There is mixed news on climate-related philanthropy this week. Michael Bloomberg’s donations on climate action have topped $3 billion over a decade, “including a recent boost to contributions to the UN’s climate body, as broader financial support slides in the Trump era,” reports the Financial Times. “The 83-year-old pledged nearly $270mn to two climate initiatives … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 8-9, 2026
Category: climate policy
Who really shapes Australia’s climate policy debate?
In an article on The Conversation website, Christian Downie, Professor of Political Science, School of Regulation and Global Governance, Australian National University discusses those who mobilise to support or oppose climate policies in Australia. Is it the same in your country? These voices are the loudest in Australia’s ‘climate wars’ There’s a reason political … Continue reading Who really shapes Australia’s climate policy debate?
More on the recent JRC report on assessing the impact of energy efficiency
Last week, EiD published a post on the recent report from the EC’s Joint Research Council. The February issue of the British magazine, Energy in Buildings & Industry, published the following news item on the report. JRC report: Assessing the impact of Energy Efficiency on the EU Energy Consumption in 2010-2023 Between 2010 and … Continue reading More on the recent JRC report on assessing the impact of energy efficiency
The new war on climate: Trump’s scorched-earth strategy
In an article on The Conversation website, Marc Hudson, Visiting Fellow, SPRU, University of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex writes about how America is walking away from climate diplomacy and climate science. What are your views? US climate obstruction used to be about profits. Trump’s scorched earth policy is something else The Trump … Continue reading The new war on climate: Trump’s scorched-earth strategy
Europe’s carbon border tax is a wake-up call for the UK
In a column in the January issue of Energy in Buildings & Industry, Andrew Warren, Chair of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, considers the introduction of new ‘green tariff’ rules set to impact on any high-carbon goods entering into the EU and the need for the UK government to deliver on its commitment to secure … Continue reading Europe’s carbon border tax is a wake-up call for the UK
Trump’s UN climate treaty exit marks a major US retreat from climate action
In an article on The Conversation website, Gary W. Yohe, Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies, Wesleyan University, discusses the efforts of the US government to dismantle efforts to combat climate change, despite the risks. Damn the torpedoes! Trump ditches a crucial climate treaty in latest move to dismantle America’s climate protections On Jan. … Continue reading Trump’s UN climate treaty exit marks a major US retreat from climate action
China’s energy transition: what to expect in 2026
In an article on The Conversation website, Chee Meng Tan, Assistant Professor of Business Economics, University of Nottingham discusses the challenges facing China this year. China’s five green economy challenges in 2026 As China heads into the new year it will start rolling out its 15th five‑year plan, this one is for 2026-2030. Beijing … Continue reading China’s energy transition: what to expect in 2026
Greenlash, a social and political backlash against efforts to rein in emissions
Kate Yoder writes on the National Observer website about the growing greenlash to addressing carbon emissions. This was written before the US announced it was leaving 66 international organisations. Well, we definitely have our challenges to keep on the path to reducing emissions and develop a more sustainable and resilient world. One word sums … Continue reading Greenlash, a social and political backlash against efforts to rein in emissions
The global fight over a road map to transition away from fossil fuels
In an article on The Conversation website, Jennifer Morgan, Senior Fellow, Center for International Environment and Resource Policy and Climate Policy Lab, Tufts University gives her views on what will happen this year leading to COP31. No one said the energy transition would be easy and it is proving to not be. Readers should remember … Continue reading The global fight over a road map to transition away from fossil fuels
“Collective global action remains the only viable path to secure a livable future for our children and grandchildren”
Tamsin Walker writes on the Deutsche Welle website about the impact of the US withdrawal from global climate initiatives. The US has pledged to pull out of dozens of international organizations and treaties established to advance the protection of the planet. But Tamsin Walker writes that it doesn't spell the end of environmental action. … Continue reading “Collective global action remains the only viable path to secure a livable future for our children and grandchildren”
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