When the planet becomes a character: climate change and the new weird

In an article on The Conversation website, Trang Dang, Visiting Lecturer in English Literature, Nottingham Trent University on the need for New Weird fiction in addressing climate change. What are your views? Why we need weird stories for a warming world For centuries, nature has been the backdrop to human drama: a stage humanity … Continue reading When the planet becomes a character: climate change and the new weird →

From doubt to dogma: understanding the climate debate in America

In an article on The Conversation website, Gary W. Yohe, Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies, Wesleyan University discusses what is driving climate scepticism in the US. Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience Scientists are trained to be professional skeptics: to always judge the validity of a claim or finding on … Continue reading From doubt to dogma: understanding the climate debate in America →

Heat, health and hope: Spain’s response to a warming climate

Amy Walker writes on the BBC News website about Spain’s way to address the impact of climate change on its population. Spain to open network of climate shelters Spain is to set up a national network of climate shelters in public buildings to offer people refuge from intense heat before next summer, its prime … Continue reading Heat, health and hope: Spain’s response to a warming climate →

Europe’s climate ambitions face a political reality check

European industrial and agricultural concerns are facing diluted environmental regulations, while the bloc as a whole has reduced its climate targets. Tim Schauenberg writes on the Deutsche Welle website to understand what's at stake and how do far-right parties feature in the mix. Is Europe turning away from climate protection? Amid tariff disputes, the … Continue reading Europe’s climate ambitions face a political reality check →

Ecological myopia: why climate action keeps falling short

In an article on The Conversation website, Tom Pegram, Associate Professor in Global Governance and Deputy Director of UCL Global Governance Institute, UCL and Simon Dalby, Professor Emeritus of Geography and Environmental Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University write about ecological myopia, treating climate change as one issue among many rather than as a sign of wider … Continue reading Ecological myopia: why climate action keeps falling short →

Energy in Demand News, December 21-22, 2025

EiD wishes you a very festive season and we look forward to seeing you in 2026 Let’s all do our best to get our zero-carbon energy transition on track The Washington Post reports that the Trump administration is planning to close its key climate research centre. The National Center for Atmospheric Research laboratory in Boulder … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, December 21-22, 2025 →

“Most plug-in solar devices are still sold in Germany, far ahead of the rest of the world”

Gero Rueter writes on the Deutsche Welle website about the popularity of home-fitted solar devices. These home-fitted renewable-energy sources are inexpensive and easy to install, and reduce electricity costs. Here's what can be learned from their surging popularity in Germany. Cheaper, cleaner energy drives Germany's balcony-solar boom Transitioning to renewables is critical when it comes to … Continue reading “Most plug-in solar devices are still sold in Germany, far ahead of the rest of the world” →

After Paris: Canada’s climate commitments meet political reality

There is no need to recount the political and economic challenges that Canada is facing this year. Given everything, Canada still has a legally binding climate target. David Thurton writes on the CBC News website that the country is projected to only be halfway to meeting its 2030 target. Canada's 2030 climate target far … Continue reading After Paris: Canada’s climate commitments meet political reality →

About two-thirds of American voters think global warming is affecting the cost of living

The Center for Climate Change Communication at George Mason University have recently undertaken a national survey to get a better understanding of the attitudes to climate change and have published the results in a new report. Below are some of the results of the survey: They find that the economy and the cost of living are … Continue reading About two-thirds of American voters think global warming is affecting the cost of living →

How Europe’s carbon border tax will show up in your shopping basket

Simona Sagone, PhD Candidate, Green Finance, Lund University and University of Palermo, writes on The Conversation website about the impact of the EU’s new carbon border adjustment mechanism that is coming into force at the beginning of 2026. How Europe’s new carbon tax on imported goods will change global trade – and our shopping … Continue reading How Europe’s carbon border tax will show up in your shopping basket →