Pressure on Samsung leads it to commit to 100% renewable energy

Greenpeace International announced on its website that Samsung Electronics has finally committed to 100 renewable energy in the United States, Europe and China by 2020. This is an important step forward in the energy transition. Global protests push Samsung to commit to 100% renewable energy – Greenpeace Samsung Electronics officially announced today its plan … Continue reading Pressure on Samsung leads it to commit to 100% renewable energy →

Meat and fish companies may be “putting the implementation of the Paris agreement in jeopardy”

As we all know, everyone has a role in our low carbon energy transition. Bibi van der Zee and Andrew Wasley explain in an article in The Guardian that the meat and fish industries are not pulling their weight and could be jeopardising our long-term targets. A new index finds many of the world’s largest … Continue reading Meat and fish companies may be “putting the implementation of the Paris agreement in jeopardy” →

Canada’s dairy sector reducing its carbon footprint

While there is controversy over building a new pipeline in Canada, there is some good news for the energy transition from the dairy industry. Alex Binkley explains in an article on the National Newswatch website. Dairy farmers making progress on reducing carbon emissions, DFC says The Canadian dairy sector managed to reduce its carbon … Continue reading Canada’s dairy sector reducing its carbon footprint →

Important breakthrough in producing carbon-free aluminium

We are all interested in seeing innovations that support the low-carbon energy transition. The aluminium industry is one of the most energy intensive and it is encouraging to see new developments that will significantly reduce carbon emissions. A news item on the Fastmarkets website explains the latest developments. Alcoa, Rio Tinto in Apple-backed JV … Continue reading Important breakthrough in producing carbon-free aluminium →

Important upcoming event on industry and the energy transition

We have to do everything possible to achieve our Paris climate agreement objectives and to further the low-carbon energy transition. Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes (EEIP) and the European Copper Institute are organising an event on April 26th in Brussels to discuss the role electrification can play in the transition. Industry has many options at … Continue reading Important upcoming event on industry and the energy transition →

Emissions that result from industrial startups, shutdowns or malfunctions often exceed government standards

Industries often shutdown during routine operations and sometimes because of natural disasters. Nikolaos Zirogiannis, Alex J. Hollingsworth and David Konisky of Indiana University write on The Conversation website about the resulting air pollution. Air pollution from industrial shutdowns and startups worse than thought When Hurricane Harvey struck the Texas coast in August 2017, many … Continue reading Emissions that result from industrial startups, shutdowns or malfunctions often exceed government standards →

China takes action to reduce emissions in the industrial sector

China’s war on pollution includes new emissions restrictions for its industrial sector. David Stanway explains in an article on the Reuters website. China draws up new 'special' emission curbs on industries China will impose “special emissions restrictions” on enterprises in major industrial sectors in northern China later this year, as it bids to ensure … Continue reading China takes action to reduce emissions in the industrial sector →

Is giving breaks to industrial emitters the right way forward in the energy transition?

Shawn McCarthy writes in Canada’s Globe and Mail about the federal government’s plans to give breaks to industry from the ambitious environmental agenda in order to limit the economic impact. Is this really the way to proceed? Ottawa prepares to relax carbon-pricing measures to aid industry competitiveness The Liberal government is set to introduce … Continue reading Is giving breaks to industrial emitters the right way forward in the energy transition? →

New survey shows that British businesses believe energy efficiency policies need strengthening

A recent article by staff on the BusinessGreen website shows that there is significant dissatisfaction over the government's existing plans to improve energy productivity. Would this also be the case in your own country? Survey: UK business energy efficiency targets "lack ambition" Businesses believe government policy needs strengthening, survey reveals, amid continued uncertainty across … Continue reading New survey shows that British businesses believe energy efficiency policies need strengthening →

Second largest roof-top solar power plant in Europe installed at Turkish flat glass factory

The Daily Sabah website reports about the installation of the second largest solar power plant in both Europe and Turkey. This is an important development for the country. Turkish glass producer Şişecam founds Europe's second largest roof-top solar power plant With its installed capacity, Şişecam has set up the second largest solar power plant … Continue reading Second largest roof-top solar power plant in Europe installed at Turkish flat glass factory →