The devastation from the wildfires in the Los Angeles area is a human tragedy beyond belief. It only adds to those who are suffering globally from droughts, floods and other climate-related disasters. An article on the Financial Times (behind a paywall) counts the cost from catastrophes in 2024. “Hurricanes, fires and other disasters caused $320bn … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, January 12, 2025
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Scientists have discovered a way to turn previously useless industrial waste into a vital material used in batteries
In an article on the Euronews website Rosie Frost discusses how sustainable alternatives to rare metals are needed as the demand for batteries increases. Scientists turn industrial waste into batteries that could be used to store renewable energy Scientists have discovered a way to turn previously useless industrial waste into a vital material used … Continue reading Scientists have discovered a way to turn previously useless industrial waste into a vital material used in batteries
The amount of high-tech waste from sports is growing fast but there are ways to recycle it
In an article on The Conversation website, Ali Hadigheh, Senior Lecturer, Structural Engineering, University of Sydney and Yaning Wei, Postdoctoral Researcher, Civil Engineering, University of Sydney explain how high-tech waste from sports can be recycled. Sport produces mountains of high-tech waste. We are finding new ways to recycle it In the early days of … Continue reading The amount of high-tech waste from sports is growing fast but there are ways to recycle it
France’s energy transition: “The fact that emissions are on the rise again should be an electroshock for this new government”
Audrey Garric writes on the Le Monde website about latest developments in France’s energy transition. GHG emissions rose again in the third quarter of 2024. Other indicators are in the red, such as the pace of energy retrofits and vehicle electrification. The green transition: Is France veering off course? It's probably not the Christmas … Continue reading France’s energy transition: “The fact that emissions are on the rise again should be an electroshock for this new government”
Blog by Jane Marsh – Battery Cities: the next step in sustainable urban development
Situated in the heart of lower Manhattan, Battery Park City (BPC) is a testament to the possibilities of a future brimming with vibrant, environmentally conscious communities. Could this transformative development inspire a global shift toward sustainable living and shape the urban spaces of tomorrow? The Makings of a Battery-Style City BPC is a shining example … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – Battery Cities: the next step in sustainable urban development
Update on Scotland’s green ambitions
The Energy Saving Trust has recently published its report on progress in Scotland entitled “Supporting Scotland’s Green Ambitions: December 2024 report.” The Energy Saving Trust receives many enquiries about how the programmes it delivers on behalf of the Scottish Government work and what changes they deliver on the ground. These are from both organisations seeking … Continue reading Update on Scotland’s green ambitions
Without meaningful action, net zero by 2050 for the aviation sector will never be achieved
In an article on The Conversation website, Mark Maslin, Professor of Natural Sciences, UCL and Iain Hanson, Honorary Professor at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, UCL discuss how to make aviation more sustainable. What are your views? Five ways to make aviation more sustainable right now Many of us feel guilt when we … Continue reading Without meaningful action, net zero by 2050 for the aviation sector will never be achieved
Over the past year, over 60% of all homes sold, let, or constructed in England and Wales achieved an EPC rating of C or above
Research from epIMS, the energy performance and compliance platform tailored for landlords, reveals a growing emphasis on energy efficiency in the property market. Eve Tawfick discusses the findings in an article on the Today’s Conveyancer website. What is the situation in your country? Energy Efficiency on the Rise: 60% of Homes Sold, Let, or … Continue reading Over the past year, over 60% of all homes sold, let, or constructed in England and Wales achieved an EPC rating of C or above
Jimmy Carter was the first world statesman to select energy conservation as one of his absolutely key policy priorities
In his January column for Energy in Buildings and Industry, Andrew Warren, Chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, explains how important the late Jimmy Carter was to highlight energy conservation as a key element in our long-term energy policies. A True Champion of Energy Conservation My New Year’s celebrations were cut short by … Continue reading Jimmy Carter was the first world statesman to select energy conservation as one of his absolutely key policy priorities
Perhaps it’s time for travellers to shift towards a more sensitive and responsible form of travel
In an article on The Conversation website, Veselina Stoyanova, Associate Professor in Strategy & International Management, University of Birmingham writes about how we can resolve to be better travellers in 2025. Travelling in 2025? Here’s how to become a ‘regenerative’ tourist At the start of a new year, many of us contemplate resolutions aimed at … Continue reading Perhaps it’s time for travellers to shift towards a more sensitive and responsible form of travel
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