New EEA report on treating protein diversification as a deliberate, long-term strategy in Europe

Broadening the range of proteins that Europe produces and consumes could strengthen food security, improve resilience, enhance competitiveness and reduce environmental pressures, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) report. The benefits depend on treating protein diversification as a deliberate, long-term strategy. New EEA report: 'Protein diversification — strategic risks and opportunities for … Continue reading New EEA report on treating protein diversification as a deliberate, long-term strategy in Europe →

Energy in Demand News, June 21-22, 2026

At the recent Bonn Climate Change Conference, climate negotiators met to discuss a range of issues – from mitigation to adaptation, finance to technology and capacity-building – and prepare decisions for adoption at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye in November. Fiona Harvey wrote in the Guardian that for “decades, electrification has been a nerdish backwater of … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, June 21-22, 2026 →

Clean energy has become the new energy security strategy

Haley Zaremba writes on the oilprice.com about a historic shift in global energy investment, with clean energy increasingly viewed as the foundation of energy security, economic resilience and future growth. Clean Energy Investment Hits $2.2 Trillion, Nearly Double Fossil Fuels The IEA projects $2.2 trillion will flow into clean energy this year versus $1.2 … Continue reading Clean energy has become the new energy security strategy →

Can Europe reconcile housing affordability and net zero?

Ignat Kulkov, Researcher, EDHEC Business School and René Rohrbeck, Professor of Strategy, Director EDHEC Chair for Foresight, Innovation and Transformation, EDHEC Business School write on The Conversation website about Europe's intertwined housing and climate crises and the need to transform the construction sector to deliver affordable, low-carbon homes at scale. They argue that affordability and … Continue reading Can Europe reconcile housing affordability and net zero? →

Canada’s climate paradox

Re.Climate has recently published a summary of public opinion research for communicators on what Canadians really think about climate change. A newsletter by Chris Hatch for the National Observer discusses that Canadians “are conflicted about our own conflicts.” Pollsters show that just 13% of Canadians rank climate and the environment among the top three issues, … Continue reading Canada’s climate paradox →

Electrification, energy security and the new industrial race

In new polling led by E3G, businesses around the world increasingly see clean electrification as essential for energy security, competitiveness and economic growth, but believe governments and grids are failing to keep pace. New polling shows overwhelming global business support for clean electrification amid fossil fuel volatility A landmark global survey of business executives … Continue reading Electrification, energy security and the new industrial race →

Energy in Demand News, June 14-15, 2026

Constraining new solar and wind resources could cost the U.S. an additional $121.2 billion in electricity and natural gas expenses beginning in 2027 through 2033, according to a new study from the Corporate Energy Buyers Association (CEBA). The new analysis entitled “The Cost of Constraining New Solar and Wind” compares both baseline and high-load-growth scenarios in which new … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, June 14-15, 2026 →

Companies could triple green steel demand using existing tools, report finds

The European steel sector emits roughly 5% of all EU greenhouse gas emissions, and over a quarter of industrial emissions. Sufficient demand for near-zero steel could unlock the industrial transformation needed to hit the EU climate targets. The report assesses 15 significant Nordic steel-buying companies and states that lack of private-sector demand is a major … Continue reading Companies could triple green steel demand using existing tools, report finds →

150 new power plants: the cost of balancing the grid if the EU slashes EV targets

Scaling back the EU’s electric car targets makes the transition to renewables far more expensive to achieve according to a new study for Transport & Environment. Europe’s electricity system could be one of the biggest victims of plans to scale back electric vehicle targets. By providing ‘batteries on wheels’, EVs are set to fundamentally rewire … Continue reading 150 new power plants: the cost of balancing the grid if the EU slashes EV targets →

A stronger safety net for Europe’s new carbon market

Marta Pacheco writes on the Euronews website about the EU's attempt to balance carbon pricing, climate policy and affordability as it extends emissions trading to buildings and road transport under ETS2. The upcoming carbon costs due to kick in in 2028 will hit road transport and buildings, likely pushing energy prices higher. EU steps … Continue reading A stronger safety net for Europe’s new carbon market →