AI regulation has a climate blind spot: why sustainability is being overlooked

In an article on The Conversatin website, Louise Du Toit, Lecturer in Law, Southampton Law School, University of Southampton writes that by integrating sustainability into AI laws, the planet can be somewhat safeguarded alongside AI’s rapid expansion AI laws overlook environmental damage – here’s what needs to change More than 200 laws have been … Continue reading AI regulation has a climate blind spot: why sustainability is being overlooked →

Energy in Demand News, April 5-6, 2026

Following an emergency meeting of the EU energy ministers this week, Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said at a press conference that domestic clean energy, electrification, modernised interconnections and improved energy efficiency “are the only way forward”. Let’s not lose sight of that. More energy independence is the goal but the past 20 years do not … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, April 5-6, 2026 →

Rethinking what a ‘proper’ holiday looks like

Sarah Barfield Marks, PhD Researcher, Department of Psychology, University of Bath writes on The Conversation website about what it takes to have a more sustainable holiday. What are your views? Home or away? Why planning a sustainable holiday is about more than swapping planes for trains As we emerge from a relentlessly gloomy winter … Continue reading Rethinking what a ‘proper’ holiday looks like →

Decoupling growth from carbon: how economies can expand without emissions

In an article on The Conversation website, Farooq Sher, Senior Lecturer, Department of Engineering, School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, discusses whether economies can grow without releasing more carbon. What are your views? Why ‘decoupling’ energy emissions from economic growth underpins the green transition When people talk about tackling climate change, the … Continue reading Decoupling growth from carbon: how economies can expand without emissions →

Europe’s night trains: a climate-friendly comeback still struggling to take off

Katharina Schantz writes on the Deutsche Welle website that Europe has a bit of an on-off relationship with night trains. A Berlin team's smart cabin concept could lead to greater commitment. Smart sleepers could be the glow-up night trains need It's Friday evening, and the Nightjet passenger train to Zurich, Switzerland, is due to … Continue reading Europe’s night trains: a climate-friendly comeback still struggling to take off →

Energy in Demand, March 29-30, 2026

Oil and gas companies including Norway’s Equinor and a lobby group backed by Shell, TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips have called for the EU to drop an effective ban on future drilling in the Arctic, according to the Financial Times. More than 10 oil and gas companies and industry groups seized on arguments about energy security in … Continue reading Energy in Demand, March 29-30, 2026 →

Efficient motor technology can play a big role in ensuring a sustainable water sector

David Hawley writes on the ABB website about the importance of deploying appropriate efficient technology to ensure a sustainable water future. Innovation that flows: How efficient motors can power a sustainable water future Every year, World Water Day reminds us that water underpins everything we take for granted – morning showers, clean drinking water, safe sanitation, … Continue reading Efficient motor technology can play a big role in ensuring a sustainable water sector →

Energy transition: turning air conditioning units into home battery systems

Terry Slavin writes on the Reuters news website about how air conditioners can play a more positive role in our energy transition. How AC maker Carrier wants to turn air conditioners from energy hogs to grid assets Summary 40% of U.S. grid is reserved to meet heating and air conditioning peak demand By pairing … Continue reading Energy transition: turning air conditioning units into home battery systems →

Earth’s climate more unbalanced than ever but . . .

In an article on The Conversation website, Andrew King, ARC Future Fellow and Associate Professor in Climate Science, ARC Centre of Excellence for 21st Century Weather, The University of Melbourne, comments on the annual State of the Climate report which was quite grim. However, the author concludes with an important message: “by turning away from … Continue reading Earth’s climate more unbalanced than ever but . . . →

Energy in Demand News, March 22-23, 2026

On March 11th, the IEA announced the release of 400 million barrels of oil to address disruptions in oil markets stemming from the war in the Middle East as EiD reported last week. The IEA followed up this week by publishing a report highlighting “options to ease oil price pressures on consumers”. When the IEA … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 22-23, 2026 →