Canada has a very complicated attitude towards addressing climate change. Once a strong proponent of a global approach through the Kyoto Protocol, it changed completely and has confused the global community about what its true priorities are. In Europe, it is now better known for promoting the export of its oil from its tar sands … Continue reading The Road to Paris: focus on Canada
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Ireland not on track to meet its renewable energy targets
We may have had St. Patrick’s Day lately but Irish eyes will not be smiling at the thought that their renewable energy plans are coming up short. This is well described by Peter Bodkin on TheJournal website from Ireland. There are some major holes in Ireland’s renewable energy plans Ireland is in danger of … Continue reading Ireland not on track to meet its renewable energy targets
Turkey’s Renewable Energy Action Plan showing the way forward in its low-carbon transition
The Turkish weekly website provides a good review of the progress being made to increase the share of renewable energy. Turkey has produced the Renewable Energy Action Plan as part of its approach to follow EU policies. Currently a National Energy Efficiency Action Plan is being prepared and EiD will bring that to readers as … Continue reading Turkey’s Renewable Energy Action Plan showing the way forward in its low-carbon transition
Even during austerity, British government opting for electric vehicles for ministers
Fiona Harvey writes in the Guardian that the UK government is embarking on a £5m investment in the government’s fleet of vehicles that will result in electric cars and vans being used more widely across the public sector. With the government always seeking value for money, this obviously means that such vehicles are fully competitive … Continue reading Even during austerity, British government opting for electric vehicles for ministers
Ireland needs a dramatic policy change to meet its emissions targets
Harry McGee writes in the Irish Times about recent developments in Irish climate policy. Carbon dioxide emissions fell in the recession but are now rising again. McGee argues that without dramatic policy changes, Ireland won’t achieve its targets. Ireland’s Energy: What’s the right policy for a recovering economy? It is eight years since the … Continue reading Ireland needs a dramatic policy change to meet its emissions targets
The Risky Business Project in the US pushing for a realistic approach to climate change
Business is trying to push Congress to wake up and take climate change seriously. Burt Helm writes in the New York Times about the Risky Business Project, an unusual collection of business and policy leaders who are determined to prepare American companies for climate change. And that means serious lobbying of Congress. Climate Change’s … Continue reading The Risky Business Project in the US pushing for a realistic approach to climate change
US finds innovative approach to address climate change
Everyone is aware how difficult it is to have a progressive federal approach to addressing climate change in the US. It may prove even more difficult with the new Congress. But Coral Davenport describes in the New York Times how the Environmental Protection Agency is ready to impose its will on lagging states. For … Continue reading US finds innovative approach to address climate change
Renewable energy playing an important role in Germany’s energy transition
Deutsche Welle provides a good article on the role that renewable energy is playing to reduce Germany’s carbon emissions. As you see in the accompanying graph, while fossil fuels still plays the major role in the energy mix, its share is rapidly being reduced. Renewables help cut German CO2 emissions For the first time … Continue reading Renewable energy playing an important role in Germany’s energy transition
New report on Poland implementing EU climate and energy policies
The Fridtjof Nansen Institute in Norway has recently published a report on how Poland is implementing its climate and energy policies. Implementing EU Climate and Energy Policies in Poland: From Europeanization to Polonization? FNI Report No. 8, December 2014. This report examines Poland’s implementation of the EU climate and energy policy package to attain … Continue reading New report on Poland implementing EU climate and energy policies
Serbia promotes investments in renewable energy
Misha Savic writes for Bloomberg Businessweek about the steps that have been taken recently in Serbia to promote investment in renewable energy. Serbia Seeks to Boost Renewable Energy Investment With New Law Serbia seeks to unblock investment in renewable energy after adopting legislation that opens gas and power markets in line with European Union … Continue reading Serbia promotes investments in renewable energy
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