Average emissions from new passenger cars in Europe increased for the third consecutive year in 2019, reaching 122.3 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometre (g CO2/km), according to the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) final data. Data about newly registered vans show a stable trend. New EEA data set baseline for emission reductions in heavy-duty vehicles. Average … Continue reading Latest EEA data on average car emissions increasing in 2019
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EEA data on energy input and emissions for large combustion plants
This dataset from the European Environment Agency contains the location and administrative data for the largest industrial complexes in Europe, releases and transfers of regulated substances to all media, waste transfers as well as more detailed data on energy input and emissions for large combustion plants. These data are reported to EEA under Industrial Emissions … Continue reading EEA data on energy input and emissions for large combustion plants
The emissions attributable to the richest 1 percent of the global population account for more than double those of the poorest 50 percent
No one said the carbon neutral energy transition would be simple but we have a major challenge finding a more equitable balance in our carbon footprints. This is simply not sustainable. Brady Dennis, Chris Mooney and Sarah Kaplan discuss the issues arising from a new UN emissions gap report in an article on the Washington … Continue reading The emissions attributable to the richest 1 percent of the global population account for more than double those of the poorest 50 percent
Overcoming the problems of finding easily and quickly trustable energy data
Data is at the heart of good analysis. Our policymaking in energy policy depends on it, yet so often we face major data problems. One project funded by the European Commission, entitled EnerMaps, has developed a new tool to help overcome some of these problems. Below is a short version describing the project. A longer … Continue reading Overcoming the problems of finding easily and quickly trustable energy data
The maritime industry gives considerable attention to real-time data
Every sector is encouragingly giving more attention to the importance of data. The maritime industry is no different. This is an article originally published on the Sofar Ocean website. Sofar connects the world's oceans to provide insights to science, society, and industry for a more sustainable planet. The company deploys and grows the world’s largest … Continue reading The maritime industry gives considerable attention to real-time data
New EC report on CO2 emissions from maritime transport
For the first time, the European Commission has published a report on CO2 emissions from maritime transport. The report analyses the CO2 emissions and energy efficiency information of all the ships over 5,000 gross tonnage, which performed maritime transport activities related to the European Economic Area (EEA) in 2018. A news item on the Hellenic … Continue reading New EC report on CO2 emissions from maritime transport
Data is key if we are to address climate change
Recently, EiD had a post that Canada needed better data on GHG emissions if it was to meet its long-term objectives. Now Stefan Hogendoorn, CTO at Cloud Technology Solutions, writes on the Data Economy website of the importance of good data in addressing climate change. Data will lead the fight against climate change This … Continue reading Data is key if we are to address climate change
To meet GHG emissions targets, Canada needs better data
Data are so essential for our low-carbon energy transition. Even for the preparation of the long-term renovation strategies in Europe that are currently underway, many countries have faced problems with data of consumption and of the housing stock. Eric Andrew-Gee and Tavia Grant write on Canada’s Globe & Mail website that Canada has a different … Continue reading To meet GHG emissions targets, Canada needs better data
Ireland has recently launched a new interactive energy data portal
Good analysis needs good data. It is encouraging to see a new energy data portal has been launched in Ireland. Jim Scheer, Programme Manager at the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) explains the recent developments. Explore Ireland's Energy Use In the current age of fast paced and tweet sized communications, getting the message … Continue reading Ireland has recently launched a new interactive energy data portal
Raising concerns about China’s energy data quality
Nick Butler wrote a recent column in the Financial Times that gives us concern about the data we are getting from China. He gives three reasons why the data may not be accurate. What do you think? Treat China’s dubious energy data with caution The most interesting comment at Davos this year came from … Continue reading Raising concerns about China’s energy data quality
