New EEA report on progress made in EU to reduce GHG emissions

Greenhouse gas emissions dropped by two percent last year across the European Union, compared to 2021 levels according to estimates in the latest European Environment Agency (EEA) ‘Trends and Projections’ report published this week. However, despite gains made in emissions reductions, renewable energy and energy efficiency, the report cautions that accelerated action is urgently needed … Continue reading New EEA report on progress made in EU to reduce GHG emissions →

Energy in Demand News, October 22nd, 2023

We are now about two months away from COP28 in Dubai. All of us are anxious that real progress is made because the signs of climate crisis are growing and there definitely is a need to ramp up ambition and action. We were discouraged this week when EU member states this week adopted a common … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, October 22nd, 2023 →

Study shows that the carbon impact of the richest people’s driving habits have damaged the climate more than “those of the poorest”

The UK climate campaign group Possible calls for ‘polluter pays’ tax based on vehicle size as analysis shows that today’s SUVs often emit more carbon emissions than much older cars. Peter Walker discusses the research in an article on the Guardian website. SUVs emit more climate damaging gas than older cars do, study finds … Continue reading Study shows that the carbon impact of the richest people’s driving habits have damaged the climate more than “those of the poorest” →

European companies producing the many technologies that help improve energy efficiency feel left out by policymakers in Brussels

Nikolaus J. Kurmayer writes on the EURACTIV website about how the energy efficiency industry in Europe was left out of the European Commission’s proposal for a Net-Zero Industry ACT (NZIA), tabled in March this year, yet has so much potential to contribute, according to analysis from the IEA. What are your views? ‘Golden era’ … Continue reading European companies producing the many technologies that help improve energy efficiency feel left out by policymakers in Brussels →

Governments around the world will need to impose tighter regulations if the problems caused by air pollution are to be tackled

Although almost everyone in the world now breathes air that is polluted in some way, the unfolding story of air pollution is one of environmental inequality. In an article on the BBC News website, Kamala Thiagarajan discusses the issues and the possible solutions to the growing problem of air pollution globally. Why clean air … Continue reading Governments around the world will need to impose tighter regulations if the problems caused by air pollution are to be tackled →

Paris 50 degrees: a full-scale exercise in the 13th and 19th arrondissements

On October 13, 2023, the capital staged a full-scale crisis exercise to deal with the future heatwaves that await us. "Paris 50°": this is the name of the crisis exercise that the capital launched. Faced with global warming and heatwaves that are likely to multiply and intensify in the coming years, the City of Paris … Continue reading Paris 50 degrees: a full-scale exercise in the 13th and 19th arrondissements →

New IEA report on electricity grids and secure energy transitions

Following the report by EEA-ACER on power systems this week, the IEA has also come out on a new report on electricity grids. The first-of-its-kind global study finds the world must add or replace 80 million km of grids by 2040, equal to all grids globally today, to meet national climate targets and support energy … Continue reading New IEA report on electricity grids and secure energy transitions →

Energy in Demand News, October 15, 2023

Encouragingly, this week the World Bank officially expanded its mission to include climate change, while pushing ahead with reforms that could unlock additional funding and cheaper loans for green projects. The historical objective to “end poverty” should now be achieved “on a livable planet”. The new mission will give the lender the formal mandate to … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, October 15, 2023 →

DNV’s 2023 Energy Transition Outlook: renewables still not replacing fossil fuels in the global energy mix

DNV launched its seventh edition of its Energy Transition Outlook. The highlights are: Global electric vehicles sales, solar and battery installations hit record highs in 2022. However, renewables are only partly meeting growing energy demand rather than replacing fossil fuels in the energy mix. Fossil fuels are still growing in absolute terms. Energy related CO2 … Continue reading DNV’s 2023 Energy Transition Outlook: renewables still not replacing fossil fuels in the global energy mix →

New study reveals that the quantity of European hops, which gives beer its distinctive bitter taste, is declining

Esme Stallard writes on the BBC news website about a new study that assesses the impact of hotter, longer and drier summers on the quality and taste of beer. Climate change could make beer taste worse Global warming is changing the quality and taste of beer, scientists have warned. A new study reveals that … Continue reading New study reveals that the quantity of European hops, which gives beer its distinctive bitter taste, is declining →