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
Category: GHG emissions
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
South Africa’s energy transition: the steps needed to move away from coal
Ricardo Amansure, Senior Researcher at the Centre for Sustainability Transitions, Stellenbosch University writes on The Conversation about eight steps that the country needs to take to move away from coal. South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed The South African government’s Just Energy Transition Implementation Plan was … Continue reading South Africa’s energy transition: the steps needed to move away from coal
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
The world’s largest carbon-capture plant just switched on
After decades of hype and doubt, giant factories that can pull thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere are starting to spin up. Experts say we’ll need carbon capture to offset stubborn emissions that can’t easily be cut with existing green technology. In an article on the CNN website, Laura Paddison discusses … Continue reading The world’s largest carbon-capture plant just switched on
The European Commission’s approach to industrial carbon management
In February, the European Commission published its new approach to industrial carbon management. The following is the press release from February 6th (edited by EiD concerning dates). Commission sets out how to sustainably capture, store and use carbon to reach climate neutrality by 2050 The European Union is committed to reaching ‘net zero' CO2 … Continue reading The European Commission’s approach to industrial carbon management
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
Importance of reducing energy demand and improving energy efficiency
In an article on The Conversation website, Louis Fletcher, Research Fellow in the Geopolitics of Energy, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick argues for a demand-side approach to energy security. Reducing energy demand and improving efficiency will help prevent the next gas crisis Gas prices have relaxed, Europe has come out of the winter … Continue reading Importance of reducing energy demand and improving energy efficiency
Energy in Demand News, May 5, 2024
A three year US congressional investigation finds that the world’s largest oil groups had privately acknowledged for decades that burning fossil fuels causes climate change. The findings followed a three-year probe that unearthed internal documents from the major energy companies with evidence of concerted campaigns “to confuse and mislead the public while working unceasingly to … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, May 5, 2024
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