Todd Andrew Borlik, Reader in Renaissance Drama at the University of Huddersfield writes a very interesting article on The Conversation website about Shakespeare’s view of the environment. Hope you enjoy. Let us have your views? Shakespeare’s environmentalism: how his plays explore the same ecological issues we face today Climate change, urban sprawl, air pollution, … Continue reading Shakespeare’s plays are teaching us all to relinquish the delusion that we are entitled to dominate the planet
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Report details mistakes and lessons to be learned from the past 30 years of France’s energy system
A recent Parliamentary report in France highlighted “the reasons for the loss of sovereignty and energy independence of France”. Le Monde introduced it as “the damning report on France's energy choices, and its loss of sovereignty: "A political rambling that has taken us away from the ecological transition."” Paul Messad discusses the report in an … Continue reading Report details mistakes and lessons to be learned from the past 30 years of France’s energy system
One British radio programme highlights issues we face in our energy transition
The Archers is a British radio soap opera currently broadcast on BBC Radio 4, the corporation's main spoken-word channel. Broadcast since 1951. It was famously billed as "an everyday story of country folk" and is now promoted as "a contemporary drama in a rural setting." Ed Atkins and Ros Death from the University of Bristol … Continue reading One British radio programme highlights issues we face in our energy transition
Idling your engine does more harm than good
Comparethemarket prepared a useful guide on ensuring you lower the impact on the environment when you use your vehicle. While there are some details specific to the UK, this should be useful wherever you are. Let us know what you think. Engine idling: the impact on the environment and laws you may not be aware … Continue reading Idling your engine does more harm than good
What the new head of the World Bank needs to cope with
Rachel Kyte, Dean of the Fletcher School, Tufts University, writes on The Conversation website about what the next head of the World Bank needs to do to address our climate and debit crises. It should be noted that Ajay Banga is the only candidate for World Bank president. Can this former CEO fix the … Continue reading What the new head of the World Bank needs to cope with
“The highly profitable and fast-growing bottled water industry is masking the failure of public systems to supply reliable drinking water for all”
As the bottled water market grows, it is more important than ever to strengthen legislation that regulates the industry and its water quality standards. Such legislation can impact bottled water quality control, groundwater exploitation, land use, plastic waste management, carbon emissions, finance and transparency obligations, to mention a few. Zeineb Bouhlel and Vladimir Smakhtin from … Continue reading “The highly profitable and fast-growing bottled water industry is masking the failure of public systems to supply reliable drinking water for all”
New EEA briefing on the way we see ourselves in relation to nature
Can the way we see ourselves in relation to the natural world create a greater sense of responsibility and stewardship towards nature? Global awareness about the degradation of nature, climate change and unsustainable resource use is increasing and our responses to these challenges need to accelerate. A new European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, published this … Continue reading New EEA briefing on the way we see ourselves in relation to nature
The EU Net Zero Industry Act must not be protectionist
How the EU might respond to clean teach subsidies, in the form of a leaked draft law entitled the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA), is deeply worrisome. Niclas Poitiers, André Sapir, Simone Tagliapietra, Reinhilde Veugelers and Jeromin Zettelmeyer explain their views in an article on the Breugel website. Bruegel is the European think tank that … Continue reading The EU Net Zero Industry Act must not be protectionist
Examining KPMG’s environmental auditing practices in sustainable forest management
At the climate talks in 2021, world leaders pledged to halt forest loss and degradation by 2030. During a nine-month investigation, 140 journalists from 27 countries delved into why and how nations are falling short of meeting that goal. Scilla Alecci writes on the Inside Climate News about the role of the auditing firm KPMG. … Continue reading Examining KPMG’s environmental auditing practices in sustainable forest management
How are websites reducing their carbon footprint?
Sean McManus writes on the BBC News website about the carbon footprint of websites and what some organisations are doing to reduce it. What are your views? How slimmed-down websites can cut their carbon emissions "I'm horrified," says Valentina Karellas. "I know grams because I work with them every day and I know how … Continue reading How are websites reducing their carbon footprint?
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 