As the world continues to grapple with the effects of climate change, which includes increasingly devastating floods, the need for solutions has become more pressing. Things like rising sea levels, unpredictable weather patterns and intensified storms have put communities at unprecedented risk. One of the most effective tools to mitigate these risks is renewable energy. … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – Can Renewable Energy Hold Back the Floods? A New Era in Climate Protection
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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
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
Energy in Demand News, February 2, 2025
Who would have guessed? Norway’s coalition government has collapsed because of the EU’s energy efficiency directive, energy performance of buildings directive and renewable energy directive! The Eurosceptic junior coalition partner quit after the Prime Minister pushed to implement the energy directives. Norway (which is not a member of the European Union) adopts most of the … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 2, 2025
Estimating future heat-related and cold-related mortality under climate change, demographic and adaptation scenarios in 854 European cities
A new modelling study estimates 2.3 million additional temperature-related deaths unless urgent action is taken to address changing climate. The study is discussed in a news item on the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine website. Climate study: Rise in heat deaths will substantially outweigh fewer cold deaths A modelling study, led by … Continue reading Estimating future heat-related and cold-related mortality under climate change, demographic and adaptation scenarios in 854 European cities
Cities around the world, including in Canada, have lost weeks’ worth of winter ski, skate and snow days each year due to climate change
Emily Chung writes on the CBC News website about the impact of climate change on our winters. The days above 0 C have seen a dramatic increase around the world, recent analysis finds. Are you noticing changes where you live? Canada's cities are losing up to 19 days of winter Cities around the world, … Continue reading Cities around the world, including in Canada, have lost weeks’ worth of winter ski, skate and snow days each year due to climate change
New EEA briefing on first state of play on national surveillance for heat-related health impacts
Collecting timely and reliable data on the number of deaths and illnesses associated with heat are vital to deploy targeted emergency responses during heatwaves. Twenty of the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) 38 member and cooperating countries currently monitor heat impacts on health, according to an EEA briefing published this week. Impacts of heat on … Continue reading New EEA briefing on first state of play on national surveillance for heat-related health impacts
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
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
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