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 →

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 →

Blog by Jane Marsh: How Flood-Prone Cities Can Become Hydro Energy Hubs

Many people live far away from coasts and flood plains, worrying about how it would affect their investments and livelihoods. Regions known for its flooding trends can transform their reputation by capturing the heavy winds and rain. Then, it could turn into electricity for citizens. How do these geographies become hydroelectric havens instead of battered … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh: How Flood-Prone Cities Can Become Hydro Energy Hubs →

Energy in Demand News, February 23-24, 2025

It is welcome news that, as of last week, the Baltic States joined the European continental electricity grid after fully disconnecting from Russian and Belarussian networks. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania successfully integrated into the EU internal energy market by joining the European continental network via Poland. According to a Commission press release, “The success of … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 23-24, 2025 →

“Try to be coolheaded about climate risk, and even conventional estimates of damage will overwhelm you”

David Wallace-Wells, an opinion writer for the New York Times, recently published his newsletter on climate risk and climate justice. In the newsletter he discusses these issues with the legal scholar Cass Sunstein about his new book on climate justice. This is an important read for you. Do you have any comments? In a … Continue reading “Try to be coolheaded about climate risk, and even conventional estimates of damage will overwhelm you” →

Energy in Demand News, February 16-17, 2025

It is encouraging that institutional investors with $1.5 trillion in funds have told asset managers to step up on climate action or risk being dumped, according to the Financial Times (behind a paywall). “A group of 26 financial institutions and pension funds from Australia to the US, including Scottish Widows, the People’s Partnership and Brunel … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 16-17, 2025 →

New report shows that global warming represents an existential threat to the EU

Zia Weise writes on the Politico website about a new German government report. It argues that global warming will exacerbate conflicts, hunger and migration worldwide, with growing risks for Europe. Climate change threatens EU’s survival, German security report warns Global warming represents an existential threat to the European Union, according to a landmark German … Continue reading New report shows that global warming represents an existential threat to the EU →