The US administration has pulled clean energy and just transition funding in South Africa and is pressuring EXIM and the World Bank to back fossil fuels. In an article on the Climate Home News website, Jo Lo discusses latest developments. Trump shifts US funds from shutting down foreign fossil fuels to expanding them From … Continue reading From Africa to Southeast Asia, the Trump administration is cancelling US support for projects designed to replace coal, oil and gas with clean energy
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Energy in Demand News, May 11-12, 2025
The Financial Times reported an escalation of scientists’ fears of a breach of the 1.5C warming level set down in the Paris accord, after the latest data showing the monthly average global temperature had topped the threshold for 21 out of the past 22 months. The global average temperature over the 12-month period to the … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 11-12, 2025
With 90% of countries yet to produce updated climate plans, the COP30 presidency is encouraging grassroots organisations to lead the way
Matteo Civillini writes on the Climate Home News website about the call from the COP30 presidency to encourage governments to bolster their national climate plans in advance of the upcoming COP30 climate summit in Brazil. Brazil calls on local groups to “inspire” governments in boosting climate action Brazil’s COP30 presidency wants to elevate grassroots … Continue reading With 90% of countries yet to produce updated climate plans, the COP30 presidency is encouraging grassroots organisations to lead the way
Methane data and transparency continue to improve, but emissions remain far too high
Methane accounts for a third of all global warming. Experts say it's relatively easy to reduce in some sectors. Inayat Singh discusses the results of a recent IEA report in an article on the CBC News website. Emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, remain high worldwide despite available solutions Methane emissions, a key … Continue reading Methane data and transparency continue to improve, but emissions remain far too high
Results from new study on reducing emissions in industry through a holistic approach
Anders Törneholm writes on the Linköping University website about a new study led by Patrik Thollander, Professor in Energy Systems at the university on a study showing that carbon emissions reductions in industry requires companies and policy makers to take a holistic approach to energy efficiency and energy management and not solely focus on technological … Continue reading Results from new study on reducing emissions in industry through a holistic approach
What can we learn from Immanuel Kant about navigating today’s multiple crises?
In an article on The Conversation website, Rafael Ziegler, Professor, Department of Management, HEC Montréal explains what we can learn in addressing climate change and other crises from the teachings of Immanuel Kant. Freedom in an age of climate crisis and trade wars: Lessons from philosopher Immanuel Kant A decade ago, the majority of … Continue reading What can we learn from Immanuel Kant about navigating today’s multiple crises?
Energy in Demand News, May 4-5, 2025
What a way to start the week. Shortly after noon on Monday April 28th, Spain’s electricity grid suddenly and unexpectedly lost 15 GW of power—equivalent to 60% of its national demand. The massive drop caused most of the country’s electricity system to shut down, followed by much of neighbouring Portugal’s. There has been much comment … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 4-5, 2025
Our energy and climate transition: are people’s minds really made up? Or are they still open to change?
In an article on The Conversation website, the authors ask many pertinent questions on our attitudes and behaviour related to addressing climate change. The survey they undertook was in Australia. The authors are: Kelly Kirkland, Research Fellow in Psychology, The University of Queensland; Abby Robinson, PhD candidate in Social Psychology, The University of Melbourne; Amy … Continue reading Our energy and climate transition: are people’s minds really made up? Or are they still open to change?
How to play and enjoy music while respecting and helping the planet
With the earth passing 1.5 degrees Celsius of heating in 2024, and recent natural disasters exacerbated by climate change, artists and researchers were asked for the Songlines Magazine website how to play and enjoy music while respecting and helping the planet. What Can Musicians and Music Lovers Do During a Climate Crisis? Charis McGowan … Continue reading How to play and enjoy music while respecting and helping the planet
The importance of leaders and other high-profile people visibly leading by example, demonstrating commitment and helping to establish new social norms
In an article on The Conversation website, Sam Hampton, Researcher, Environmental Geography, University of Oxford and Tina Fawcett, Associate Professor, Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford discuss what it takes to encourage climate action. They argue that public willingness to make sacrifices for climate action is closely tied to perceptions of fairness and necessity. Furthermore … Continue reading The importance of leaders and other high-profile people visibly leading by example, demonstrating commitment and helping to establish new social norms
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