Renewable electricity is an essential part of saving the climate. At the same time, the growing power transition is starting to introduce some environmental concerns of its own. Material demands are rising, highlighting the need for a circular economy within the energy industry. What Is a Circular Economy? The circular economy is a system based … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – The Circular Economy of Energy: Why Recycling Metals Is a Climate Imperative
Category: climate change
Fears of ‘1.5-washing’
Climate campaigners and scientists say historic responsibility means developed countries should cut emissions faster than developing ones. Jo Lo writes on the Climate Home News that many rich countries need a history lesson to understand what their real contribution should be. Rich nations ignore polluting past to claim climate plans are 1.5C-compatible Claims by … Continue reading Fears of ‘1.5-washing’
New EEA briefing on risk of human exposure to harmful toxins coming from rising temperatures due to climate change
Rising temperatures due to climate change are increasing the risk of human exposure to so-called mycotoxins, naturally occurring toxins produced by fungi found in certain foods, feed and crops according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published this week. These toxins can harm health and preventing the rise of contamination requires joined-up action on … Continue reading New EEA briefing on risk of human exposure to harmful toxins coming from rising temperatures due to climate change
Energy in Demand News, March 9-10, 2025
Brazil will host COP 30 of the UNFCCC, the world’s most important climate talks in November this year in the Amazon port of Belém. Quoted in the Financial Times (behind a paywall), Marina Silva, Brazil’s environment minister, said: “It is clear that the withdrawal of the Paris agreement of the world’s second-largest emitter, the world’s … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 9-10, 2025
New EEA briefing on need to control methane emissions across Europe
More action is needed to control and reduce methane emissions across Europe and globally, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published recently. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas contributing to climate change, in addition it is also a major contributor to ground-level ozone pollution, leading to poor air quality and harm to human … Continue reading New EEA briefing on need to control methane emissions across Europe
Polling suggests catastrophic climate change-induced disasters are having little effect on the Canadian public’s understanding of the climate crisis
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
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
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