It is encouraging that the OECD has published a Data Explainer that details the need for governments to step up policies promoting more efficient energy use. It focuses on 13 energy efficiency policies, including minimum energy performance standards (MEPS), public financing mechanisms for buildings and industry (e.g. green mortgages, vendor credits), fuel economy standards and … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 10-11, 2026
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European cities are starting to show what happens when streets are built for people
Zeeshan Tirmizi writes on the Deutsche Welle website about a citizen-led campaign in Berlin that is collecting signatures to create a car‑free centre in the German capital. Other European cities also show what happens when streets are built for people. Here's what happens when cities kick out cars Berliners lost 60 hours to traffic … Continue reading European cities are starting to show what happens when streets are built for people
EEA’s latest official reported data on levels of key air pollutants in Europe
Most air quality monitoring stations in Europe achieve current EU legal standards for key air pollutants. However, the levels of key pollutants — like particulate matter, benzo(a)pyrene and especially ground-level ozone — remain a significant problem, according to the latest air quality assessments published this week by the European Environment Agency (EEA). Progress in … Continue reading EEA’s latest official reported data on levels of key air pollutants in Europe
Even in a quieter Paris, songbirds haven’t found their natural voice
The EiD team goes out each morning in Paris and hears the dawn chorus. Now we find out that the same birds outside Paris have a different voice. Dan Mennill, Professor and Associate Dean of Science, University of Windsor writes on The Conversation website how noise affects birds singing. Paris has successfully cut noise … Continue reading Even in a quieter Paris, songbirds haven’t found their natural voice
New EEA briefings on the circular economy in Europe
Turning Europe’s circular economy ambitions into reality will depend on making it people-focused — in particular — making sure European Union rules in place work to make it a success for entrepreneurs, business owners, citizens and workers alike, according to two assessments published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) this week. Creating win-win for … Continue reading New EEA briefings on the circular economy in Europe
AI regulation has a climate blind spot: why sustainability is being overlooked
In an article on The Conversatin website, Louise Du Toit, Lecturer in Law, Southampton Law School, University of Southampton writes that by integrating sustainability into AI laws, the planet can be somewhat safeguarded alongside AI’s rapid expansion AI laws overlook environmental damage – here’s what needs to change More than 200 laws have been … Continue reading AI regulation has a climate blind spot: why sustainability is being overlooked
New E3G briefing on key opportunities and political choices for the next phase of decarbonisation in the EU
On the E3G website, Pepe Escrig, Leah Nyamey and Manon Dufour give an excellent briefing to prepare for the next phase of decarbonisation in the EU. Making the EU’s climate and energy policy fit for the 2030s Europe is entering a new phase of its climate transition. The upcoming review of the EU’s climate and energy … Continue reading New E3G briefing on key opportunities and political choices for the next phase of decarbonisation in the EU
The ‘God Squad’ Waives Environmental Rules for Offshore Drilling
In an article on the BBC News website, Esme Stallard discusses how the Endangered Species Committee, known as the “God Squad,” voted to override Endangered Species Act restrictions on oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico, home to critically endangered whales and other imperilled wildlife. 'God squad' waives animal protections to expand … Continue reading The ‘God Squad’ Waives Environmental Rules for Offshore Drilling
Rethinking what a ‘proper’ holiday looks like
Sarah Barfield Marks, PhD Researcher, Department of Psychology, University of Bath writes on The Conversation website about what it takes to have a more sustainable holiday. What are your views? Home or away? Why planning a sustainable holiday is about more than swapping planes for trains As we emerge from a relentlessly gloomy winter … Continue reading Rethinking what a ‘proper’ holiday looks like
Energy in Demand, March 29-30, 2026
Oil and gas companies including Norway’s Equinor and a lobby group backed by Shell, TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips have called for the EU to drop an effective ban on future drilling in the Arctic, according to the Financial Times. More than 10 oil and gas companies and industry groups seized on arguments about energy security in … Continue reading Energy in Demand, March 29-30, 2026
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