Energy in Demand News, March 9-10, 2025

Brazil will host COP 30 of the UNFCCC, the world’s most important climate talks in November this year in the Amazon port of Belém. Quoted in the Financial Times (behind a paywall), Marina Silva, Brazil’s environment minister, said: “It is clear that the withdrawal of the Paris agreement of the world’s second-largest emitter, the world’s … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 9-10, 2025 →

Following latest American developments

EiD wants to give you some news that for the most part is heartening, given what is going on in Washington these days: Solar for All money unfrozen in New Hampshire New Hampshire gained access to much of its federal climate-related funding this week, including $47 million for Solar for All, according to NHPR. The … Continue reading Following latest American developments →

New EEA briefing on need to control methane emissions across Europe

More action is needed to control and reduce methane emissions across Europe and globally, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published recently. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas contributing to climate change, in addition it is also a major contributor to ground-level ozone pollution, leading to poor air quality and harm to human … Continue reading New EEA briefing on need to control methane emissions across Europe →

This year Toronto will be the second city in Canada to have emission reduction rules for new and old buildings

Cloe Logan writes on the National Observer website about new emission reduction rules in Toronto for new and old buildings that could be an important step toward the city’s climate targets while avoiding rent hikes for tenants. Toronto can reduce building emissions while protecting tenants – here's how By the end of the year, … Continue reading This year Toronto will be the second city in Canada to have emission reduction rules for new and old buildings →

Polling suggests catastrophic climate change-induced disasters are having little effect on the Canadian public’s understanding of the climate crisis

John Woodside writes on the National Observer website about consumer attitudes that should worry all of us. This is not a Canadian story but a Canadian example that is raising concern. After back to back years of climate disasters, fewer Canadians understand climate change is real than before Canadians have witnessed catastrophic climate change-induced … Continue reading Polling suggests catastrophic climate change-induced disasters are having little effect on the Canadian public’s understanding of the climate crisis →

Blog by Marine Cornelis – Not so easy livin’: the hidden struggle to stay cool

Spring is in the air. The days are getting longer, the air feels lighter, and we’re all shaking off the winter blues. But before we get too comfortable, let’s talk about what’s coming: another scorching summer, likely hotter than the last. And if we don’t start preparing now, we’ll find ourselves in trouble. Again. “Summertime, … Continue reading Blog by Marine Cornelis – Not so easy livin’: the hidden struggle to stay cool →

The EU’s recently announced Affordable Energy Action Plan is “a step in the right direction”

The Bellona Environmental Foundation recently provided its views on the EC’s recently announced energy package. Headquartered in Norway, Bellona has evolved into a recognised technology- and solution-oriented organisation with offices in Oslo, Brussels, Berlin, and Vilnius. The EU’s Affordable Energy Action Plan – watt is it all about? On February 26th, the European Commission … Continue reading The EU’s recently announced Affordable Energy Action Plan is “a step in the right direction” →

First Nations peoples in Australia must be central to – and benefit from – this energy transition

Heidi Norman, Professor, Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture, Convenor: Indigenous Land & Justice Research Group, UNSW Sydney, writes on The Conversation website about the important role that First Nations people in Australia will play in the development of renewable energy infrastructure as part of the goal to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. … Continue reading First Nations peoples in Australia must be central to – and benefit from – this energy transition →

Discussing the connective tissue that binds the green and digital transitions in the EU

In an article on The Conversation, Antonio Aloisi, Associate Professor of European and comparative Labour Law, IE University in Spain discusses bundling of the ‘twin’ green and digital transitions in Europe. What are your views? The EU’s ‘twin’ green and digital transitions: a policy revolution, or just Euro-jargon? In the portfolio of Teresa Ribera … Continue reading Discussing the connective tissue that binds the green and digital transitions in the EU →

There is progress towards meeting 2030 zero-pollution targets in Europe but pollution levels remain too high

This week, the European Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA) published the second Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook report, which provides an overview of the EU’s work to meet the 2030 zero pollution targets. The Commission also published today its fourth Clean Air Outlook report. The reports show that EU policies have contributed to … Continue reading There is progress towards meeting 2030 zero-pollution targets in Europe but pollution levels remain too high →