It is encouraging that institutional investors with $1.5 trillion in funds have told asset managers to step up on climate action or risk being dumped, according to the Financial Times (behind a paywall). “A group of 26 financial institutions and pension funds from Australia to the US, including Scottish Widows, the People’s Partnership and Brunel … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 16-17, 2025
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The IEA is under increasing scrutiny as the global energy landscape shifts under a second Trump administration
In an article on the Sasktoday website, Rashid Husain Syed gives his views on the Trump administration’s impact on global energy policy. What are your views? Opinion: IEA under fire as Trump reshapes global energy policy The fight over oil’s future intensifies as the IEA faces growing industry and political skepticism. The International Energy … Continue reading The IEA is under increasing scrutiny as the global energy landscape shifts under a second Trump administration
New report shows that global warming represents an existential threat to the EU
Zia Weise writes on the Politico website about a new German government report. It argues that global warming will exacerbate conflicts, hunger and migration worldwide, with growing risks for Europe. Climate change threatens EU’s survival, German security report warns Global warming represents an existential threat to the European Union, according to a landmark German … Continue reading New report shows that global warming represents an existential threat to the EU
Columbia Climate School Launches First in U.S. Climate Finance Degree
The Columbia Climate School announced the first master’s degree program in the United States for climate finance. In close collaboration with the Columbia Business School, this interdisciplinary degree will drive impactful solutions to the climate crisis through advanced financial tools and scientific knowledge. This is the third master’s programme announced by the Climate School, in addition … Continue reading Columbia Climate School Launches First in U.S. Climate Finance Degree
More than nine in 10 German companies have moved to cut GHG emissions, according to annual survey commissioned by EIB
It was encouraging to see this press release from the European Investment Bank. Almost all German companies have taken steps to reduce emissions, EIB Investment Survey shows More than nine in 10 German companies have moved to cut emissions of greenhouse gases, according to annual survey commissioned by EIB. Germany-based businesses ahead of EU … Continue reading More than nine in 10 German companies have moved to cut GHG emissions, according to annual survey commissioned by EIB
Yes, Trump is introducing anti-climate measures but “Ultimately, the writing is on the wall for fossil fuels”
In an article on The Conversation website, Bruce Campbell, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, York University, Canada discusses the impact of the Trump administrations anti-climate measures. What are your views? The impact of Donald Trump’s anti-climate measures on our heating planet Before assessing the impact of United States President Donald Trump’s … Continue reading Yes, Trump is introducing anti-climate measures but “Ultimately, the writing is on the wall for fossil fuels”
There is too little sense of urgency in addressing climate change
On the Observer website, Will Hutton argues that heading off the environmental crisis and growing the economy are not at odds. They are two sides of a coin – as our politicians should realise. Do you agree? Promoting green growth does not make you an ‘eco-nutter’. It’s the only way forward If you care … Continue reading There is too little sense of urgency in addressing climate change
The global energy transition needs bold action
Jennifer Layke, Global Director of the WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition writes on the World Resources Institute about what it takes to accelerate the global energy transition. What are your views? 6 Opportunities to Accelerate the Global Energy Transition The way we make and use energy is changing. With prices falling … Continue reading The global energy transition needs bold action
New US government destroying electricity efficiency standards
President Trump has wasted no time in his second term to unravel appliance efficiency standards and take up the cause of the fossil fuel industry. In a column on the Energy in the February issue of Buildings & Industry magazine, Andrew Warren, Chair of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, highlights some of Trump’s latest efforts … Continue reading New US government destroying electricity efficiency standards
What can we expect from Sustainable Aviation Fuels?
In an article on The Conversation website, Ben Purvis, Research Associate, Sustainability Assessment, University of Sheffield writes about the challenges in the UK to reduce carbon emissions from flying by 70%, as announced by the government. It’s not that simple at all. While this article is about the UK, it is relevant to all countries. … Continue reading What can we expect from Sustainable Aviation Fuels?
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