New energy law adopted in France — major shift in strategy

Forrest Crellin and America Hernandez write on the Reuter’s website about the shift in energy policy in France. Renewable energy targets (wind and solar) have been cut or loosened compared with previous ambitions while nuclear power is now central to the government’s decarbonisation strategy. France aims to boost decarbonised power production by 20% over … Continue reading New energy law adopted in France — major shift in strategy →

Taking stock of energy efficiency measures under Trump

Alexa St. John from Associated Press writes on the Globe and Mail website, taking stock of what the Trump administration has done to energy efficiency measures in the US. The consumer-friendly Energy Star program survived Trump. What about other efficiency efforts? Energy Star, the program that helps guide consumers to more energy-efficient appliances and … Continue reading Taking stock of energy efficiency measures under Trump →

Kicked down the road: Britain’s £12bn energy efficiency delay

Despite promises to the contrary, the government continues to delay raising EPC standards for non-residential buildings. In a column in the February issue of Energy in Buildings & Industry, Andrew Warren, chair of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, shares his frustrations about the cost of inaction and highlights some of the other potential health and … Continue reading Kicked down the road: Britain’s £12bn energy efficiency delay →

Who really shapes Australia’s climate policy debate?

In an article on The Conversation website, Christian Downie, Professor of Political Science, School of Regulation and Global Governance, Australian National University discusses those who mobilise to support or oppose climate policies in Australia. Is it the same in your country? These voices are the loudest in Australia’s ‘climate wars’ There’s a reason political … Continue reading Who really shapes Australia’s climate policy debate? →

Britain’s buried climate security warning

In an article on The Conversation website, Marc Hudson, Visiting Fellow, SPRU, University of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex, discusses how the British government cancelled a briefing that assessed how environmental degradation could affect UK national security. A UK climate security report backed by the intelligence services was quietly buried – a pattern … Continue reading Britain’s buried climate security warning →

Decarbonising home heating: UK bets £15bn on solar and heat pumps

Esme Stallard and Justin Rowlatt write on the BBC News website about the latest programme to decarbonise Britain’s homes. Ministers are tilting Britain’s “homes upgrade” spending away from insulation and towards technologies such as solar panels, batteries and heat pumps as they seek to lift 1mn families out of fuel poverty. Is this the right … Continue reading Decarbonising home heating: UK bets £15bn on solar and heat pumps →

The new war on climate: Trump’s scorched-earth strategy

In an article on The Conversation website, Marc Hudson, Visiting Fellow, SPRU, University of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex writes about how America is walking away from climate diplomacy and climate science. What are your views? US climate obstruction used to be about profits. Trump’s scorched earth policy is something else The Trump … Continue reading The new war on climate: Trump’s scorched-earth strategy →

Trump’s UN climate treaty exit marks a major US retreat from climate action

In an article on The Conversation website, Gary W. Yohe, Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies, Wesleyan University, discusses the efforts of the US government to dismantle efforts to combat climate change, despite the risks. Damn the torpedoes! Trump ditches a crucial climate treaty in latest move to dismantle America’s climate protections On Jan. … Continue reading Trump’s UN climate treaty exit marks a major US retreat from climate action →

America’s climate and energy transition: the role of communication

Josh Axelrod writes on the Deutsche Welle website about communication related to the climate crisis. A strong majority of Americans say they're worried about the climate. So why do they hear so little about it in the news? Climate coverage shrinks amid Trump's clean energy misinfo Some 89% of people worldwide say they want … Continue reading America’s climate and energy transition: the role of communication →

China’s energy transition: what to expect in 2026

In an article on The Conversation website, Chee Meng Tan, Assistant Professor of Business Economics, University of Nottingham discusses the challenges facing China this year. China’s five green economy challenges in 2026 As China heads into the new year it will start rolling out its 15th five‑year plan, this one is for 2026-2030. Beijing … Continue reading China’s energy transition: what to expect in 2026 →