The EU is set to sign a long-awaited trade deal with South America's trade bloc, Mercosur. It may offer unexplored opportunities, but critics say the environmental fallout is being sidelined. In an article on the Deutsche Welle website, Martin Kuebler discusses the main issues. What the EU-Mercosur deal might mean for the environment Ursula … Continue reading Will the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement really go against the EU’s climate commitments?
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Trump’s UN climate treaty exit marks a major US retreat from climate action
In an article on The Conversation website, Gary W. Yohe, Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies, Wesleyan University, discusses the efforts of the US government to dismantle efforts to combat climate change, despite the risks. Damn the torpedoes! Trump ditches a crucial climate treaty in latest move to dismantle America’s climate protections On Jan. … Continue reading Trump’s UN climate treaty exit marks a major US retreat from climate action
Energy in Demand News, January 11-12, 2026
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
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
China’s energy transition: what to expect in 2026
In an article on The Conversation website, Chee Meng Tan, Assistant Professor of Business Economics, University of Nottingham discusses the challenges facing China this year. China’s five green economy challenges in 2026 As China heads into the new year it will start rolling out its 15th five‑year plan, this one is for 2026-2030. Beijing … Continue reading China’s energy transition: what to expect in 2026
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
France has once again become a major exporter of electricity
Alicia Aloisi, Futura website writes on the Futura website that France has hit a milestone. For the first time in years, the country is generating more electricity than it uses. In 2024, production soared, exports reached record highs, and nearly all of France’s power supply became decarbonised. It’s a remarkable turnaround — but one that … Continue reading France has once again become a major exporter of electricity
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
Clean heat at city scale: the case for giant heat pumps
As towns and cities around the world seek to decarbonise, many are deciding to purchase large heat pumps, which can attach to district heating networks. In an article on the BBC News website, Chris Baraniuk discusses some of the latest developments. Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world The pipe that will supply … Continue reading Clean heat at city scale: the case for giant heat pumps
Brownfield redevelopment isn’t just about land use, it is also about energy justice
In an article on The Conversation website, Harry Radzuan, Lecturer in Project Management, London South Bank University and University of Manchester writes about how abandoned land can have a second life providing affordable, sustainable and clean energy. Is this your experience? How abandoned land can power a fair energy transition Across the UK, millions … Continue reading Brownfield redevelopment isn’t just about land use, it is also about energy justice
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