The Israel Hayom website published an important news item that the Israeli Cabinet recently unanimously approved a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency. What is important is what they see as the important economic benefits from such a policy. It would be good to see other countries understanding this and taking … Continue reading Improving energy efficiency in Israel to bring big benefits
Author: Rod Janssen
Environmental concerns seem to be the exception, not the rule, in the world of computing
Nathan Ensmenger, an associate professor in the School of Informatics and Computing at Indiana University, provides a fascinating article on the environmental impact of computers on the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists website. He reflects on four environmental aspects of the online economy that deserve serious scrutiny from consumers, producers, and regulators alike. You should … Continue reading Environmental concerns seem to be the exception, not the rule, in the world of computing
Okay, what next?
While most countries came to a global agreement on climate change at the December conference in Paris, the hard part starts now. Chris Mooney writes a good article in the Washington Post about the difficulties in knowing how to reach those targets. This is an important read for EiD followers. Those ambitious global warming … Continue reading Okay, what next?
Women to lead way for integrating climate change in corporate decision-making
We know that the corporate world has to play an increasingly important role in ensuring the goals from the Paris climate change conference in 2015 are met or bettered. Fiona Harvey writes in The Guardian about a new initiative of the UN to encourage female executives to demand action from their companies to stave off … Continue reading Women to lead way for integrating climate change in corporate decision-making
Using drones in the energy transition
We are always looking for innovate ways to use new technology. Increasingly, drones are being used for a variety of civilian purposes and their use has expanded almost exponentially recently. Christopher Hope writes in The Telegraph about the use of drones to even help in obtaining consent for windfarms. Next we will see them used … Continue reading Using drones in the energy transition
The low-carbon energy transition faces difficulties in developing countries
We read that the World Bank is going to dedicate more funds to the low-carbon energy transition. We also read of the many excellent bilateral, philanthropic and other multilateral efforts to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Yet, a recent study by IRENA shows that, while many gains have been made, many countries are … Continue reading The low-carbon energy transition faces difficulties in developing countries
Latest update on climate finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the March update on global developments in climate finance. March 2016 Climate Finance Update: Fund Boards Meet, Carbon Markets Under the Spotlight In the Paris Agreement, agreed upon by 195 UN Member States in December 2015, countries agreed to make “finance flows consistent with a pathway … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance
World Bank refocusing financing efforts towards the low carbon transition
International financial institutions play a key role in providing important financing to drive economic and social objectives. The funding decisions provide valuable signals to governments and other funders. Fiona Harvey writes in The Guardian about the refocus of the World Bank in its financing efforts towards tackling climate change. World Bank to spend 28% … Continue reading World Bank refocusing financing efforts towards the low carbon transition
More evidence of problems with EU Emissions Trading System
There are concerns in the UK that Tata Steel could close its operations, leading to severe job cuts and economic disruption. Looking at the company from another angle, Arthur Neslen writes in The Guardian about how the company has benefited from more than £700m in free carbon allowances and offsets, according to analysis of emissions … Continue reading More evidence of problems with EU Emissions Trading System
Monitoring implementation of energy efficiency obligations under the EU Energy Efficiency Directive
For anyone who has had any involvement with the 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive, it is well known that this is a complex framework directive that requires considerable effort to achieve the expected impact. Jan Rosenow writes an important blog on the Sussex Energy Group at SPRU website about a recent study he has been involved … Continue reading Monitoring implementation of energy efficiency obligations under the EU Energy Efficiency Directive
