Europeans’ that was published on November 30th. We would now like to get your views. Commission’s Winter Package: “consumers are … Continue reading Reflections on the European Commission’s ‘winter package’
New infographic on what energy efficiency means to the Paris climate agreement
The ValueWalk website provides an interesting new infographic on the importance of energy efficiency within the Paris climate agreement. The infographic was prepared by Fuel Fighter. What do you think? The Paris Agreement – Global Energy Efficiency [INFOGRAPHIC] Controlling and minimizing energy use is a top priority of governments around the world. Its already … Continue reading New infographic on what energy efficiency means to the Paris climate agreement
Health agency calls for more serious efforts to reduce urban air pollution
Every week we are reading more and more about the harmful impact of air pollution. Now health experts in Britain are calling on local authorities to take more active efforts through the use of variable speed limits, removal of speed bumps and ‘no idling’ zones near schools amongst many other recommendations. Kevin Rawlinson provides a … Continue reading Health agency calls for more serious efforts to reduce urban air pollution
Powering up the road
The energy transition is bringing forward many innovations. Mark Hookham writes in the Sunday Times about plans to cover a road with thin solar panels in Britain. This follows a trial made recently in France. Sunshine strip: solar road panels to power homes A road covered in a layer of thin solar panels that … Continue reading Powering up the road
Latest update on sustainable energy finance
The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the November update on global developments in sustainable energy finance. Sustainable Energy Finance Update: Africa in the Spotlight The month of November was filled with sustainable energy financing news out of Africa. This Update recaps the African finance initiatives announced concurrently … Continue reading Latest update on sustainable energy finance
