Le Monde reports that a new report by the World Inequality Lab (WIL) proposes ambitious plans to cut global inequality and curb climate change. The WIL is a research institute a!liated with the Paris School of Economics. “They are putting forward a utopia and make no apologies for it. They present it directly as an … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, June 7-8, 2026
Category: climate change
New report on accelerating investment for an energy-independent and low-carbon future
Caroline Henry and Clara Calipel write on the I4CE website about the new report on the state of Europe’s climate investment. The State of Europe’s Climate Investment – 2026 Edition The energy crisis exposes the European Union’s (EU) structural vulnerabilities: accelerating investment in clean energy and low-carbon technologies is key to securing economic prosperity, energy independence, and households’ purchasing power … Continue reading New report on accelerating investment for an energy-independent and low-carbon future
A cautionary tale for global climate finance
In an article on The Conversation website Freddie Daley, Research Associate, Centre for Global Political Economy, University of Sussex and Charlie Lawrie, Postdoctoral associate, University of Sussex argue that Indonesia's failure to close the Cirebon-1 coal plant exposes fundamental flaws in the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) model, particularly its reliance on private finance to … Continue reading A cautionary tale for global climate finance
Why Poland must balance nuclear ambitions with renewable growth
Julia Damasceno writes on the Regard sur l’Est website about some of the challenges in Poland’s energy transition. Is Poland’s Nuclear Plan the Best Route to a Green Transition? To understand the complexity of Poland’s ecological transition, it is essential to place it within its broader climate and energy context. This helps shed light … Continue reading Why Poland must balance nuclear ambitions with renewable growth
“Uninsurable areas” are becoming increasingly common in Europe thanks to climate change
Clotilde Cerdan Amiard, Profesora Asociada en Finanzas Sostenibles, IE University writes io The Conversation website about the impact of climate change on property insurance in Europe. Climate change: how fires and floods are creating uninsurable areas across Europe As climate change makes extreme weather events more intense and frequent, “uninsurable areas” are becoming increasingly … Continue reading “Uninsurable areas” are becoming increasingly common in Europe thanks to climate change
Energy in Demand News, May 31-June 1, 2026
Sabine Mauderer, first deputy government of the Deutsche Bundesbank, argues in the Financial Times, that more clarity is needed on the energy transition. The recent disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, she says, highlights how dependence on fossil fuels remains a major economic and geopolitical vulnerability, reinforcing the need to accelerate the global energy transition. … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 31-June 1, 2026
Systems are made of people: rethinking climate action
In an article on The Conversation website, Charlotte A. Kukowski, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Climate Change Mitigation, University of Cambridge and Kimberly Nicholas, Associate Professor of Sustainability Science, Lund University discuss how the highest-impact climate actions often come not from personal consumption choices alone, but from influencing the institutions, networks and systems in which we … Continue reading Systems are made of people: rethinking climate action
Cooling cities means tackling traffic as well as buildings
In an article on The Conversation website, Zhonghua Zheng Assistant Professor in Data Science and Environmental Analytics, University of Manchester discusses how traffic is not just a source of pollution and emissions—it is also a significant contributor to urban heat, and reducing vehicle traffic can help cities adapt to climate change. How traffic makes … Continue reading Cooling cities means tackling traffic as well as buildings
Blog by Jane Marsh – thermostat replacement as a gateway efficiency upgrade: why small changes matter for home decarbonisation
The transition towards a low-carbon future is often associated with large-scale infrastructure projects, the adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. These measures are vital, but meaningful progress in decarbonisation also depends on smaller, practical changes made in homes and businesses every day. Why Small Efficiency Changes Matter Decarbonisation requires a combination of systemic … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – thermostat replacement as a gateway efficiency upgrade: why small changes matter for home decarbonisation
The public has connected the dots: fossil fuels mean vulnerability
Mallika Singhal writes on the 350.org website that new surveys confirm that the public across 13 countries know fossil fuels lead to conflict, and renewable energy is key to stability and security. People are ready for the energy transition. Governments need to catch up. What happens when a geopolitical crisis strikes? When wars start … Continue reading The public has connected the dots: fossil fuels mean vulnerability
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