Mithra Moezzi applauds this short, powerful book for revealing how many current energy discourses are framed and their limitations. The authors provide constructive, inspiring approaches that will help us to better understand and reframe energy practices, research and policies. The review was on the Buildings and cities website. Energy Fables: Challenging Ideas in the Energy Sector … Continue reading Book review on energy fables
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New analysis from the European Environment Agency on air quality
Europe’s air is getting cleaner but persistent pollution, especially in cities, still damages people’s health and the economy. The European Environment Agency’s (EEA) new analysis on air quality shows that exposure to air pollution caused about 400,000 premature deaths in the EU in 2016. Cutting air pollution in Europe would prevent early deaths, improve … Continue reading New analysis from the European Environment Agency on air quality
New report from OECD linking climate action and well-being
In energy efficiency we are often discussing the so-called multiple benefits that include health, jobs and other social benefits. Now the OECD Secretariat has released a report that tries to look at climate action with a social focus. The OECD publication Accelerating Climate Action: Refocusing Policies through a Well-being Lens builds on the OECD Well-being … Continue reading New report from OECD linking climate action and well-being
Recent OECD report on business models for the circular economy
We are all trying to learn more about addressing issues related to the circular economy. Earlier this year, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a report entitled, Business Models for the Circular Economy, Opportunities and Challenges for Policy. Natural resources, and the materials derived from them, represent the physical basis for the … Continue reading Recent OECD report on business models for the circular economy
New report on China’s climate and energy policies
The fourth edition of the report “Mapping China’s Climate & Energy Policies” describes, maps and analyzes China’s national-level Party, government agencies, academic and research institutions, and state-affiliated enterprise climate actors in China on a policy by policy basis. The report is supported by the British Embassy in Beijing, the Embassy of the Federal Republic of … Continue reading New report on China’s climate and energy policies
New report from European Environment Agency on environmental hazards like air and noise pollution and extreme temperatures
Targeted action is needed to better protect the poor, the elderly and children from environmental hazards like air and noise pollution and extreme temperatures, especially in Europe’s eastern and southern regions. A European Environment Agency (EEA) report published recently warns that the health of Europe’s most vulnerable citizens remains disproportionately affected by these hazards, despite … Continue reading New report from European Environment Agency on environmental hazards like air and noise pollution and extreme temperatures
Could the world be sustainable with less efficiency and more GHG emissions?
One week after the publication of the IPCC report on the 1.5°C target, the International Energy Agency released its flagship energy efficiency publication entitled “Energy Efficiency 2018 - Analysis and Outlook to 2040”. In the foreword of the publication, Executive Director Dr Fatih Birol claims, rightly, that “this year’s report is the most comprehensive analysis … Continue reading Could the world be sustainable with less efficiency and more GHG emissions?
New OECD report on inventory of support measures for fossil fuels reveals extent of subsidies
If the energy transition is to be effective, support for fossil fuels will need to decrease but Jocelyn Timperley writes on the energymix website that such is not the case so far. Fossil Fuel Subsidies Hit (At Least) $373 Billion in 2015, OECD Reports Countries burned through at least US$373 to $473 billion in … Continue reading New OECD report on inventory of support measures for fossil fuels reveals extent of subsidies
New report on building energy efficiency renovations
The International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC) has been active promoting energy efficiency since its founding in 2009. Its membership now includes 17 of the Group of 20 (G20) economies, which represent over 80% of global energy use and over 80% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions IPEEC’s Buildings Energy Efficiency Task Group (BEET) … Continue reading New report on building energy efficiency renovations
Understanding why we need to unlock investments in energy efficiency
Recently, the International Energy Agency published its latest market report on energy efficiency. Jennifer Romero-Torres, Senior Financial Sector Specialist for the South Asia Regional Department at the Asian Development Bank uses that report to discuss investments in energy efficiency in an article on the Eco-Business website. Energy efficiency: Why not enough is being invested … Continue reading Understanding why we need to unlock investments in energy efficiency
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 