The Trump Administration has walked away from any effort to address climate change or clean energy technologies, at the national and international levels. Most recently the US announced its withdrawal from virtually all the relevant international organisations (see the first two posts below). Yet, the impact of climate change is being felt in the US. … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, January 11-12, 2026
Category: behaviour/attitudes
America’s climate and energy transition: the role of communication
Josh Axelrod writes on the Deutsche Welle website about communication related to the climate crisis. A strong majority of Americans say they're worried about the climate. So why do they hear so little about it in the news? Climate coverage shrinks amid Trump's clean energy misinfo Some 89% of people worldwide say they want … Continue reading America’s climate and energy transition: the role of communication
Greenlash, a social and political backlash against efforts to rein in emissions
Kate Yoder writes on the National Observer website about the growing greenlash to addressing carbon emissions. This was written before the US announced it was leaving 66 international organisations. Well, we definitely have our challenges to keep on the path to reducing emissions and develop a more sustainable and resilient world. One word sums … Continue reading Greenlash, a social and political backlash against efforts to rein in emissions
Energy in Demand News, January 4-5, 2026
2026 is going to be an important year for addressing climate change and the energy transition. The Financial Times, looks at the key tests we face this year: the EU’s carbon border tax, the solar and storage boom, sustainability reporting by business, whether there will be a roadmap for fossil fuel phase-out and electric vehicle … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, January 4-5, 2026
Canada’s energy transition – the elephant in the room: fossil fuels and Canada’s climate failure
Samuel Lloyd, PhD Candidate, Department of Psychology, University of Victoria and Katya Rhodes, Assistant Professor, School of Public Administration, University of Victoria write on The Conversation website about the power of the fossil fuel industry as Canada tries to address climate change. Fossil-fuel propaganda is stalling climate action. Here’s what we can do about … Continue reading Canada’s energy transition – the elephant in the room: fossil fuels and Canada’s climate failure
From doubt to dogma: understanding the climate debate in America
In an article on The Conversation website, Gary W. Yohe, Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies, Wesleyan University discusses what is driving climate scepticism in the US. Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience Scientists are trained to be professional skeptics: to always judge the validity of a claim or finding on … Continue reading From doubt to dogma: understanding the climate debate in America
Ecological myopia: why climate action keeps falling short
In an article on The Conversation website, Tom Pegram, Associate Professor in Global Governance and Deputy Director of UCL Global Governance Institute, UCL and Simon Dalby, Professor Emeritus of Geography and Environmental Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University write about ecological myopia, treating climate change as one issue among many rather than as a sign of wider … Continue reading Ecological myopia: why climate action keeps falling short
Energy in Demand News, December 21-22, 2025
EiD wishes you a very festive season and we look forward to seeing you in 2026 Let’s all do our best to get our zero-carbon energy transition on track The Washington Post reports that the Trump administration is planning to close its key climate research centre. The National Center for Atmospheric Research laboratory in Boulder … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, December 21-22, 2025
About two-thirds of American voters think global warming is affecting the cost of living
The Center for Climate Change Communication at George Mason University have recently undertaken a national survey to get a better understanding of the attitudes to climate change and have published the results in a new report. Below are some of the results of the survey: They find that the economy and the cost of living are … Continue reading About two-thirds of American voters think global warming is affecting the cost of living
The European Energy Network has published “Supporting SMEs in the Energy Transition: Insights from European Business Associations”
This EnR report presents an overview of how business associations across 16 European countries are helping Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) advance towards sustainability and net zero. Drawing on survey responses from sectoral business associations and expert interviews, it reveals that while 67% of associations have formal sustainability objectives, only 38% believe SMEs prioritise sustainability … Continue reading The European Energy Network has published “Supporting SMEs in the Energy Transition: Insights from European Business Associations”
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