Fossil fuels still dominate the German heating market

A new heating report in Germany shows that oil and gas boilers continue to dominate the heating market. Heat pump sales, however, have increased more than 50%. According to the German heat pump association (BWP), the report “clearly shows that the incentives to switch heating systems to renewable technologies are not yet sufficient.” The heat … Continue reading Fossil fuels still dominate the German heating market →

1.5°C – dead or alive? The risks to transformational change from reaching and breaching the Paris Agreement goal

The historical failure to sufficiently tackle the climate and ecological crisis could create consequences that challenge the ability of societies to tackle the root causes of this crisis. This is a doom loop: the consequences of the crisis and the failure to address it draw focus and resources from tackling its causes. Damian Carrington writes … Continue reading 1.5°C – dead or alive? The risks to transformational change from reaching and breaching the Paris Agreement goal →

World Bank President, dogged by climate questions, will step down early

David Malpass’s decision to quit has delighted frustrated developing nations, donors, experts and campaigners. Fiona Harvey provides latest developments in an article on The Guardian website. Why World Bank head’s resignation is good news for climate crisis fight The resignation of David Malpass, president of the World Bank, was greeted with relief and joy … Continue reading World Bank President, dogged by climate questions, will step down early →

With blockchain-backed solar projects leading the way towards a greener future, many are looking to blockchain as a viable option for their investments

Blockchain has the potential to spur sustainable development through increased efficiency and reduced environmental impacts. Peter Bahorecz, chief networking officer at SunMoney Solar Group discusses the benefits of blockchain in an article on the Gulf Business website. Top 5 benefits of investing in blockchain-based solar energy programmes Blockchain-based solar energy investments have the unique … Continue reading With blockchain-backed solar projects leading the way towards a greener future, many are looking to blockchain as a viable option for their investments →

Italy is pushing back against EU directive aimed at improving the energy efficiency of buildings

As the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive slowly winds its way through the approval process from EU institutions, Crispian Balmer and Valentina Za write on the Reuters website that the new Italian government is throwing up some obstacles. How serious are they? Italy gets cold feet over EU greener buildings plan … Continue reading Italy is pushing back against EU directive aimed at improving the energy efficiency of buildings →

Examining different options for aviation to reach net-zero emissions and assessed how air travel could continue without contributing to climate change

Candelaria Bergero and Steve Davis from the University of California, Irvine write on The Conversation website about nine scenarios for aviation to reach net-zero carbon emissions. The future of flight in a net-zero-carbon world: 9 scenarios, lots of sustainable biofuel Several major airlines have pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by midcentury to fight … Continue reading Examining different options for aviation to reach net-zero emissions and assessed how air travel could continue without contributing to climate change →

The European Commission has told member countries that a joint EU exit from the controversial Energy Charter Treaty appears inevitable

A news item on the EURACTIV website says that it is now inevitable that the EU will leave the Energy Charter Treaty. The last related post on EiD was only two weeks ago. Climate Home News writes that the United Kingdom’s government said it is “closely monitoring the situation”. The Swiss energy ministry’s Jean-Christophe Fueeg … Continue reading The European Commission has told member countries that a joint EU exit from the controversial Energy Charter Treaty appears inevitable →

We don’t need experimental or risky energy sources to save our planet

Mark Z Jacobson is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford University explains in an article on The Guardian website that the combination of wind, water and solar energy will be enough to solve our climate problems. Wind, water and solar energy is cheap, effective and green. He argues that there is no … Continue reading We don’t need experimental or risky energy sources to save our planet →

Upcoming events not to miss

There are three important events coming soon. If you attend, please let us know your experience. * World Sustainable Energy Days, February 28 – March 3, Wels, Austria There are still a few days left to register for the Poster Presentation at the World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) from 28 Feb. – 3 March 2023 in Wels, … Continue reading Upcoming events not to miss →

The promise of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies in our long-term climate strategies

Carbon removal technologies promise to help meet the world's emissions targets and keep climate change in check. But there are downsides. Martin Kuebler discusses in an article on the Deutsche Welle website. Can 'untested' carbon removal technology BECCS deliver? Slashing emissions and transitioning to green energy is no longer enough to meet the world's climate … Continue reading The promise of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies in our long-term climate strategies →