Scientists are so fundamental to our societies. But, as we have seen with many administrations – and not just the recent Trump Administration in the US – scientists have struggled to know how they can take a stand while remaining true to their objectivity. Chris Mooney writes an important article in the Washington Post that … Continue reading Scientists and the line between “science” and “policy” →

There are some good short news items this week that readers should enjoy.   • How LEDs are being utilised for the safety of cyclists This post comes from Jenny Holt, a cycling enthusiast, a freelance writer for a small LED company and an EiD reader: Many people now view cycling as the ideal form … Continue reading This week’s briefs →

There are some good short news items this week that readers should enjoy   • Community Energy Congress 2017, Melbourne Australia Organised by the Coalition for Community Energy, the Community Energy Congress is the premier event on Australia’s community energy calendar. Congress 2017 will be held at Melbourne Town Hall on Monday 27 & Tuesday … Continue reading This week’s briefs →

• Congratulations to eceee This week the eceee hosted an excellent industrial efficiency conference in Berlin last week. With about 250 participants, five panels, plenary sessions, a pre-conference workshop on energy performance indicators, a Steam Up workshop and informal sessions, there were plenty of options for everyone. From the panel discussions, plenaries and workshops EiD … Continue reading Pot Pourri →

There are a few upcoming events that should be important to EiD readers. If you have an event coming soon that you would like our readers to know about, please tell us.   • Australia’s National Energy Efficiency Conference 2016 The National Energy Efficiency Conference, presented by the Energy Efficiency Council, is Australia’s premier annual … Continue reading Upcoming Events →

It is well documented the role buildings can and should play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and help us achieve our long-term energy and climate objectives. That role is enshrined in both EU and national legislation. Andrew Warren, Chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, writes in the June issue of Energy in Buildings and … Continue reading Buildings in Britain’s low-carbon energy transition →

We don’t sing the praises of the tar sands, or any fossil fuel developments for that matter. But for a good diversion, have a look at the artistry that has come from Calgary artist Edward Michell. Danielle Nerman explains on the CBC News website.   Alberta oil fetches high dollar on canvas While Alberta oil … Continue reading The cultural impact of Canada’s tar sands →

All of you at one point or another would have had to face reports from international organisations. Two academics have analysed 65 years of annual reports from the World Bank and provide some interesting results. Patricia Cohen provides a good article in the New York Times on the findings. This is one EiD definitely recommends … Continue reading Recent analysis on Bankspeak →