“This is when my consciousness about climate as a journalist truly awakened”

In an article on the National Observer website, Linda Solomon Wood writes about the experience that taught her about climate journalism. What are your views? What a Zen master, a grieving elder, and a carbon bomb taught me about climate journalism Have you ever stood on the edge of a tailings pond by an … Continue reading “This is when my consciousness about climate as a journalist truly awakened” →

Understanding the rise of anti-environmentalism

In an article on The Conversation website, Alastair Bonnett, Professor of Geography, Newcastle University helps us better understand why anti-environmentalism is gaining ground. He concludes, however, that the rise of anti-environmentalism appears not only complex, but curious and unsustainable. Anti-environmentalism is on the rise but it’s full of contradictions Anti-environmentalism is gaining ground. Attacks … Continue reading Understanding the rise of anti-environmentalism →

How to play and enjoy music while respecting and helping the planet

With the earth passing 1.5 degrees Celsius of heating in 2024, and recent natural disasters exacerbated by climate change, artists and researchers were asked for the Songlines Magazine website how to play and enjoy music while respecting and helping the planet. What Can Musicians and Music Lovers Do During a Climate Crisis? Charis McGowan … Continue reading How to play and enjoy music while respecting and helping the planet →

The importance of leaders and other high-profile people visibly leading by example, demonstrating commitment and helping to establish new social norms

In an article on The Conversation website, Sam Hampton, Researcher, Environmental Geography, University of Oxford and Tina Fawcett, Associate Professor, Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford discuss what it takes to encourage climate action. They argue that public willingness to make sacrifices for climate action is closely tied to perceptions of fairness and necessity. Furthermore … Continue reading The importance of leaders and other high-profile people visibly leading by example, demonstrating commitment and helping to establish new social norms →

Creative writing workshop inspires climate action

In an article on The Conversation website, Cecilia Manosa Nyblon, Director, We Are the Possible Programme, University of Exeter and Sally Flint, Creative Lead, We Are the Possible programme, University of Exeter discuss the impact of a creative writing workshop they created at their university in 2021. How storytelling, creativity and collaborations can inspire … Continue reading Creative writing workshop inspires climate action →

Time to participate in EEA’s ‘Our environment: Our future’ campaign

Do you have a story to share about how you made a positive difference, improving our environment and helping to build a more sustainable future? Then why not submit it and take part in the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) ‘Our environment : Our future’ outreach campaign? Tell EEA about Europe’s environment through your actions and … Continue reading Time to participate in EEA’s ‘Our environment: Our future’ campaign →

How organisations can align their energy efficiency with their corporate vision to help achieve their future goals

For many organisations, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a critical component of their future success. In a blog on the Energy Live News website, Sam Arje, explains why. Guest blog: Is your corporate strategy aligned with energy efficiency? With so much to consider when planning an organisation’s carbon reduction, integrating energy … Continue reading How organisations can align their energy efficiency with their corporate vision to help achieve their future goals →

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 →

‘Women in Solidarity for Energy’ (WISE) taking action to address energy poverty among women-led households

Marilyn Smith, WISE Project Coordinator, writes about the latest actions undertaken by WISE, including a ‘Translate-a-thon’ to get volunteers to help us get more content (e.g. energy saving tips, a policy brief on access to energy as a basic human right) into more languages. Here’s your chance to help out. WISE targets energy poverty among … Continue reading ‘Women in Solidarity for Energy’ (WISE) taking action to address energy poverty among women-led households →