In the past three articles, I analyzed several aspects of the Hera Group, its strong dedication to sustainable development, and how the company is advancing energy efficiency in industry. There is one more thing I would like to mention and in particular Hera’s organizational structure and some common features with the Community Choice Energy (CCE) … Continue reading Blog from Silvia Zinetti: Spring thoughts on local energy aggregation: Similarities between the Italian Hera Group and the Community Choice Energy programs in California
Category: climate change
Energy giant Shell outlines its own low-carbon energy transition scenario
Royal Dutch Shell recently published it’s Sky scenario that complies with the goals of the Paris climate agreement. Chris Mooney and Steven Mufson explain in an article in The Washington Post. Shell — yes, that Shell — just outlined a radical scenario for what it would take to halt climate change Royal Dutch Shell … Continue reading Energy giant Shell outlines its own low-carbon energy transition scenario
The climate crisis highlights the importance of advancing a deep and just transition that decarbonises society and provides a new basis for organising society to endure climate shocks
Vishwas Satgar, Associate Professor, Department of International Relations at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa gives us much to think in an article on The Conversation website about as we struggle with how we are going to achieve the low-carbon energy transition globally. He discusses a Marxist approach, noting that in the 20th … Continue reading The climate crisis highlights the importance of advancing a deep and just transition that decarbonises society and provides a new basis for organising society to endure climate shocks
The concept of “carbon neutrality” is a lofty ambition for cities, but is it achievable?
Cities are playing an ever-increasing role in our low-carbon strategies. Many are working towards being 100% on renewables or carbon neutral. Joe Blakey, PhD Researcher and Sherilyn MacGregor, Reader in Environmental Politics at the Sustainable Consumption Institute at the University of Manchester question whether cities can truly be carbon neutral. They present a good argument … Continue reading The concept of “carbon neutrality” is a lofty ambition for cities, but is it achievable?
Bumpy road for our energy transition: consumers increasingly embracing gas-guzzling vehicles
In January the Carbuyer website wrote: “It’s no secret that British car buyers have a soft spot for SUVs. These 4x4-style vehicles have become more popular than ever before.” Hiroko Tabuchi writes in the New York Times that this is a global phenomenon. This is definitely a worrying trend. Solutions? The World Is … Continue reading Bumpy road for our energy transition: consumers increasingly embracing gas-guzzling vehicles
Reintroducing ancient Chinese water systems into modern urban design
We realise more and more that we have much to learn from past experience. Landscape architect Kongjian Yu is making ‘friends with water’ to mitigate extreme weather events in modern metropolises. Brigid Delaney explains in an article in The Guardian. Turning cities into sponges: how Chinese ancient wisdom is taking on climate change How … Continue reading Reintroducing ancient Chinese water systems into modern urban design
“A leading solution may be hidden in plain sight”
Working in industrial energy efficiency, it has been difficult to tap into the potential for energy savings in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This report from Canada assesses the opportunities for SMEs to cut their carbon emissions. In Europe, this is also a relatively untapped sector that needs addressing, especially to improve its energy performance. … Continue reading “A leading solution may be hidden in plain sight”
Recent observations show that melting Arctic sea ice is affecting global circulation of the oceans
There is new evidence of the impact of melting Arctic ice on the circulation in our oceans. Chris Mooney explains in the Washington Post about the most recent analysis. The fast-melting Arctic is already messing with the ocean’s circulation, scientists say Scientists studying a remote and icy stretch of the North Atlantic have found new … Continue reading Recent observations show that melting Arctic sea ice is affecting global circulation of the oceans
Potential impact of climate change on pension funds
When it comes to addressing climate change, few things should be left unattended as we are finding out. This is true for our pension funds as explained by Shehab Khan in The Independent. While she writes about the UK, the concern is global. The UK Government admits there is "a lack of attention and outright … Continue reading Potential impact of climate change on pension funds
How to cope with distrustful segments of society that fear what academia does
Everything is being challenged these days. In some ways that is probably positive but it does come with certain problems. Andrew J. Hoffman, Holcim (US) Professor at the Ross School of Business and School of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan provides a thoughtful article about how academia needs to adapt to the … Continue reading How to cope with distrustful segments of society that fear what academia does
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