It is encouraging to see some of the sustainability efforts underway. In Sachsen-Anhalt, one of the former Eastern German Länder, here is one group of very engaged people that deserves more attention. They come from various backgrounds – citizens, research institutes, municipal energy companies – has a goal of pushing “a socially just energy transition … Continue reading In Germany the Energy Avant-Garde Anhalt shows its commitment to a sustainable energy future
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Analysing Britain’s Energy Performance Certificates
An Everest study analyses 15,623,536 home Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) across the country to reveal the best and worst rated areas for energy efficiency. It is explained in an article on the Open Access Government website. Revealed: The best and worst areas for energy efficiency Britain’s houses are some of the oldest and coldest … Continue reading Analysing Britain’s Energy Performance Certificates
Digital market comes to Africa
From solar panels to apps that cut food waste, green tech is helping transform Africa. But its success rests on the continent's digitalization. Smart Africa's new Director General Lacina Koné told DW connectivity is key. Lacina Koné became Director General of Smart Africa, an initiative with 24 African member countries that aims to use ICT … Continue reading Digital market comes to Africa
How First Nations in Canada are addressing climate change – “This is power to the people — literally and metaphorically”
Sandeep Pai, an award-winning investigative journalist and researcher and Savannah Carr-Wilson who works in the field of environmental and Aboriginal law in British Columbia, have written an article on TheTyee.ca about the low-carbon actions of T’Sou-ke First Nation. Hopefully this is an inspiration to many others. Towards ‘Total Transition’: How One First Nation ‘Took … Continue reading How First Nations in Canada are addressing climate change – “This is power to the people — literally and metaphorically”
In advance of publication from UN climate science panel, one expert raises concerns about public apathy
Leo Barasi, author of The Climate Majority: Apathy and Action in an Age of Nationalism, published by New Internationalist, writes in the Guardian about the effect of public apathy concerning climate change. As he writes: “Persuading people to cut down on things they enjoy for the sake of the climate might seem impossible.” However, we … Continue reading In advance of publication from UN climate science panel, one expert raises concerns about public apathy
What secrets to success can forest ecosystems offer companies?
It is summer and it is important for us to be refreshed with new ideas. Katharina Wecker writes on the Deutsche Welle website about what businesses can learn from forests. Don’t dismiss this. There are some good ideas whether we are having holidays (even in a forest) or still at work. What are your views? … Continue reading What secrets to success can forest ecosystems offer companies?
Effects of heat on our thinking
This is definite a good read this summer. Allison Aubrey provides an article on the National Public Radio website about research showing that heat certainly affects our mental performance. Heat Making You Lethargic? Research Shows It Can Slow Your Brain, Too Can't cool off this summer? Heat waves can slow us down in ways … Continue reading Effects of heat on our thinking
How sparrows cope with noise from oil and gas infrastructure
It is not often that one reads about the impact of our energy industries on love songs from birds. Hiroko Tabuchi writes in the New York Times about how sparrows in Canada have adapted to the noise of the oil and gas industry. You should enjoy this. Near Noisy Oil Fields, Lovesick Birds Change … Continue reading How sparrows cope with noise from oil and gas infrastructure
Benefits of improved energy efficiency
It is always good to see how other analysts assess the impact of energy efficiency. Sheryl Carter and David B. Goldstein of the Natural Resources Defense Council wrote a good blog on its website as part of a series of blogs on NRDC’s new report, “America’s Clean Energy Frontier: The Pathway to a Safer Climate … Continue reading Benefits of improved energy efficiency
Change is underway in our relationship with cars
It is fascinating to see the evolution of various aspects of the energy transition. Giles Parkinson writes a fascinating article on the reneweconomy website about the evolution of our use of cars. What do you think? Death spiral for cars. By 2030, you probably won’t own one By 2030, you probably won’t own a … Continue reading Change is underway in our relationship with cars
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 