Chris Stark, the chief executive of the Climate Change Committee – an independent non-departmental public body that advises the United Kingdom and devolved Governments and Parliaments on tackling and preparing for climate change – says populist response and culture war around the term “net zero” is inhibiting environmental progress. In an article on the Guardian … Continue reading Britain’s energy transition: the concept of “net zero” has become a political slogan used to start a “dangerous” culture war over the climate
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Energy in Demand News, April 21, 2024
Is it two steps forward and one step back or the reverse. The climate and energy transition is underway. The question is what way? This week in an article on the Financial Times (behind a paywall), the global financial services company J P Morgan said that the world needs a “reality check” on its move … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, April 21, 2024
Spotting the fossil fuel industry’s disinformation tactics
Fossil fuel companies use their power to influence the debate on climate change and fossil fuels internationally, pushing disinformation campaigns advancing false or misleading climate solutions. Amy Westervelt and Kyle Pope have covered climate disinformation for a combined 20-plus years – here’s their guide on how to decode it How to spot five of … Continue reading Spotting the fossil fuel industry’s disinformation tactics
New tool empowers regions in their energy transition across Europe
The REGIO1st Planning Framework provides a comprehensive, structured approach for regional energy planners in Europe to develop and implement sustainable, cost-effective energy strategies in line with the Energy Efficiency First (EE1st) principle. Regions and cities play a key role in the energy transition across Europe, as they are the main channel for the implementation of … Continue reading New tool empowers regions in their energy transition across Europe
France is aiming for one million new heat pumps a year to be manufactured in the country by 2027
The French Minister of Economy and Energy, Bruno Le Maire, unveiled on Monday (15 April) the government’s plan to revive its heat pump industry, which comes amidst a slump in European heat pump manufacturing. Paul Messad discusses latest developments in an article on the Euractiv website. France’s battle plan to produce one million heat … Continue reading France is aiming for one million new heat pumps a year to be manufactured in the country by 2027
Latest public opinion on climate and aviation in Europe
While debates about farming and heat pumps have brought some climate policy debates to a standstill in Brussels, new public opinion research shows how action on aviation could represent a new way forward for climate and the EU. Ed Hodgson writes about the latest public opinion research in an article on the Euractiv website. … Continue reading Latest public opinion on climate and aviation in Europe
Blog by Stephen Davies: Should more UK property owners follow Norway in adopting heat pumps?
Low heat pump adoption in the UK compared to other European countries remains a pressing issue. However, there is a wealth of potential benefits if UK property owners were to emulate Norway's successful heat pump adoption strategy. This article discusses the advantages of following Norway's lead on the use of heat pumps. It reflects how … Continue reading Blog by Stephen Davies: Should more UK property owners follow Norway in adopting heat pumps?
Lessons from the Cold War to address environmental sustainability
The British academic, Peter Sutoris, whose work bridges anthropology with education, development studies and environmental studies, writes on the National Observer website linking the lessons learned from the Cold War. Peter argues that the Cold War shows that environmental sustainability, like peace, cannot be achieved solely by focusing on technology. Can a net-zero world … Continue reading Lessons from the Cold War to address environmental sustainability
European Citizens’ Panel provides recommendations on energy efficiency
The European Citizens’ Panel on Energy Efficiency brings together 150 European citizens to discuss how energy may be used in the EU and how the energy system will change. The panel met three times and produced recommendations for the European Commission. 150 European citizens adopted 13 recommendations for the EC on energy efficiency during the … Continue reading European Citizens’ Panel provides recommendations on energy efficiency
Energy in Demand News, April 14, 2024
This week Politico reported about a leaked draft report outlining the EU’s priorities for the next five years. It hardly mentions climate and shockingly only mentions “environment” as a promise to create a “business-friendly environment.” The report says that green groups are incensed. “This plan expects 20th-century military strategy to protect people from 21st-century security … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, April 14, 2024
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