New publication from BPIE: Making the global pledge to double energy efficiency count

To double the global average annual rate of energy efficiency improvements — from approximately 2% to over 4% annually — by 2030. Yet, no shared methodology was established to measure progress toward this goal. This paper gives policymakers the tools to align on definitions, track genuine progress, and uphold the commitments made on the global … Continue reading New publication from BPIE: Making the global pledge to double energy efficiency count →

Romania’s energy transition: legal action to try to disband Greenpeace Romania

In an article on the Deutsche Welle website, Astrid Benölken and Tobias Zuttmann explain that Greenpeace Romania faces legal action from the state gas firm Romgaz, which wants the environmental group shut down. Critics warn this is the latest in a string of attacks on civil society groups. Greenpeace in court: Romania takes aim … Continue reading Romania’s energy transition: legal action to try to disband Greenpeace Romania →

Data centres will “compete with local communities for energy and water”

Tom Wicker writes on the International Bar Association website about some of the legal issues related to AI and data centres. What are your views? Climate crisis: AI data centres to drive significant increase in energy demand and emissions In April, the International Energy Agency published a report on the ever-growing links between energy … Continue reading Data centres will “compete with local communities for energy and water” →

Finding out what’s holding people back from getting energy-saving upgrades to their homes

In an article on The Conversation website, Jaime Comber, Senior Research Consultant in Energy Futures, University of Technology Sydney; Ed Langham, Research Director, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney; and Nimish Biloria, Associate Professor of Architecture, University of Technology Sydney discuss what the main barriers holding back Australians from renovating their homes. … Continue reading Finding out what’s holding people back from getting energy-saving upgrades to their homes →

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 →