Which of Britain’s favourite dishes has the largest environmental impact?

Experts at Confused.com Energy have analysed the impact of Britain's favourite meals are having on the environment's carbon footprint. Shocking carbon footprint of the UK's favourite dishes With 55% of vegans citing climate concerns as the main reason for limiting their diet, the environmental impact of our food choices is more relevant than ever. In fact, … Continue reading Which of Britain’s favourite dishes has the largest environmental impact? →

Examining the role of AI to tackle climate change

In an article on The Conversation website, Jo Lindsay Walton, Principal Research Fellow in Arts, Climate and Technology, University of Sussex questions the role of AI to ‘save the planet.’ In a report her research team published, they argue that Innovation and the spread of best practices are improving efficiency. Plentiful options exist to make … Continue reading Examining the role of AI to tackle climate change →

Energy in Demand News, December 15, 2024

BP and Shell are scaling back electricity ambitions to escape the ‘valley of death,’ according to the Financial Times website (behind a paywall). Over the past five years, the two companies had spent a combined US$18 billion to be major players in electricity. But now Shell has sold its retail electricity business in Germany, the … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, December 15, 2024 →

Serious challenges ahead in reducing emissions from tourism

In an article on The Conversation website, James Higham, Professor of Tourism, Griffith University and Ya-Yen Sun, Associate Professor, School of Business, The University of Queensland discuss what they call the most rigorous and comprehensive analysis of tourism emissions yet conducted. The concern is that global tourism emissions have been growing at double the rate … Continue reading Serious challenges ahead in reducing emissions from tourism →

Energy in Demand News, November 17, 2024

It has been quite a first week at COP29. Azerbaijani president, Ilham Aliyev, defended Azerbaijan’s current exports of gas and plans to expand production told world leaders gathered in his country for COP29 that natural gas was a “gift from God” and he shouldn’t be blamed for bringing it to market. Kicking off the leaders’ … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, November 17, 2024 →

Demystifying AI’s energy footprint in industry

In an article on the Business Reporter website, Heiko Claussen Senior Vice President of Artificial Intelligence at AspenTech explains how industrial AI saves more than it consumes. Debunking the AI energy myth Global energy consumption is on a steep growth path. According to the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) International Energy Outlook, it is projected … Continue reading Demystifying AI’s energy footprint in industry →

New EEA report on how but smart renovations that focus on efficient use of energy and resources can help Europe increase the sustainability of its housing sector

Construction, use and demolition of buildings causes major environment and climate pressures but smart renovations that focus on efficient use of energy and resources can help Europe increase the sustainability of its housing sector, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report published this week. Renovations, sustainable building materials can boost Europe’s green transition … Continue reading New EEA report on how but smart renovations that focus on efficient use of energy and resources can help Europe increase the sustainability of its housing sector →

Legislation makes it illegal in The Hague to advertise fossil fuel products and services with a high carbon footprint

Legislation passed this week spells the end of publicly and privately funded advertising for petrol and diesel, aviation and cruise ships in the streets of the Dutch city, including on billboards and bus shelters. It takes effect from the start of next year. Isabella Kaminski discusses the developments in an article on the Guardian website. … Continue reading Legislation makes it illegal in The Hague to advertise fossil fuel products and services with a high carbon footprint →

Extend your holidays by taking the train

Pioneering French companies are introducing a new form of leave called 'responsible travel time,' granting employees one or two extra days off to accommodate slower, more eco-friendly transportation methods. Marjorie Cessac discusses this new form of leave in an article on the Le Monde website. Want more days off? Take the train! This summer, … Continue reading Extend your holidays by taking the train →

Energy in Demand News, August 4, 2024

You may remember that in March 2023, the final instalment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) was published. This eight-year long undertaking from the world’s most authoritative scientific body on climate change detailed the devastating consequences of rising GHG emissions around the world — the destruction of homes, the … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, August 4, 2024 →