Bruce Huber, Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame writes on The Conversation website about how difficult it is turning out to phase out fossil fuel subsidies. Countries spend huge sums on fossil fuel subsidies – why they’re so hard to eliminate Fossil fuels are the leading driver of climate change, yet … Continue reading Although many countries have explicitly promised to reduce fossil fuel subsidies to combat climate change, this has proven difficult to accomplish
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Energy in Demand News, November 10, 2024
The IEA’s Energy Efficiency 2024 report was published this week, just before COP29. Energy intensity improvements have decreased in the past year, even though nearly 200 countries agreed at COP28 to the goal of doubling the rate of progress, which would mean increasing intensity from 2% in 2022 to 4% by 2030. Yet, the IEA … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, November 10, 2024
New EEA report on reducing chronic respiratory disease in Europe
Chronic respiratory disease is one of the leading causes of death in Europe, and more than a third of these deaths are estimated to be caused by environmental factors that are preventable. According to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report, published this week, key interventions include reducing pollution, energy poverty, and occupational exposures. Tackling … Continue reading New EEA report on reducing chronic respiratory disease in Europe
Initial views on new Trump administration’s impact on climate policies
In an article on The Conversation website, Gautam Jain, Senior Research Scholar in Financing the Energy Transition, Columbia University discusses the impact on climate policy of the incoming Trump administration. What Trump can do to reverse US climate policy − and what he probably can’t change As the U.S. prepares for another Trump administration, … Continue reading Initial views on new Trump administration’s impact on climate policies
New IN-PLAN Practice to empower local and regional authorities to revolutionise their sustainable energy, climate, and spatial planning
The IN-PLAN project team this week has launched IN-PLAN Practice, an innovative and long-lasting support structure designed to assist local and regional authorities across Europe in effectively implementing their sustainable energy, climate, and spatial plans. Developed as part of a collaborative effort co-funded by the LIFE programme of the European Union, the IN-PLAN Practice aims … Continue reading New IN-PLAN Practice to empower local and regional authorities to revolutionise their sustainable energy, climate, and spatial planning
Tethered caps on single-use plastic bottles are a refreshing idea to reduce littering
In an article on The Conversation website, Randa Lindsey Kachef, Lecturer in Geography, King's College London discusses why we now are required in Europe to have single-use bottles with caps that remain attached. Why plastic bottles now have their caps attached You may have bought a drink recently and noticed something odd: the once … Continue reading Tethered caps on single-use plastic bottles are a refreshing idea to reduce littering
Solar geoengineering research is advancing fast but there are many concerns
Albert Van Wijngaarden, PhD Candidate, Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge, Adrian Hindes, PhD Candidate, Institute for Water Futures, Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University and Chloe Colomer, PhD Candidate at UCL Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (STEaPP) department, UCL write on The Conversation website about the concerns about the … Continue reading Solar geoengineering research is advancing fast but there are many concerns
Passive houses gaining in popularity in the US
Hannah Seo writes on the Washington Post website about the growing popularity of passive homes in the US. These green homes are designed to be as energy efficient as possible. New incentives aim to make them more budget-friendly. The passive house trend is booming On the morning of June 7, 2023, New York City … Continue reading Passive houses gaining in popularity in the US
Energy performance certificate system needs to reform in France
The France Insider website writes about the energy performance certificates, required under the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive need to be reformed according to the French national auditor. What are your views? Are they effective in your country? Energy Saving Certificates Under Fire The system of energy savings certificates has been heavily criticized … Continue reading Energy performance certificate system needs to reform in France
EC’s European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition takes shape
Jov Onsat writes on the Rigzone website about the financial institutions that have joined the EEEFC that was launched earlier this year. European Commission Welcomes First Banks in Energy Efficiency Alliance The European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition has signed 49 private and public financial institutions including some of the biggest banks in Europe as … Continue reading EC’s European Energy Efficiency Financing Coalition takes shape
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