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
Category: environment
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
Water is a key component of the energy transition
Duncan Wood, CEO, Hurst International Consulting, writes on the World Economic Forum website arguing that embracing technologies that enable us to use water and energy more efficiently and intelligently can accelerate decarbonisation and work towards net zero. Why water is vital to decarbonization and the energy transition Discussions around climate action tend to focus … Continue reading Water is a key component of the energy transition
What will it take to ensure a sustainable supply of copper?
In an article on The Conversation website, Morgan Bazilian, Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Payne Institute, Colorado School of Mines and Adam Charles Simon, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Michigan discuss the concerns about the supply shortage of copper that is needed for so many of … Continue reading What will it take to ensure a sustainable supply of copper?
New report highlights the urgent need for health and climate action to be designed together and work in tandem
Mark Maslin, UCL Professor of Earth System Science and UNU Lead for Climate, Health and Security, UCL in the UK writes on The Conversation website about the need to tackle health and climate together. Four ways to tackle health and climate together – and lift millions of people out of poverty Our health is … Continue reading New report highlights the urgent need for health and climate action to be designed together and work in tandem
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 