New EEA report on impact on the most vulnerable groups in Europe

Europe is warming up faster than any other continent and the most vulnerable people are bearing the brunt of climate impacts. A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA), published this week shows that although the most vulnerable groups are disproportionately affected, they are often overlooked in climate adaptation planning and especially implementation. … Continue reading New EEA report on impact on the most vulnerable groups in Europe →

Energy in Demand News, June 8-9, 2025

Global energy investment is set to increase in 2025 to a record $3.3 trillion despite headwinds from elevated geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, a new IEA report says. Clean energy technologies will attract twice as much capital as fossil fuels. Investment in clean technologies – renewables, nuclear, grids, storage, low-emissions fuels, efficiency and electrification – is on … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, June 8-9, 2025 →

Music Climate Pact reviews progress made in the past year

Music Climate Pact Project Manager, Roxy Erickson, looks back at a year of progress and change. This was originally published on April 22nd on the Music Climate Pact website but it remains as relevant today. Charting the Last 12 Months of the Music Climate Pact as we Celebrate Earth Day Earth Day 2025 feels … Continue reading Music Climate Pact reviews progress made in the past year →

The mainstream media around the world is not doing enough to prepare the public for the impacts of climate change

In an article on The Conversation website, Sanam Mahoozi, PhD Candidate in Journalism, City St George's, University of London writes about the need for news organisations to publish more stories that explore the root causes of environmental problems and include insights from experts who can offer solutions. Why climate is an everyday story – … Continue reading The mainstream media around the world is not doing enough to prepare the public for the impacts of climate change →

Call for an ‘energy savings first’ principle in Europe

Rather than an ‘energy efficiency first principle’ in Europe, Christoph Schwaiger discusses in an article on the Euractiv website that the French think-tank, négaWatt, is arguing for a new principle would be beneficial, focusing on not just how we use energy, but on how much energy we truly need. This comes closer to the sufficiency … Continue reading Call for an ‘energy savings first’ principle in Europe →

New provisional data from EEA shows CO2 emissions from new cars registered in Europe slightly increased in 2024

After a steady and significant reduction from 2020 to 2023, average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new cars registered in Europe slightly increased in 2024, according to new provisional data published this week by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans slightly increased in 2024 Average CO2 emissions … Continue reading New provisional data from EEA shows CO2 emissions from new cars registered in Europe slightly increased in 2024 →

Energy in Demand News, June 1-2, 2025

Austria and Slovenia are the only European countries whose defence ministries have committed to reaching net zero military emissions, according to an analysis of 30 European countries (EU 27 plus Norway, Switzerland and UK). An article in the Guardian on the analysis added that only about one-third have worked out the size of their carbon … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, June 1-2, 2025 →

The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, passed by the US House of Representatives last week, would slow efforts to green the energy system as climate change accelerated

Benjamin Storrow and E&E News write on the Scientific American website about the potential impact of the latest legislation that is going through the approval process in Washington. Republican Megabill Called a ‘Nightmare Scenario’ for Clean Energy The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" passed last week by the House would effectively end most clean … Continue reading The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, passed by the US House of Representatives last week, would slow efforts to green the energy system as climate change accelerated →

Impact of climate change on bird migration

Migratory birds cover great distances to feed and breed, sometimes crossing continents and oceans in record time. Are they being impacted by rising global temperatures? On the Deutsche Welle website Melissa Escaria Parra discusses that impacty How climate change is altering bird migration Birds have always been a source of inspiration for humanity, with … Continue reading Impact of climate change on bird migration →

Peruvian farmer loses climate case against RWE – but paves way for future action

In an article on the Deutsche Welle website, Louise Osborne discusses about a recent court case in Germany. Judges have dismissed a climate case brought by a Peruvian farmer against German energy company RWE seeking damages for endangering his home due to melting glaciers. Experts say that despite dismissing the lawsuit, the ruling sets a … Continue reading Peruvian farmer loses climate case against RWE – but paves way for future action →