What do we mean by a ‘just transition’ to a sustainable future? A European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, published this week, looks into how a shift to a greener, climate-neutral, circular economy will impact our society and describes how policies must be informed by concepts of justice and fairness if they are to succeed. … Continue reading New EEA briefing on the ‘just transition’ to sustainability
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Energy in Demand News, February 25, 2024
This weekend sees the first of three sessions of the European Citizens' Energy Efficiency Panel in Brussels with 150 European citizens discussing how energy may be used in the EU and how the energy system should change. Participants are focusing on different aspects of energy efficiency that consumers might encounter at home, in communities or … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 25, 2024
Meeting Hannah Ritchie: the ‘techno-realist’ discusses climate change
In an article on the CBC News website, Sheena Goodyear interviews Hannah Ritchie, a University of Oxford data and environmental scientist, who calls for ‘urgent optimism’ in her newly published book Not The End of the World. This scientist was paralyzed by the threat of climate change. How she found hope It's hard to … Continue reading Meeting Hannah Ritchie: the ‘techno-realist’ discusses climate change
Research into the heat-mitigating effects of green spaces during heatwaves has found that botanical gardens are the most effective
In an article on the Guardian website, Damien Gayle explains that researchers hope the findings will inform policymakers planning cities for a warming world. Botanical gardens ‘most effective’ green space at cooling streets in heatwaves Few things are as soothing on a hot summer’s day as a walk through a beautiful botanical garden, but … Continue reading Research into the heat-mitigating effects of green spaces during heatwaves has found that botanical gardens are the most effective
State-owned energy firms that search for, produce and refine fossil fuels are among the most polluting organisations in the world
In an article on The Conversation website, Anna Grosman, Reader in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Loughborough University; Aldo Musacchio, Professor of Management and Economics, Brandeis University; and Gerhard Schnyder, Professor of International Management & Political Economy, Loughborough University write about the poor environmental track record of state-owned energy companies. State-owned energy companies are among the … Continue reading State-owned energy firms that search for, produce and refine fossil fuels are among the most polluting organisations in the world
NATO’s commitment to overcoming the challenges of energy efficiency and sustainability in military operations
Ivan Mactaggart writes on the Karve International website about the efforts of military to ensure its sustainability. Readers should note that there is also a good article on energy security from January on the NATO website. The Challenges of Energy Efficiency & Sustainability To Military Technology Military sectors of all major nations are significant … Continue reading NATO’s commitment to overcoming the challenges of energy efficiency and sustainability in military operations
New EEA briefing on initiatives taken in Europe on waste management and circular economy
Recycling, repair, re-use or reducing material consumption through circular business models can provide important additional reductions in GHG emissions helping to boost Europe’s climate change mitigation efforts, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published this week. Better links between waste management, circular economy and climate change mitigation measures can boost greenhouse gas … Continue reading New EEA briefing on initiatives taken in Europe on waste management and circular economy
Energy in Demand News, February 18, 2024
Financing the climate and energy transition is facing ever more difficulties – as I’m sure you see in your own country. At the global level, COP26 in Glasgow approved the Just Energy Transition Partnerships, a landmark climate finance framework endorsed by world leaders as a way to fund the green transition in poorer countries. However, … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 18, 2024
E-bikes could transform the way people experience rural areas and reduce the negative environmental effects of tourism
In an article on The Conversation website, Ian Philips, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds discusses the many benefits of switching to e-bikes in tourist regions. What are your views? E-bikes are freewheeling through rain and over hills, with huge promise for sustainable transport in rural tourist areas I first … Continue reading E-bikes could transform the way people experience rural areas and reduce the negative environmental effects of tourism
Britain’s navy is considering introducing compulsory climate change courses for all sailors
Leaked paper suggests all sailors may be forced to attend online training on environmental issues. Tim Sigsworth and Steven Edginton discuss the leaked briefing paper in an article on the Telegraph website. Is there similar training courses for the military in your country? Navy could make climate change courses compulsory The Royal Navy is … Continue reading Britain’s navy is considering introducing compulsory climate change courses for all sailors
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