In an article on The Conversation website, Llewellyn Leonard, Professor of Environmental Science, University of South Africa makes the case for South Africa, as this year’s presiden tof the G20, to push to eliminate subsidies for fossil fuels in order to promote cleaner energy. Fossil fuels are still subsidised: G20 could push for the … Continue reading South Africa, as G20 president, should push for fossil fuel subsidies to be shifted into funding cleaner energy and climate adaptation
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From Africa to Southeast Asia, the Trump administration is cancelling US support for projects designed to replace coal, oil and gas with clean energy
The US administration has pulled clean energy and just transition funding in South Africa and is pressuring EXIM and the World Bank to back fossil fuels. In an article on the Climate Home News website, Jo Lo discusses latest developments. Trump shifts US funds from shutting down foreign fossil fuels to expanding them From … Continue reading From Africa to Southeast Asia, the Trump administration is cancelling US support for projects designed to replace coal, oil and gas with clean energy
Energy in Demand News, May 11-12, 2025
The Financial Times reported an escalation of scientists’ fears of a breach of the 1.5C warming level set down in the Paris accord, after the latest data showing the monthly average global temperature had topped the threshold for 21 out of the past 22 months. The global average temperature over the 12-month period to the … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 11-12, 2025
Green steel: How hydrogen and electric ironmaking drive innovation
The steel industry's journey toward carbon neutrality has gained momentum, with hydrogen-based and electric ironmaking technologies advancing more rapidly in recent years than before. These innovations create a pathway to truly sustainable "green steel" production. Major steelmakers, mining conglomerates, and metallurgical technology providers are actively developing proprietary technologies and strategically investing in emerging steel companies. … Continue reading Green steel: How hydrogen and electric ironmaking drive innovation
New report reveals that the amount of solar power installed globally in 2024 represents a 33% surge over the 2023 figure
The renews website reported that a recent report from SolarPower Europe showed the dramatic growth in solar power globally in 2024. 'World installed almost 600GW of solar power in 2024' The world installed a record 597GW of solar power in 2024 – and could be installing 1TW per year by 2030, a new report … Continue reading New report reveals that the amount of solar power installed globally in 2024 represents a 33% surge over the 2023 figure
America’s energy transition: the shift from federal to state and local
On the Power website, Vincent Ambrose, chief commercial officer for an energy management solutions provider headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area writes about how delivering energy efficiency measures to the wider public will take a more decentralised approach, following the changes announced by the Trump administration. Policy on Energy Efficiency Moving to States—Here’s … Continue reading America’s energy transition: the shift from federal to state and local
Results from new study on reducing emissions in industry through a holistic approach
Anders Törneholm writes on the Linköping University website about a new study led by Patrik Thollander, Professor in Energy Systems at the university on a study showing that carbon emissions reductions in industry requires companies and policy makers to take a holistic approach to energy efficiency and energy management and not solely focus on technological … Continue reading Results from new study on reducing emissions in industry through a holistic approach
Energy in Demand News, May 4-5, 2025
What a way to start the week. Shortly after noon on Monday April 28th, Spain’s electricity grid suddenly and unexpectedly lost 15 GW of power—equivalent to 60% of its national demand. The massive drop caused most of the country’s electricity system to shut down, followed by much of neighbouring Portugal’s. There has been much comment … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 4-5, 2025
With global climate leadership at risk, China has the chance to step up
In an article on The Conversation website, Yixian Sun, Associate Professor in International Development, University of Bath, argues that with the US in retreat from climate action and Europe preoccupied by security challenges, new leadership is urgently needed. What are your views? The world needs climate change leadership – it’s time for China to … Continue reading With global climate leadership at risk, China has the chance to step up
UK Opposition leader is on record as backing the need for net zero, so why is she now back-tracking on previous commitments?
In a column for the April issue of Energy in Buildings and Industry, Andrew Warren, who chairs the British Energy Efficiency Federation, and is a friend of EiD, analyses why Kemi Badenoch, leader has suddenly changed her views on the importance of Britain achieving its net zero emissions target, dismissing the OECD’s conclusions of how … Continue reading UK Opposition leader is on record as backing the need for net zero, so why is she now back-tracking on previous commitments?
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