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
Category: GHG emissions
US Department of Energy has scrapped key energy efficiency standards
A news item on the Energy Live News website discusses the latest moves in Washington to dismantle environmental policies and reduce government intervention. Fans, dehumidifiers and motors are now free from energy efficiency standards. What’s next? Trump slashes energy efficiency rules The US Department of Energy (DOE) has scrapped key energy efficiency standards, rolling … Continue reading US Department of Energy has scrapped key energy efficiency standards
Action is needed now: “there is no way to “adapt” to temperatures beyond human tolerance”
Günther Thallinger from Allianz SE has written a powerful article on LinkedIn. As one commentator said: “This devastating analysis from a global insurance leader sets out not just the financial but also the civilisational threat posed by climate change.” Another said that insurance is the “canary in the mine”; the early warning system for what … Continue reading Action is needed now: “there is no way to “adapt” to temperatures beyond human tolerance”
The lack of urgency to submit new proposals for eliminating GHG emissions under the Paris climate agreement is worrying to say the least
The poor compliance rate so far suggests a lack of urgency that bodes ill for avoiding the worst climate outcomes this century. In an article on The Conversation website, Doug Specht, Reader in Cultural Geography and Communication, University of Westminster discusses latest developments. Only 15 countries have met the latest Paris agreement deadline. Is … Continue reading The lack of urgency to submit new proposals for eliminating GHG emissions under the Paris climate agreement is worrying to say the least
New EEA briefing environmental impact of discarded clothing, footwear and textiles
Europeans are buying and discarding more clothing, footwear and other textiles than ever before, which as a result, is putting more pressure on our climate and environment, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing released this week. The updated consumption data highlights the need for policymakers, industry and consumers to play their role in … Continue reading New EEA briefing environmental impact of discarded clothing, footwear and textiles
The International Energy Agency is facing some pushback from critics
David M. Hart, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, writes on its website about the possible impact of the Trump administration on the IEA. The agency’s mandate has expanded from strengthening energy security to boosting the global clean energy transition, but it is facing pushback from critics who believe this mission undermines … Continue reading The International Energy Agency is facing some pushback from critics
Energy in Demand News, March 23-24, 2025
Undoubtedly, executives of big companies are as pleased as could be. Many big companies have started to drop climate goals from executive pay plans, as reported by the Financial Times (behind a paywall). For example, the Swiss bank UBS’s annual report this week dropped language that linked executives’ pay to environmental, social and governance goals … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 23-24, 2025
New report from IEA and the Climate Club: Policy Toolbox for Industrial Decarbonisation
The Policy Toolbox for Industrial Decarbonisation is a repository of policy instruments available to assist governments as they design, develop and implement their strategies for industrial decarbonisation. This work, undertaken as part of the Climate Club's Work Programme, builds on the policy toolbox outlined in IEA’s 2022 Achieving Net Zero Heavy Industry Sectors in G7 Members report, with the addition … Continue reading New report from IEA and the Climate Club: Policy Toolbox for Industrial Decarbonisation
European Commission’s Action Plan to secure a competitive and decarbonised steel and metals industry in Europe
March 19th, the European Commission announced a new Action Plan on Steel and Metals is designed to strengthen the sector's competitiveness and safeguard the industry's future. The European steel industry is fundamental for European economy, providing inputs to critical sectors such as automotive, clean tech, and defence. A strong steel and metals industry in Europe is crucial … Continue reading European Commission’s Action Plan to secure a competitive and decarbonised steel and metals industry in Europe
Energy in Demand News, March 16-17, 2025
We are in the midst of the zero-carbon energy transition but it will be a rocky road that, realistically, we could see coming. How much commitment has there really been and how quickly can the resolve dissolve. Witness some troubling quotes just from this week: As reported by Reuters, the CEO of state oil giant … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 16-17, 2025
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