A council of experts has said in its policy review that Berlin's proposals were insufficient for the mitigation of climate change. It added that the over 100 measures did not amount to a cohesive overall plan. The review’s findings are discussed in a Reuters news item on the Deutsche Welle website. Germany's climate policy … Continue reading Germany has to raise its efforts to meet its long-term climate targets
Energy in Demand News, August 20, 2023
Every day we are reading about another disaster, whether it be wildfires, droughts, floods and more. The Financial Times writes (behind a paywall) that the costs of inaction on global warming are potentially vast and often not sufficiently factored into asset values. While such disasters can be counted first in lives lost, the FT writes: … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, August 20, 2023
UK starts novel “energy cafes” to provide personalised face-to-face guidance on enhancing home energy efficiency
Providing advice to consumers to take steps to improve the energy performance of their homes is vital.The UK government has backed some new schemes offering personalised advice to increase energy bill savings. Let’s hope they get rolled out throughout the UK. Dimitris Mavrokefalidis discusses the advice schemes in an article on the Energy Live News … Continue reading UK starts novel “energy cafes” to provide personalised face-to-face guidance on enhancing home energy efficiency
Too few UK companies have an adequate plan for switching to a clean, green future, a new study has found
Nearly two thirds of emissions by UK firms are not covered by carbon-cutting targets, even though going green can be good for profits, a study by the global management consulting firm Bain & Co and charity the Carbon Disclosure Project finds. David Connett discusses the findings in an article on the iNews website. What is … Continue reading Too few UK companies have an adequate plan for switching to a clean, green future, a new study has found
France is the second most popular destination for cycling tourism, only behind Germany
In recent years, the number of bicycle touring routes and services has risen sharply, making France the second most popular destination for cycling tourism. Marjorie Cessac discusses the popularity in an article on the Le Monde website. The popularity of cycling vacations continues unabated From his bar, he watches them go by: Honed athletes, … Continue reading France is the second most popular destination for cycling tourism, only behind Germany
Blog from Jane Marsh: How Electric Fleets Can Meet Corporate Needs
Energy professionals, manufacturers and every corporation utilizing fleets must consider electrification to meet organizational goals. Electric vehicles in fleets bolster corporate social responsibility and adherence to worldwide legislation as nations head closer to reversing the climate crisis. Experts must learn the advantages of corporate electric fleets as a comprehensive solution to business needs and environmental … Continue reading Blog from Jane Marsh: How Electric Fleets Can Meet Corporate Needs
The future of energy efficiency: how AI is driving sustainable energy solutions
An article on the Fagen Wasanni Technologies website discusses that the future of energy efficiency is being shaped by the rapid advances in artificial intelligence. Do you agree? Fagen Wasanni is a cutting-edge blog dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) and other trending technologies in the 21st century. Their mission is … Continue reading The future of energy efficiency: how AI is driving sustainable energy solutions
Large majority of EU member states will hit 2030 solar targets ahead of schedule
New data from the SolarPower Europe lobby group shows that a large majority of EU member states will hit their 2030 solar targets ahead of schedule. Victor Jack discusses the results in an article on the Politico website. EU blindsided by ‘spectacular’ solar rollout Explosive growth in solar power means most EU countries will … Continue reading Large majority of EU member states will hit 2030 solar targets ahead of schedule
‘Gamechanger’: judge rules in favour of young activists in US climate trial
Sixteen young plaintiffs had alleged the Montana state government had violated their right to a healthy environment. Now they have won a rare victory against a US state government for promoting climate-killing fossil fuels. A tsunami of climate-related lawsuits are set to follow. Stuart Braun discusses the victory in an article on the Deutsche Welle … Continue reading ‘Gamechanger’: judge rules in favour of young activists in US climate trial
One underappreciated impact of global heating: its influence on language
Derek Gladwin and Kedrick James of the University of British Columbia write on The Conversation about how language evolves and adapts to environmental pressures in a delicate balance with its surroundings, just like any other ecological system. What are your views? How language can turn down the temperature of heated climate change discourse The … Continue reading One underappreciated impact of global heating: its influence on language
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