New study shows increased vulnerability of low-lying tropical islands

Rising sea levels are of concern, as we better understand the impacts of climate change. If any of you have been to the annual global UNFCCC climate conferences, representatives from island states have been vocally raising concern, as their futures are increasingly vulnerable. In a different view of the problem, Chris Mooney and Brady Dennis … Continue reading New study shows increased vulnerability of low-lying tropical islands →

Potential impact of climate change on pension funds

When it comes to addressing climate change, few things should be left unattended as we are finding out. This is true for our pension funds as explained by Shehab Khan in The Independent. While she writes about the UK, the concern is global. The UK Government admits there is "a lack of attention and outright … Continue reading Potential impact of climate change on pension funds →

New US study shows impact of improved energy efficiency

Juanita Constible writes on the Natural Resources Defense Council website about a new report from ACEEE. The impact from improved energy efficiency is quite impressive. Energy Efficiency Saves Lives, Avoids Huge Health Costs Achievable and commonsense energy efficiency measures could help save six American lives every day and avoid up to $20 billion in … Continue reading New US study shows impact of improved energy efficiency →

Important socio-economic impact expected from renewable energy expansion in India

We have all been watching the important developments taking place in India’s sustainable energy transition. Mukta Patil from IndiaSpend writes a comprehensive article on the Business Standard website about expected job creation in the next few years from the expansion of renewable energy. India's renewable energy sector can create 300,000 new jobs by 2020 … Continue reading Important socio-economic impact expected from renewable energy expansion in India →

Is air quality affecting house prices?

As we see our cities tackling air pollution, we understandably first turn to the health of their citizens. Katie Morley writes in The Telegraph about another concern, the impact on house prices. Have you experienced this? High pollution is reducing house prices by 15pc as buyers reject 'unhealthy' homes Property listings will include traffic … Continue reading Is air quality affecting house prices? →

Assessing the benefits of energy efficiency

It is encouraging to see when the benefits of sustainable energy are explained to new audiences Stacey Paradis, executive director of the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, writes a good article on the midwestenergynews website about the benefits of energy efficiency that Americans should remember, even as the US federal government starts dismantling many of the … Continue reading Assessing the benefits of energy efficiency →

Beware what glows in the dark

The Internet of Things, activated through apps, promises tremendous convenience to homeowners. But it may also prove irresistible to hackers. John Markoff writes a good article in The New York Times that should give you plenty to think about as we design our sustainable energy policies. Why Light Bulbs May Be the Next Hacker … Continue reading Beware what glows in the dark →

Bioenergy may be reducing emissions but not by nearly as much as is claimed

Bioenergy has been steeped in controversy about the net benefits and the costs. Michael Le Page writes a good article in The New Scientist that it is not yet time yet to cheer about the impact on reducing emissions. Revealed: The renewable energy scam making global warming worse On the face of it, Europe … Continue reading Bioenergy may be reducing emissions but not by nearly as much as is claimed →

Appreciating the multiple benefits of energy efficiency in Scotland

There are many important reasons for taking energy efficiency seriously. Nathanael Williams writes a good article on the Commonspace website that leading economists are backing a housing and energy charity in Scotland that is calling for infrastructure energy efficiency for a jobs boost. Leading economists say 'national efficiency programme' could bring 9,000 jobs to … Continue reading Appreciating the multiple benefits of energy efficiency in Scotland →

Energy transition in India bringing many benefits

It is encouraging how the deployment of renewable energy technologies is gaining momentum. Hugh Bowring writes a good article on the GreenBiz website about how increased renewable energy deployment is bringing many societal benefits to India. How affordable solar energy is transforming lives in India The world is in the midst of a solar … Continue reading Energy transition in India bringing many benefits →