The south Asian country is a world leader in climate adaptation, but without more funding the country will struggle to protect its people, a report from the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) warns. Thaslima Begum discusses the findings of the report in an article on the Guardian website. Why Bangladesh is … Continue reading New report discusses the challenges that Bangladesh is facing to adapt to climate change
New EEA briefing on the ‘just transition’ to sustainability
What do we mean by a ‘just transition’ to a sustainable future? A European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, published this week, looks into how a shift to a greener, climate-neutral, circular economy will impact our society and describes how policies must be informed by concepts of justice and fairness if they are to succeed. … Continue reading New EEA briefing on the ‘just transition’ to sustainability
Energy in Demand News, February 25, 2024
This weekend sees the first of three sessions of the European Citizens' Energy Efficiency Panel in Brussels with 150 European citizens discussing how energy may be used in the EU and how the energy system should change. Participants are focusing on different aspects of energy efficiency that consumers might encounter at home, in communities or … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, February 25, 2024
Meeting Hannah Ritchie: the ‘techno-realist’ discusses climate change
In an article on the CBC News website, Sheena Goodyear interviews Hannah Ritchie, a University of Oxford data and environmental scientist, who calls for ‘urgent optimism’ in her newly published book Not The End of the World. This scientist was paralyzed by the threat of climate change. How she found hope It's hard to … Continue reading Meeting Hannah Ritchie: the ‘techno-realist’ discusses climate change
New development in Ottawa-Gatineau using industrial waste to keep their homes warm
Following the growing popularity of waste heating in Europe, more Canadian firms are trying to reuse energy. Emily Chung writes on the CBC News website about a new development in the Ottawa region. How industrial waste is keeping these Ottawa-area buildings warm Residents of a new development in Ottawa-Gatineau are using industrial waste to … Continue reading New development in Ottawa-Gatineau using industrial waste to keep their homes warm
Research into the heat-mitigating effects of green spaces during heatwaves has found that botanical gardens are the most effective
In an article on the Guardian website, Damien Gayle explains that researchers hope the findings will inform policymakers planning cities for a warming world. Botanical gardens ‘most effective’ green space at cooling streets in heatwaves Few things are as soothing on a hot summer’s day as a walk through a beautiful botanical garden, but … Continue reading Research into the heat-mitigating effects of green spaces during heatwaves has found that botanical gardens are the most effective
How industry can be more sustainable
Prashanth Mysore, Senior Director: Strategic Business Development at DELMIA writes on the EMSNow website about what can be done to make industry more sustainable. The Importance of Sustainability in Manufacturing Sustainability in manufacturing has been a big topic for many years now and there’s good reason for it. With more and more pressure being … Continue reading How industry can be more sustainable
State-owned energy firms that search for, produce and refine fossil fuels are among the most polluting organisations in the world
In an article on The Conversation website, Anna Grosman, Reader in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Loughborough University; Aldo Musacchio, Professor of Management and Economics, Brandeis University; and Gerhard Schnyder, Professor of International Management & Political Economy, Loughborough University write about the poor environmental track record of state-owned energy companies. State-owned energy companies are among the … Continue reading State-owned energy firms that search for, produce and refine fossil fuels are among the most polluting organisations in the world
NATO’s commitment to overcoming the challenges of energy efficiency and sustainability in military operations
Ivan Mactaggart writes on the Karve International website about the efforts of military to ensure its sustainability. Readers should note that there is also a good article on energy security from January on the NATO website. The Challenges of Energy Efficiency & Sustainability To Military Technology Military sectors of all major nations are significant … Continue reading NATO’s commitment to overcoming the challenges of energy efficiency and sustainability in military operations
How to deliver the COP 29 energy efficiency target
In an article in the February issue of the Energy in Buildings & Industry magazine, Andrew Warren, Chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, looks at some of the proposals from the recent Davos Summit which could help to reduce energy demand while helping to drive growth and productivity. Practical ways to get the … Continue reading How to deliver the COP 29 energy efficiency target
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