The emotional side of energy and climate policy

In an article on The Conversation website, Parker Muzzerall, PhD Candidate, Department of Sociology, University of British Columbia; Audrey-Ann Deneault, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal; and Steve Lorteau, SJD Candidate, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto write about the important role of emotions in energy policy. What are your views? Emotions … Continue reading The emotional side of energy and climate policy →

Canada’s push against greenwashing is working

Efforts to stop companies from spreading misinformation in Canada about their impact on the climate and environment appear to be taking hold. An alliance of tar sands producers (often called oil sands) have removed online content citing "significant uncertainty" over the federal government's anti-greenwashing legislation. Nia Williams and Ismail Shakil discuss latest developments in an … Continue reading Canada’s push against greenwashing is working →

Explaining the concept of ‘net zero’

In an article on The Conversation website, Ruth Morgan, Associate Professor of History, Australian National University discusses the concept of ‘net zero.’ What are your views? What is ‘Net Zero’, anyway? A short history of a monumental concept Last month, the leaders of the G7 declared their commitment to achieving net zero emissions by … Continue reading Explaining the concept of ‘net zero’ →

“Misinformation about climate science that has sowed uncertainty”

In an article on The Conversation website, Gordon McBean, Professor Emeritus, Department of Geography and Environment, Western University in Canada writes about the misinformation from the oil and gas industry that is continuing to have a negative impact on effectively addressing climate change. The oil and gas industry has been lying about global warming … Continue reading “Misinformation about climate science that has sowed uncertainty” →

Energy in Demand, May 19, 2024

It is uncomfortable reading about the new report from the National Bureau of Economic Research and reported in the Guardian this week. The economic damage wrought by climate change is six times worse than previously thought. “A 1C increase in global temperature leads to a 12% decline in world gross domestic product (GDP), the researchers … Continue reading Energy in Demand, May 19, 2024 →

Florida’s governor Ron DeSantis signs law that removes most references to climate change in state law, bans offshore wind turbines in state waters and weakens regulations on natural gas pipelines

The state, which just had its hottest year since 1895, has taken steps to rip up its climate change policy foundation. The law also stops programmes designed to encourage renewable energy (prohibiting the construction of offshore wind turbines in state waters) and energy conservation. The legislation also deletes requirements that state agencies use climate-friendly products … Continue reading Florida’s governor Ron DeSantis signs law that removes most references to climate change in state law, bans offshore wind turbines in state waters and weakens regulations on natural gas pipelines →

Canada’s energy transition will be accelerated by dwindling demand

Undeniably, Canada is a major oil and gas producer and understandably, many want that to continue. Speaking at Canada's Net-Zero Forum this week, Lord Adair Turner, chair of international think-tank the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) is convinced the transition will accelerate. Darius Snieckus discusses Lord Turner’s views in an article on the National Observer website. … Continue reading Canada’s energy transition will be accelerated by dwindling demand →

Energy in Demand News, May 12, 2024

In the energy transition governments have been losing fuel duties in the shift away from combustion engines. The Financial Times (behind a paywall) writes that, globally, policymakers are imposing new taxes on electric vehicles because last year there was a drop in receipts of $10 billion. The net loss is projected to rise to $110 … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 12, 2024 →

Countries around the world hit a turning point for renewable energy but the US is falling behind

Justine Calma writes on The Verge website about the energy transition and the US’s continuing reliance on natural gas. Without the US electricity generation from gas would have fallen globally in 2023. The US is propping up gas while the world moves to renewable energy The amount of electricity and greenhouse gas emissions from … Continue reading Countries around the world hit a turning point for renewable energy but the US is falling behind →

Blog by Jane Marsh: Coal transition can only occur through energy diversification

Coal miners feel antiquated in light of the renewable revolution, yet the fossil fuel still accounts for a significant portion of the world’s energy consumption. The only way to ensure coal’s exit is to diversify energy assets. A smooth shift analyzes the modern coal landscape, workers and legislation. Overcoming challenges while introducing varied alternatives is … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh: Coal transition can only occur through energy diversification →