Following an emergency meeting of the EU energy ministers this week, Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen said at a press conference that domestic clean energy, electrification, modernised interconnections and improved energy efficiency “are the only way forward”. Let’s not lose sight of that. More energy independence is the goal but the past 20 years do not … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, April 5-6, 2026
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Energy crisis will be with us for quite a while
In an article on the Politico website, James Fernyhough, Elena Giordano, Ben Munster and Ben Makuch write about the impact of the current energy crisis resulting from the war in Iran. The European Commission’s energy commissioner, Dan Jørgensen, says the oil crisis triggered by Iran war will bring lengthy upheaval, in a speech reminiscent of … Continue reading Energy crisis will be with us for quite a while
Fix, don’t toss: How Europe’s right to repair Is changing consumer culture
Christian Schwägerl writes on the National Observer website about how Europe is taking a fresh approach to stopping the throwaway culture. The EU’s burgeoning repair movement is set to get a boost The grand halls of Berlin’s German Technology Museum are nearly deserted on a Sunday afternoon. The few visitors surveying the vintage cars, … Continue reading Fix, don’t toss: How Europe’s right to repair Is changing consumer culture
Britain’s energy transition: From warm front to cold homes: the cost of scrapping energy efficiency programmes
With no current programmes in place to address the issue of fuel poverty, it seems that the government is looking to claim progress by manipulating figures rather than taking effective action, says Andrew Warren, chair of the British Energy Efficiency Federation in a column in the March issue of Energy in Buildings & Industry. … Continue reading Britain’s energy transition: From warm front to cold homes: the cost of scrapping energy efficiency programmes
Accountability from below: how Ghanaian communities are holding extractive companies to account
In an article on The Conversation website, Cynthia Kwakyewah, Course Director in Social Science, York University, Canada discusses the strategies that activists in Ghana are using to push the state to act against violating their rights. Activists in Ghana are forcing extractive firms to account for the harm they cause – corporate abuse study … Continue reading Accountability from below: how Ghanaian communities are holding extractive companies to account
From ecofatigue to action: how art and science together can cut plastic waste
Ian Williams, Professor of Applied Environmental Science, University of Southampton writes on The Conversation website in novel ways to deal with plastic waste. How scientists and artists can collaborate to cut through ‘ecofatigue’ and inspire positive action Pairing scientists with an artist-in-residence can cut through “ecofatigue” (feelings of overwhelm or exhaustion about environment issues … Continue reading From ecofatigue to action: how art and science together can cut plastic waste
New EEA report on how unprepared European citizens are for coping with impact of climate change
Europeans are very concerned about extreme heat and other impacts of climate change like wildfires according to the results of a Europe-wide survey published this week. It found that many citizens were also underprepared to deal with the increasing frequency and magnitude of heatwaves, flooding, or water shortages in their own homes. Overheated and … Continue reading New EEA report on how unprepared European citizens are for coping with impact of climate change
New UK data reveal climate confusion—and the critical role of local authorities
Tim McManan-Smith writes on the energyst website how British consumers are confused by conflicting climate information. Is this your experience? Half of Britons overwhelmed by conflicting climate information UK100, a network of councils led by all political parties working together to tackle climate change, today highlighted concerning new data from the Department for Energy … Continue reading New UK data reveal climate confusion—and the critical role of local authorities
Blog by Jane Marsh – The hidden risks in Europe’s aging energy grid: why household electricity trips are increasing
Household electricity trips are increasing in European countries. Spain and Portugal recently experienced a mass blackout, and many worry that such occurrences will become even more frequent. This is primarily due to Europe’s increased use of renewable resources while failing to update its decades-old grid system. Why Are Blackouts Occurring? When Russia invaded Ukraine in … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – The hidden risks in Europe’s aging energy grid: why household electricity trips are increasing
Time to play Climate Fresk?
Fresk converts the latest climate science into a hands-on card game, helping players understand the causes, effects and feedback loops of climate change. Katharine Houreld discusses this latest game in an article on the Washington Post website. Climate-curious but confused? Grab a beer and some cards. It sounds like the beginning of a joke: … Continue reading Time to play Climate Fresk?
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