The issue of compensation and liability has been a major issue in climate negotiations since the beginning. Vulnerable countries who are forced to adapt and who have done nothing to create the global problems feel victimised and want that recognised. Barney Jopson and Pilita Clark write a good article in the Financial Times about … Continue reading The importance of loss and damage in climate negotiations
Author: Rod Janssen
With all the enthusiasm for electric vehicles, car dealers are more hesitant
It is hard to know if this is only an American phenomenon but Matt Richtel writes a good article in the New York Times about the scepticism of car dealers to get solidly behind the electric vehicle bandwagon. Would this also be the case in Europe and elsewhere? A Car Dealers Won’t Sell: It’s … Continue reading With all the enthusiasm for electric vehicles, car dealers are more hesitant
Important new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency
EiD is always arguing that energy policy needs to be re-thought because business as usual simply cannot continue if we are to have a meaningful transition to a sustainable energy future. IRENA has just published second edition of a report that helps the process. REthinking Energy: Renewable Energy and Climate Change Renewable energy offers … Continue reading Important new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency
An innovative approach to storing energy
David Nield writes a good article on the Science Alert website about the use of underwater balloons to store energy. The company involved now wants to commercialise the technology. Underwater balloons could give us a new way of storing renewable energy While solar or wind farms are now contributing more energy than ever to … Continue reading An innovative approach to storing energy
Understanding why Americans are so sceptical about climate change
With the climate conference in Paris starting, there are many analyses to explain every nuance to do with climate change. Because of the importance of the United States in achieving a global agreement, we need to better understand why there is so much scepticism in the country. Joby Warrick writes in the Washington Post to … Continue reading Understanding why Americans are so sceptical about climate change
Energy efficiency not at the top of the list of things building managers feel is important
How do we change priorities to get building managers to take energy efficiency more seriously? Carl Weinschenk raises important issues on the Energy Manager Today website. What are your views? Energy Efficiency Efforts Face Obstacles in New Buildings and Retrofits Research shows that energy efficiency is important – but not paramount – to building … Continue reading Energy efficiency not at the top of the list of things building managers feel is important
Understanding and arguing about ethical and moral issues of climate change policies
EiD first met Don Brown at a climate conference about five years ago. He is thoughtful and explains ethical and moral issues in a way that should be better understood by all either attending the conference or watching from afar. This post on the use of shaming as a tool was on his Ethics and … Continue reading Understanding and arguing about ethical and moral issues of climate change policies
Finally scaling back subsidies that harm our environment
The OECD took a bold step this week to rein in export subsidies for coal power stations, writes Pilita Clark in the Financial Times. This is a welcome move before the global climate summit starting in only a few days. Export subsidies for coal power stations reined in by OECD A group of the … Continue reading Finally scaling back subsidies that harm our environment
Making a convincing argument for investing in LEDs
For retail businesses, lighting is crucial to provide the right shopping environment for customers. Julia Raish, writes on the Chain Store Age website that advancements in LED lighting controls and connectivity are convincing businesses to make the switch to the more energy-efficient lighting. LEDs: Benefits Extend Beyond Worth Energy Savings Retail facilities are making … Continue reading Making a convincing argument for investing in LEDs
Developments in improving the energy performance of commercial buildings
Rob Matheson from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology News Office provides a good post on how an automated energy analytics platform collects data on commercial buildings to improve energy efficiency. Let us know what you think. Scaling commercial energy efficiency Big data may soon make buildings greener. With a recent major acquisition, MIT alumni-founded … Continue reading Developments in improving the energy performance of commercial buildings
