A news item on the Energy Voice website discusses the latest report from DNV GL provides strategies and solutions that help change how—and how much—energy is used. What are your views. Energy efficiency the ‘secret weapon’ in reducing emissions - News for the Oil and Gas Sector Energy efficiency measures in buildings and industrial … Continue reading Energy efficiency measures in buildings & industrial facilities are key driver to accelerate the energy transition
Category: energy transition
Irish president calls for new approach to economics that incorporates the “radicalism” of climate activism
Ireland’s President, Michael D Higgins was speaking at an event in Ireland this week where he called for an entirely new approach to climate activism. James Ward explains in an article up to the event on The Times website leading. Economic plans must include climate radicalism, says Michael D Higgins Michael D Higgins will … Continue reading Irish president calls for new approach to economics that incorporates the “radicalism” of climate activism
American philanthropies playing big role in climate technology development
Everyone is pushing for more technology developments that will help us cut GHG emissions and reduce energy demand. Katherine Ellison writes on the Washington Post website about the role philanthropies are playing in funding many of these innovations. What are your views? Philanthropies flow funds to climate technologies Dave’s team launched a start-up in … Continue reading American philanthropies playing big role in climate technology development
Generations after people learned to make ice in the desert, the same technique under development to provide us with radiative cooling
Sarah Kaplan writes on the Washington Post website about the innovation from one scientist at the University of California at Los Angeles to use ancient techniques to demonstrate electricity-free electricity. It will be interesting to follow these developments in the future. Bringing the chill of the cosmos to a warming planet Long ago, in … Continue reading Generations after people learned to make ice in the desert, the same technique under development to provide us with radiative cooling
Making telecommuting sustainable
Hannah Budnitz, University of Oxford, Emmanouil Tranos, University of Bristol and Lee Chapman, University of Birmingham write on The Conversation website what it will take for the transition of working from home if we are to make it sustainable. A transition to working from home won't slash emissions unless we make car-free lifestyles viable … Continue reading Making telecommuting sustainable
Sweden tops the World Economic Forum’s Energy Transitions Index
Harry Kretchmer writes on the WEForum website about the progress that Sweden has made in its energy transition and that the country now tops the WEF Energy Transitions Index. How is your country doing? Transforming homes into power stations - how Sweden is disrupting energy production 54% of Sweden’s power comes from renewables and … Continue reading Sweden tops the World Economic Forum’s Energy Transitions Index
While Germany has seen recent gains in renewable energy there is still a long way to go to reach the 65% renewable target by 2030
While all the world has been watching Germany’s ambitious Energiewende (energy transition), while there have been many improvements there are still many challenges to reach its long-term goals. Recent developments in renewables is described in a news item on the renews.biz website. German renewables hits 'almost 50%' of consumption Renewable energy accounted for 48% … Continue reading While Germany has seen recent gains in renewable energy there is still a long way to go to reach the 65% renewable target by 2030
Fast-growing countries can not only develop their own sustainable energy systems but provide a source of learning and knowledge to influence global trends
Radhika Khosla from University of Oxford, Ajinkya Shrish Kamat from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Venkatesh Narayanamurti from Harvard University explain in an article on The Conversation website that globally we have much to learn from India, China and Brazil as we continue with our clean energy transition. What the world can learn from … Continue reading Fast-growing countries can not only develop their own sustainable energy systems but provide a source of learning and knowledge to influence global trends
What it will take for Africa to go green and disentangle itself from the business of exporting fossil fuels abroad
As Africa develops faster, countries are shifting their focus to investment in renewable energy. The director of the Nairobi-based think tank Power Shift Africa explains how the continent can embark on a journey toward a green future. Sam Baker interviewed Mohamed Adow in an article on the Deutsche Welle website 'We are not locked … Continue reading What it will take for Africa to go green and disentangle itself from the business of exporting fossil fuels abroad
What do Canadians think about the role oil and gas should play in Canada’s energy future, and how polarised is the conversation?
A University of Ottawa survey finds opinions polarized by party affiliation more than ideology, with party rhetoric amplifying ideological differences. Rafael Aguirre, Stephen Bird and Monica Gattinger discuss the survey on the Policy Options website. What Canadians think about the future of oil and gas The past 12 months have roiled the global oil … Continue reading What do Canadians think about the role oil and gas should play in Canada’s energy future, and how polarised is the conversation?
