Old multi-storey car parks might be at risk of collapse under weight of EVs

The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has said UK car parks could collapse under the weight of electric vehicles (EVs) unless weight limits are imposed or the buildings are strengthened. Read about their recent report in a news item on the Engineering and Technology (E&T) website. The article doesn’t mention it but, the size and … Continue reading Old multi-storey car parks might be at risk of collapse under weight of EVs →

Fears that key upcoming climate and finance summit in Paris is not being taken seriously

Just two weeks ahead of a key climate and finance summit, only two developed country leaders have promised to turn up. Joe Lo discusses latest developments in an article on the Climate Home News website. Rich world’s leaders fail to commit to Paris global financing summit Two weeks ahead of a highly-anticipated climate finance … Continue reading Fears that key upcoming climate and finance summit in Paris is not being taken seriously →

Silencing climate voices in the insurance industry, but not actions

There have been recent attacks by Republican-led states in the US against investors and insurers who integrate the risks of climate change into their business models. Rachel Kyte, Dean of the Fletcher School at Tufts University writes on The Conversation website that, while voices may have changed, for the most part actions have not. Fewer … Continue reading Silencing climate voices in the insurance industry, but not actions →

Blog from Jane Marsh: Why “Blue” Hydrogen Shouldn’t Be Considered Clean Energy

Hydrogen has always been an option for clean energy because it produces no byproducts other than water. There are numerous avenues for obtaining hydrogen, but not all are created equal. Companies can capture it from business operations, and electrolyzers can generate them. Each method gets a color, which determines its source and environmental impact, so … Continue reading Blog from Jane Marsh: Why “Blue” Hydrogen Shouldn’t Be Considered Clean Energy →

ExxonMobil continues to maintain that deep decarbonisation would degrade living standards

ExxonMobil's flagrant attempts to undermine climate policies deserve more widespread opprobrium, writes Andrew Warren, chair of the British Energy Efficiency Federation (BEEF) and a friend of EiD on the Business Green website. With ExxonMobil acting this way, the global climate conference (COP28) later this year in Dubai is going to be quite a showdown with … Continue reading ExxonMobil continues to maintain that deep decarbonisation would degrade living standards →

Better understanding of energy sufficiency

France has made energy sufficiency – the deliberate reduction of energy consumption – one of the three pillars of its decarbonisation strategy, alongside nuclear and renewables. However, Brussels and other European capitals have yet to fully embrace the approach. Paul Messad discusses the French approach in an article on the EURACTIV website. Energy sufficiency, … Continue reading Better understanding of energy sufficiency →

Giant heat pumps gaining in popularity

As we try to decarbonise our heating, Chris Barniuk explains in an article on the BBC News website that there is growing evidence of the popularity of heat pumps, particularly in northern Europe. The 'exploding' demand for giant heat pumps There are 2.5 million litres of water in an Olympic-sized swimming pool. If for … Continue reading Giant heat pumps gaining in popularity →

How much time and credibility should be given to arguments that deny the reality of climate change without respecting the basic rules of debate?

Le Monde has investigated the arguments of the climate sceptics, compiling and classifying them, but above all verifying them with climate reports and scientific literature. Narratives denying the scientific consensus on climate change are gaining ground. Behind a pseudo-expert facade, their inconsistencies betray profound intellectual dishonesty. William Audureau discusses what is behind this climate scepticism. … Continue reading How much time and credibility should be given to arguments that deny the reality of climate change without respecting the basic rules of debate? →

Our climate transition: American insurance companies, tired of losing money, are raising rates, restricting coverage or pulling out of some areas altogether

The largest insurer in California said it would stop offering new coverage. It’s part of a broader trend of companies pulling back from dangerous areas. Christopher Flavelle, Jill Cowan and Ivan Penn discuss latest developments in an article on the New York Times website. Are there similar trends in your country? Climate Shocks Are … Continue reading Our climate transition: American insurance companies, tired of losing money, are raising rates, restricting coverage or pulling out of some areas altogether →

Important Infographic: Buildings in the Fit for 55

EuroACE recently updated their infographic "Buildings in the Fit for 55 Package for a Climate Neutral Economy in 2050". This is a useful overview that you should find very useful. It takes into account the final version of five different files plus the Commission's proposal on EPBD. The infographic provides a detailed overview of where the energy performance … Continue reading Important Infographic: Buildings in the Fit for 55 →