The shipping sector is now the first industry with internationally mandated targets to reduce emissions. This outcome is the result of constructive discussions among IMO member states since the adoption of the IMO’s 2023 greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy. Ship owners who fail to reduce emissions intensity 30% by 2035 will have to pay into a … Continue reading The International Maritime Organisation agreed to the sector’s first binding targets to reduce GHG emissions from ships
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Trump’s new trade war upsets efforts to tackle the urgent issue of climate change
In an article on The Conversation website, Rakesh Gupta, Associate Professor of Accounting & Finance, Charles Darwin University, discusses the impact of the latest trade war on climate change. It does not include the latest changes in the past few days but it does give a good overview of the impact. What Donald Trump’s … Continue reading Trump’s new trade war upsets efforts to tackle the urgent issue of climate change
Key takeaways from Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue: Energy Efficiency Day
Chiara Gulli and Caterina Salb of the Policy Office for International Climate Action at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action write on the RMI website their summary of a meeting of experts from around the world who spoke on the tremendous opportunities and current challenges of energy efficiency globally. What are … Continue reading Key takeaways from Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue: Energy Efficiency Day
New IEA report: AI is set to drive surging electricity demand from data centres while offering the potential to transform how the energy sector works
A major new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) brings groundbreaking data and analysis to one of the most pressing and least understood energy issues today, exploring AI’s wide range of potential impacts. Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform the energy sector in the coming decade, driving a surge in electricity demand from … Continue reading New IEA report: AI is set to drive surging electricity demand from data centres while offering the potential to transform how the energy sector works
Energy in Demand News, April 6-7, 2025
Let’s start this early spring week with some background music for you to enjoy reading this week’s newsletter. Everyone is still trying to come to grips with the “Liberation Day” tariffs that we’ve all been saddled with. The Guardian reports that there have been some exceptions. “Trump’s new 10% universal tariffs – which are higher … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, April 6-7, 2025
Breakthrough agreement set to accelerate renewable energy rollout across Europe
Renewable energy supplies could surge across Europe following a breakthrough agreement to minimise local opposition to new wind, solar and electricity grid projects, announced this week by the global network of local and regional governments, Local Governments for Sustainability Europe (ICLEI). Development time could be cut significantly for new wind, solar and electricity grid connection … Continue reading Breakthrough agreement set to accelerate renewable energy rollout across Europe
How organisations can align their energy efficiency with their corporate vision to help achieve their future goals
For many organisations, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a critical component of their future success. In a blog on the Energy Live News website, Sam Arje, explains why. Guest blog: Is your corporate strategy aligned with energy efficiency? With so much to consider when planning an organisation’s carbon reduction, integrating energy … Continue reading How organisations can align their energy efficiency with their corporate vision to help achieve their future goals
What the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal means for Europe’s energy transition
The European Commission has unveiled its new strategy to make EU industries more competitive with cheap energy. Does this mean the bloc will go full speed ahead in terms of building more wind farms and solar power plants? Jörg Mühlenhoff looks into what the details of the Clean Industrial Deal mean for Europe’s energy transition … Continue reading What the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal means for Europe’s energy transition
New EEA report on food waste prevention measures across the EU
While prevention measures are gaining momentum, more effective efforts at national level are needed to tackle the huge problem of food waste according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report released this week. The assessment gives an update on waste prevention measures across the EU. Preventing food waste is both urgent and necessary, given the … Continue reading New EEA report on food waste prevention measures across the EU
Energy in Demand News, March 30, 2025
The latest Eurobarometer survey (the European Parliament Winter 2025 Survey), published this week, shows that Europeans “have high expectations from the EU in its role to protect them against global challenges and security risks. Large majorities are looking for an EU that protects them by focussing on security, defence, and the economy. There is wide … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 30, 2025
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