Supposedly, in extreme circumstances, wind turbines can block radar scans. Clare Clancy writes in Canada’s Windsor Star about new radar technology that addresses the “contamination” caused by wind turbines. Environment Canada testing radar software to combat wind farm clutter Environment Canada is preparing to roll out new radar technology in order to combat wind … Continue reading Radar technology to confront windfarm “clutter”
Author: Rod Janssen
Reaction to President of World Bank’s view of the importance of coal
A few weeks ago, an EiD post raised concerns that the World Bank’s lending policies are environmentally disastrous. Now we get a post from Justin Guay, Associate Director of the Sierra Club International Climate Programme, writing on the Huffington Post website. He criticises Dr. Jim Yong Kim, president of the World Bank, for his views … Continue reading Reaction to President of World Bank’s view of the importance of coal
Los Angeles shows the way to promote energy efficiency
Dylan Sullivan writes a very good blog for the Natural Resources Defense Council. He explains how the city-owned electric company is taking a more active role in energy efficiency. This follows a recent EiD post that shows this is gaining acceptance in many energy companies. In that post, Andrew Warren of the Association for the … Continue reading Los Angeles shows the way to promote energy efficiency
We cannot ignore aviation’s contribution to GHG emissions
As many of us take to the skies to far off holidays, we should note the impact of air travel on GHG emissions. This is not to put a damper on our northern summer but at some point we are going to have to address this more effectively. The Press Association provides a good news … Continue reading We cannot ignore aviation’s contribution to GHG emissions
Developments in the use of renewable energy for shipping
Motorship.com provides a good article on a new collaboration to develop important renewable energy and fuel-saving solutions for the shipping industry. Shipping renewable energy innovation project is launched Japan-based Eco Marine Power (EMP) and Blue Star Ferries of Greece, part of the Attica group, are to collaborate on development of renewable energy and fuel-saving … Continue reading Developments in the use of renewable energy for shipping
Mixed messages over the role of diesel to power our vehicles
Fiona Harvey writes in the Guardian about the confusion over how “green” diesel fuel is. She writes that diesel's popularity with motorists has surged, but its green image was an illusion. Now concern is growing over the damage caused by emissions, with children particularly vulnerable. While not in her article, countries such as France have … Continue reading Mixed messages over the role of diesel to power our vehicles
Looking at the grid of the future
Mahesh Bhave from the Indian Institute of Management writes on the Renewable Energy World website writes that the electricity grid as we know it today shall pass and a new one will take its place. He questions how we manage the transition. This is an important article for all of you. A Requiem for … Continue reading Looking at the grid of the future
Thought for this week
As you are enjoying your summer, remember the wise words of the American writer, E.B. White: I have one share in corporate Earth, and I am nervous about the management.
A corporate view on supporting renewables
General Motor’s director of sustainability, David Tulauskas, discusses in The Guardian why corporations should support renewables and how utilities and developers can help General Motors: why companies should buy more renewable energy When the World Wildlife Fund and World Resources Institute approached General Motors, along with 12 other companies, to collaborate on renewable energy, … Continue reading A corporate view on supporting renewables
Latest news on sustainable energy finance
The International Institute for Sustainable Development has published a very useful summary of the latest developments globally in sustainable energy finance. July 2014 Sustainable Energy Finance Update During the month of July, the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the … Continue reading Latest news on sustainable energy finance
