Josh Axelrod writes on the Deutsche Welle website about the enormous role climate scenarios assign to carbon capture and the very small scale at which it actually operates today. It is not arguing that CCS is useless, but that expectations may be running far ahead of what has been demonstrated commercially. Europe just opened a … Continue reading Are climate plans betting too much on carbon capture?
Category: energy transition
New EEA report on impact of clean energy technologies in Europe
Clean energy technologies are creating hundreds of thousands of jobs across the European Union, according to a report published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). However, persistent shortages of skilled workers risk slowing future growth, while at the same time the clean energy sector faces inclusion challenges, with women and young people underrepresented. … Continue reading New EEA report on impact of clean energy technologies in Europe
Strong economic case for tackling pollution and climate change together, UN finds
Tackling air pollution and climate change together would boost global GDP by 2.8 per cent by 2035, according to a UN report, as the majority of the world continues to be exposed to air that remains below global quality standards. UN: Every US$1 invested in climate and clean-air action can return US$15 Every US$1 … Continue reading Strong economic case for tackling pollution and climate change together, UN finds
Energy in Demand News, September 6-7, 2026
Maersk, the integrated container logistics company, has signed a deal to install the first wind sail on a container ship, the Financial Times reports, noting that the maritime industry is returning “to an age-old technology to cut fuel consumption and comply with tougher environmental regulations. The sail, a 35m-high rotor sail designed by the British … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, September 6-7, 2026
Europe’s nuclear revival faces a climate reality check
In an article on the Euronews website, Liam Gilliver questions whether nuclear really provides the reliable, climate-resilient answer Europe needs, particularly as the power system becomes increasingly dominated by renewables and needs flexibility and storage rather than simply more baseload generation. Heatwaves and secret emissions: Why nuclear power may not be as ‘green’ as … Continue reading Europe’s nuclear revival faces a climate reality check
Efficiency first: the missing step in industrial decarbonisation
Mitie, one of the UK’s leading technology-driven facilities management, transformation and compliance company, provides an important blog on industrial carbonisation. The challenge for any manufacturer committed to net zero is building a pathway that works commercially, operationally and technically. Why net zero fails in manufacturing – unless you fix this first Summary Manufacturers should … Continue reading Efficiency first: the missing step in industrial decarbonisation
UNEP: World set to cross 1.5°C global warming, but can still limit, adapt to and return from higher temperatures
Report puts best-case scenario peak temperature rise at 1.8°C; others suggest over 2°C Above 1.5°C, climate impacts and risks of tipping points intensify with every fraction of a degree ‘Overshoot, peak and decline’ pathway best remaining option to help vulnerable nations and communities cope and return to below 1.5°C Global temperature rise is set to … Continue reading UNEP: World set to cross 1.5°C global warming, but can still limit, adapt to and return from higher temperatures
Energy in Demand News, August 30, 2026
Europe’s new renewable energy champion is Romania, according to The Economist. Energy storage as become a key feature of its deployment of renewables. “Unlike many western European countries, Romania is deploying storage relatively early in its solar build-out, rather than trying to catch up after large amounts of solar capacity have already been installed,” says … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, August 30, 2026
Local heat, lower bills, stronger Europe
Simona Aronica writes on the Renewable Matter website that Europe has many solutions to reach climate neutrality and become energy independent, but none will succeed without active citizen participation to ensure a just and effective transition. Warm homes, lower bills, stronger EU: the power of citizen-led energy networks How can we all enjoy comfortable … Continue reading Local heat, lower bills, stronger Europe
When solar becomes the more productive crop
Harry Parkhill writes on the BBC News website about the tension between food, farming, energy and the economic survival of farmers. 'Growing food here isn't profitable, solar is' Despite promising clean energy, solar has become a dirty word in Lincolnshire, with at least 10 large projects currently in the pipeline. Critics point to a … Continue reading When solar becomes the more productive crop
