John Woodside writes on the National Observer website about consumer attitudes that should worry all of us. This is not a Canadian story but a Canadian example that is raising concern. After back to back years of climate disasters, fewer Canadians understand climate change is real than before Canadians have witnessed catastrophic climate change-induced … Continue reading Polling suggests catastrophic climate change-induced disasters are having little effect on the Canadian public’s understanding of the climate crisis
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The EU’s recently announced Affordable Energy Action Plan is “a step in the right direction”
The Bellona Environmental Foundation recently provided its views on the EC’s recently announced energy package. Headquartered in Norway, Bellona has evolved into a recognised technology- and solution-oriented organisation with offices in Oslo, Brussels, Berlin, and Vilnius. The EU’s Affordable Energy Action Plan – watt is it all about? On February 26th, the European Commission … Continue reading The EU’s recently announced Affordable Energy Action Plan is “a step in the right direction”
First Nations peoples in Australia must be central to – and benefit from – this energy transition
Heidi Norman, Professor, Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture, Convenor: Indigenous Land & Justice Research Group, UNSW Sydney, writes on The Conversation website about the important role that First Nations people in Australia will play in the development of renewable energy infrastructure as part of the goal to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. … Continue reading First Nations peoples in Australia must be central to – and benefit from – this energy transition
Discussing the connective tissue that binds the green and digital transitions in the EU
In an article on The Conversation, Antonio Aloisi, Associate Professor of European and comparative Labour Law, IE University in Spain discusses bundling of the ‘twin’ green and digital transitions in Europe. What are your views? The EU’s ‘twin’ green and digital transitions: a policy revolution, or just Euro-jargon? In the portfolio of Teresa Ribera … Continue reading Discussing the connective tissue that binds the green and digital transitions in the EU
Energy in Demand News, March 2-3, 2025
Last week EiD referred to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) meeting this week in China and the concerns about fallout from a reported US exit. The meetings have started and US experts are not there. This weekend the Financial Times (behind a paywall) quotes several experts. “Decimating the nation’s core scientific enterprise, even … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 2-3, 2025
Britain takes important step forward to retrofit its building stock
The LHC Procurement Group, established by London Boroughs in 1966, provides knowledge and experience, technical expertise, commitment to better homes and buildings and fast and efficient procurement which delivers financial gains. It brings buyers and suppliers together to build, refurbish and maintain social housing and public property more efficiently and cost effectively, and to benefit … Continue reading Britain takes important step forward to retrofit its building stock
Governments in Africa should find ways to make green innovation work
In an article on The Conversation website, Nara Monkam, Associate Professor of Public Economics, Chair in Municipal Finance within the Department of Economics, and Head of the Public Policy Hub at the University of Pretoria, University of Pretoria discusses what it will take to make green innovation work in Africa. Has finance for green … Continue reading Governments in Africa should find ways to make green innovation work
Commission proposes to cut red tape and simplify business environment
The European Commission has adopted new proposals that will cut red tape and simplify EU rules for citizens and business. The new package of legislative proposals published February 26th hopes to give European companies a competitive edge. Bárbara Machado and Magnus Lund Nielsen discuss the new proposals in an article on the Euractiv website. … Continue reading Commission proposes to cut red tape and simplify business environment
A Clean Industrial Deal for competitiveness and decarbonisation in the EU
Wednesday the European Commission presented the Clean Industrial Deal, a bold business plan to support the competitiveness and resilience of Europe’s industry. The Deal will accelerate decarbonisation, while securing the future of manufacturing in Europe. This Deal positions decarbonisation as a powerful driver of growth for European industries. This framework is expected to drive competitiveness as … Continue reading A Clean Industrial Deal for competitiveness and decarbonisation in the EU
Energy in Demand News, February 23-24, 2025
It is welcome news that, as of last week, the Baltic States joined the European continental electricity grid after fully disconnecting from Russian and Belarussian networks. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania successfully integrated into the EU internal energy market by joining the European continental network via Poland. According to a Commission press release, “The success of … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 23-24, 2025
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