Much like the “reduce-reuse-recycle” sustainability initiative, various climate actions fit within three Rs — reduce, remove and reflect

In an article on The Conversation website, Dante McGrath, Postdoctoral Researcher, Centre for Climate Repair, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge shows the benefits of three Rs – reduce, remove and reflect. Reduce, remove, reflect — the three Rs that could limit global warming Since 2019, the UK has been committed to the target … Continue reading Much like the “reduce-reuse-recycle” sustainability initiative, various climate actions fit within three Rs — reduce, remove and reflect →

Energy in Demand News, June 29, 2025

The Washington Post reports on a new study from the nonprofit International Council on Clean Transportation, shedding light on which nations are driving the largest share of this planet-warming pollution — and which airports stand out. Globally, private jets emitted up to 19.5 million metric tons of greenhouse gases in 2023. Aircraft departing from the … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, June 29, 2025 →

AI is quietly transforming how cities generate, store and distribute energy, acting as the invisible conductor that orchestrates cleaner, smarter and more resilient cities

Mohammadamin Ahmadfard, Postdoctoral Fellow, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Toronto Metropolitan University, writes on The Conversation website about the value of AI to make cities more sustainable AI applications are producing cleaner cities, smarter homes and more efficient transit Artificial intelligence (AI) is quietly transforming how cities generate, store and distribute energy, acting as the … Continue reading AI is quietly transforming how cities generate, store and distribute energy, acting as the invisible conductor that orchestrates cleaner, smarter and more resilient cities →

New EEA report on noise pollution in Europe

Just over 110 million people, or more than 20% of Europeans, are exposed to high levels of transport noise that exceed thresholds set under EU reporting rules and which harm our health, the environment and the economy, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report on noise pollution published this week. The report calls for … Continue reading New EEA report on noise pollution in Europe →

New EEA briefing on importance of water savings to improve EU’s water resilience

Significant water savings can be achieved in key economic sectors through new measures which will be essential to boost the European Union’s water resilience, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published this week. Water savings in key economic sectors can help improve EU’s water resilience Achieving water savings is increasingly urgent. Water … Continue reading New EEA briefing on importance of water savings to improve EU’s water resilience →

Energy in Demand News, June 1-2, 2025

Austria and Slovenia are the only European countries whose defence ministries have committed to reaching net zero military emissions, according to an analysis of 30 European countries (EU 27 plus Norway, Switzerland and UK). An article in the Guardian on the analysis added that only about one-third have worked out the size of their carbon … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, June 1-2, 2025 →

There are mounting calls for international cooperation to ensure production of “critical” minerals is sustainable and equitable

As countries rush to secure supplies of the materials needed to ramp up clean energy, a push for stronger governance rules is gathering momentum. Chloé Farand writes on the Climate Home News website about the plans for an international treaty. Does the world need a global treaty on energy transition minerals? Electric vehicles, batteries, … Continue reading There are mounting calls for international cooperation to ensure production of “critical” minerals is sustainable and equitable →

What can we learn from Immanuel Kant about navigating today’s multiple crises?

In an article on The Conversation website, Rafael Ziegler, Professor, Department of Management, HEC Montréal explains what we can learn in addressing climate change and other crises from the teachings of Immanuel Kant. Freedom in an age of climate crisis and trade wars: Lessons from philosopher Immanuel Kant A decade ago, the majority of … Continue reading What can we learn from Immanuel Kant about navigating today’s multiple crises? →

Air quality in Paris significantly improving

Air pollution fell substantially as the city restricted car traffic and made way for parks and bike lanes. Naema Ahmed and Chico Harlan discuss the improvements in an article on the Washington Post website. Paris said au revoir to cars. Air pollution maps reveal a dramatic change. Over the past 20 years, Paris has … Continue reading Air quality in Paris significantly improving →

New ranking of global cities that highlights Europe’s ability to balance sustainability and growth in its urban centres

In an article on The Conversation website, Pascual Berrone, Head of Strategic Management Department and Chair of Sustainability and Business Strategy, IESE Business School (Universidad de Navarra) and Joan Enric Ricart, Professor of Strategic Management, Chair of Strategic Management, IESE Business School (Universidad de Navarra) discuss the new ranking of 183 cites in 92 countries. … Continue reading New ranking of global cities that highlights Europe’s ability to balance sustainability and growth in its urban centres →