European Commission proposes Industrial Accelerator Act to strengthen industry and create jobs in Europe

On March 4th, the European Commission adopted a legislative proposal to increase demand for low-carbon, European-made technologies and products. The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) will boost manufacturing, grow businesses, and create jobs in the EU, while supporting industry's adoption of cleaner, future-ready technologies. In line with the recommendations of the Draghi report, the IAA introduces targeted and proportionate ‘Made in EU' and … Continue reading European Commission proposes Industrial Accelerator Act to strengthen industry and create jobs in Europe →

While football’s global reach is often highlighted as a positive thing that brings the world together, the beautiful game risks having a rather ugly impact on the planet

In an article on The Conversation website, Daniel Svensson, Lecturer in Sport Management, Malmö University discusses the environmental impact of the global game of football. Remember this in the year that the World Cup is being held in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Football has a real fossil fuel problem – and it’s … Continue reading While football’s global reach is often highlighted as a positive thing that brings the world together, the beautiful game risks having a rather ugly impact on the planet →

Energy in Demand News, January 18-19, 2025

This week, the Washington Post reported that the US Environmental Protection Agency will no longer consider health costs in pollution regulations. “The EPA can effectively manage the balance between protecting the environment and spurring economic growth without misleading the public and assigning arbitrary dollar amounts to human health,” said West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, January 18-19, 2025 →

“It is a stretch to suggest that treating ChatGPT politely comes at significant environmental cost”

In article on The Conversation website, Richard Morris, Postdoctoral Fellow, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Lincoln University, New Zealand discusses the hidden environmental footprint of AI. The author writes that “the popularity of the “please” myth is therefore less a mistake than a signal. People sense AI has a footprint, even if the language … Continue reading “It is a stretch to suggest that treating ChatGPT politely comes at significant environmental cost” →

The need for smarter energy management

In an article prepared for the World Energy Forum annual meeting, Dave Regnery, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Trane Technologies, writes how we can build a more sustainable and resilient future. How to rethink energy demand to build a sustainable, resilient future Global electricity waste exceeds hundreds of billions annually, demanding smarter energy management … Continue reading The need for smarter energy management →

What flight carbon calculators miss – and how to judge a good one

This appears to be an endless issue. Finn McFall, KTP Associate, University of Surrey and Xavier Font, Professor of Sustainability Marketing, University of Surrey discuss in an article on The Conversation website that the best calculators take into account CO2e and non-CO2 categories. Do you agree? How much CO2 does your flight really produce? … Continue reading What flight carbon calculators miss – and how to judge a good one →

Energy in Demand News, May 25-26, 2025

While there has been more environmental reporting, there have also been more academic studies that prove that there are serious grounds for doubt about the published environmental results. A Financial Times newsletter refers to one draft paper from King’s College London that uses data from Climate Trace, an open-access initiative that takes inputs from more … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 25-26, 2025 →

Why French men have a higher carbon footprint than women

According to a study published by the London School of Economics, French men's CO₂ emissions are, on average, 26% higher than women's in the food and transport sectors, the two largest sources of pollution in France. Audrey Garric discusses the study in an article on the Le Monde website More red meat and large … Continue reading Why French men have a higher carbon footprint than women →

The American beef industry knew that raising cattle was a significant source of planet-warming emissions as early as 1989

New research finds the industry’s campaigns to confuse the public about beef’s climate impact go back longer than previously recognised. Georgina Gustin discusses the findings in an article on the National Observer website. The American beef Industry understood its climate impact decades ago The American beef industry knew that raising cattle was a significant source … Continue reading The American beef industry knew that raising cattle was a significant source of planet-warming emissions as early as 1989 →

Energy in Demand News, January 5, 2025

The Italian energy giant Eni has just fired up the world’s most powerful supercomputer outside the US as it races rivals to build the technology infrastructure needed to better explore for new sources of oil and gas. The supercomputer cost €100 million, reports the Financial Times (behind a paywall). The supercomputer took fifth place in … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, January 5, 2025 →