In an article on The Conversation website, Jemimah Widdicombe, Research Associate, Museums Victoria, Museums Victoria Research Institute gives us a history lesson on the obscure environmental impact of the technologies we have developed to communicate through the ages. From the telegraph to AI, our communications systems have always had hidden environmental costsWhen we post … Continue reading We take it for granted we can instantly communicate and too often human and environmental cost of making them possible
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New analysis: Top news sources for Global Warmings’ Six Americas
This Climate Note uses data from the Climate Change in the American Mind project from the Center for Climate Change Communication at George Mason University to understand Americans’ most important sources of news as of May 2025, and to assess how they have changed since March 2021. Go to this link to understand the “Six … Continue reading New analysis: Top news sources for Global Warmings’ Six Americas
Energy in Demand News, July 6-7, 2025
The Guardian reports that Europe’s heatwaves have failed to stimulate support for climate action. “As heatwaves engulfed large swathes of Europe and North America last week – the latest in a stream of deadly extremes made worse by fossil fuel pollution – green groups are frustrated that increasingly violent weather has not spurred the urgent … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, July 6-7, 2025
“It’s easier to blame climate professionals for not sticking to their own advice, than to think about change at a higher level”
Maddie Sinclair,, PhD Candidate, School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow and Tess Davis, Research Associate, School of Health & Wellbeing, University of Glasgow write on The Conversation website about how often climate professionals are criticised for not working sustainably enough. What are your views? Why climate professionals are often held to unrealistic … Continue reading “It’s easier to blame climate professionals for not sticking to their own advice, than to think about change at a higher level”
Why have Display Energy Certificates started to disappear from public view in the UK?
It is important for consumers and the general public to know and understand the energy performance of buildings. For public buildings, the idea was to have Display Energy Certificates (DECs) that would allow the public know the performance of buildings that were deemed part of the public space. The UK, together with many EU member … Continue reading Why have Display Energy Certificates started to disappear from public view in the UK?
Energy in Demand News, June 8-9, 2025
Global energy investment is set to increase in 2025 to a record $3.3 trillion despite headwinds from elevated geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, a new IEA report says. Clean energy technologies will attract twice as much capital as fossil fuels. Investment in clean technologies – renewables, nuclear, grids, storage, low-emissions fuels, efficiency and electrification – is on … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, June 8-9, 2025
Music Climate Pact reviews progress made in the past year
Music Climate Pact Project Manager, Roxy Erickson, looks back at a year of progress and change. This was originally published on April 22nd on the Music Climate Pact website but it remains as relevant today. Charting the Last 12 Months of the Music Climate Pact as we Celebrate Earth Day Earth Day 2025 feels … Continue reading Music Climate Pact reviews progress made in the past year
Spotlight on EU funded project: three new platforms launched to help homeowners
This week, an EU-funded project, HORIS, launched three digital platforms – also called one-stop-shops, empowering homeowners to make energy-saving decisions during home renovation. The launch comes after 18 months of collaborative work by an international consortium of 10 organisations from 4 countries (Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain) which have partnered to develop these platforms to … Continue reading Spotlight on EU funded project: three new platforms launched to help homeowners
The mainstream media around the world is not doing enough to prepare the public for the impacts of climate change
In an article on The Conversation website, Sanam Mahoozi, PhD Candidate in Journalism, City St George's, University of London writes about the need for news organisations to publish more stories that explore the root causes of environmental problems and include insights from experts who can offer solutions. Why climate is an everyday story – … Continue reading The mainstream media around the world is not doing enough to prepare the public for the impacts of climate change
The world has lost foremost proponent of energy conservation
The world has not only lost the leader of the Catholic faith, but also a vocal proponent of energy conservation. Andrew Warren, chair of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, mourns the passing of an influential voice in an article on the May edition of the Energy in Buildings & Industry magazine. The passing of … Continue reading The world has lost foremost proponent of energy conservation
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