Gemma O'Reilly from National Economic and Social Council Ireland has published an excellent report last week that provides five recommendations on how to make Ireland a cleaner, healthier, more secure place, free of its reliance on fossil fuel. The following is the executive summary. The full report is available here. Accelerating the Transition to … Continue reading New report from Ireland’s National Economic and Social Council on accelerating the transition to a sustainable energy system
Category: decarbonisation
Blog by Rose Morrison – The missing piece in Europe’s construction decarbonisation: why equipment electrification needs urgent policy action
Image: Unsplash The transition to a zero-carbon world requires continuous effort. While every country is responsible for establishing its own green regulations, the European Union (EU) has become a leader in decarbonisation. Recent policies have set a high standard for other countries, but the EU’s construction carbon footprint can still improve. People should understand existing … Continue reading Blog by Rose Morrison – The missing piece in Europe’s construction decarbonisation: why equipment electrification needs urgent policy action
Energy in Demand News, March 8-9, 2026
The war in the Middle East could end up having a devastating impact on our global energy system. Daniel Yergin, the well-known energy analyst who is author of the 1991 ‘The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money and Power’ asks in the Financial Times this week whether the nightmare scenario for global energy is … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 8-9, 2026
Carlsberg Group’s 2025 Annual Report highlights its continued push to decarbonise energy use across its brewing operations and supply chain
James Darley reports on the Energy Digital website that brewing company Carlsberg Group has released its 2025 Annual Report, including its sustainability and ESG data focused on its climate and packaging targets. Carlsberg's Annual Report: What are the Energy Headlines? Carlsberg Group’s 2025 Annual Report highlights its continued push to decarbonise energy use across … Continue reading Carlsberg Group’s 2025 Annual Report highlights its continued push to decarbonise energy use across its brewing operations and supply chain
Decarbonising steel comes with hidden costs for communities
Steffan James, PhD Candidate, Sustainable Supply Chains, Cardiff University writes on The Conversation website about how the transformation of one steel plant has led to complex effects that ripple out over time at different scales. The unintended consequences of decarbonising steelworks For more than a century, Port Talbot in Wales has been dominated by … Continue reading Decarbonising steel comes with hidden costs for communities
Energy in Demand News, March 1-2, 2026
The New York Times reports that a North Dakota judge has approved a $345 million verdict against Greenpeace in a suit over its protests against a pipeline. “Greenpeace has said the verdict could bankrupt it. The lawsuit was over the group’s role in protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline. . . . The verdict was … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 1-2, 2026
Fossil fuels built much of the world in the 20th century but in this century we have better alternatives
In an article on the Ember website, its chair, Baroness Bryony Worthington, reflects on the recent International Energy Agency ministerial and argues that in the interests of achieving global energy independence, access and affordability, the IEA should stay the course on clean energy and climate – not bow to recent US pressure. All energy … Continue reading Fossil fuels built much of the world in the 20th century but in this century we have better alternatives
China’s shift: “Climate action not a burden, but economic chance”
Sarah Steffen writes on the Deutsche Welle website about the different paths the US and China are taking in this climate and energy transition. The Trump administration has rolled back environmental protections and blocked green energy development, China is forging ahead. China cashes in on clean energy as Trump clings to coal During a speech … Continue reading China’s shift: “Climate action not a burden, but economic chance”
Concrete without the carbon: how new materials could cut construction emissions
Alcina Johnson Sudagar, Research Scientist in Chemistry, Washington University in St. Louis, writes on The Conversation website about latest developments to reduce cement’s carbon footprint. Cement has a climate problem — here’s how geopolymers with add‑ins like cork could help fix it Concrete is all around you – in the foundation of your home, … Continue reading Concrete without the carbon: how new materials could cut construction emissions
Applying Islamic finance can be a practical and ethical framework for financing the green transition
In an article on The Conversation website, Abdul Wase Samim, PhD Candidate, Aston University in the UK shows the benefits of using the Islamic finance model for the green transition. What are your views? Why Islamic finance could provide an ethical model for funding the green transition In recent years, green finance has become … Continue reading Applying Islamic finance can be a practical and ethical framework for financing the green transition
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