ExxonMobil's flagrant attempts to undermine climate policies deserve more widespread opprobrium, writes Andrew Warren, chair of the British Energy Efficiency Federation (BEEF) and a friend of EiD on the Business Green website. With ExxonMobil acting this way, the global climate conference (COP28) later this year in Dubai is going to be quite a showdown with … Continue reading ExxonMobil continues to maintain that deep decarbonisation would degrade living standards
Better understanding of energy sufficiency
France has made energy sufficiency – the deliberate reduction of energy consumption – one of the three pillars of its decarbonisation strategy, alongside nuclear and renewables. However, Brussels and other European capitals have yet to fully embrace the approach. Paul Messad discusses the French approach in an article on the EURACTIV website. Energy sufficiency, … Continue reading Better understanding of energy sufficiency
New EEA briefings on waste recycling rates in Europe
Reducing waste or recovering its value by extending product lifespans or recycling are key parts of Europe’s efforts to create a circular economy which contributes to the European Green Deal’s sustainability goals. However, according to the European Environment Agency’s assessment, published this week, many EU Member States are at risk of not meeting at least … Continue reading New EEA briefings on waste recycling rates in Europe
Giant heat pumps gaining in popularity
As we try to decarbonise our heating, Chris Barniuk explains in an article on the BBC News website that there is growing evidence of the popularity of heat pumps, particularly in northern Europe. The 'exploding' demand for giant heat pumps There are 2.5 million litres of water in an Olympic-sized swimming pool. If for … Continue reading Giant heat pumps gaining in popularity
How much time and credibility should be given to arguments that deny the reality of climate change without respecting the basic rules of debate?
Le Monde has investigated the arguments of the climate sceptics, compiling and classifying them, but above all verifying them with climate reports and scientific literature. Narratives denying the scientific consensus on climate change are gaining ground. Behind a pseudo-expert facade, their inconsistencies betray profound intellectual dishonesty. William Audureau discusses what is behind this climate scepticism. … Continue reading How much time and credibility should be given to arguments that deny the reality of climate change without respecting the basic rules of debate?
Our climate transition: American insurance companies, tired of losing money, are raising rates, restricting coverage or pulling out of some areas altogether
The largest insurer in California said it would stop offering new coverage. It’s part of a broader trend of companies pulling back from dangerous areas. Christopher Flavelle, Jill Cowan and Ivan Penn discuss latest developments in an article on the New York Times website. Are there similar trends in your country? Climate Shocks Are … Continue reading Our climate transition: American insurance companies, tired of losing money, are raising rates, restricting coverage or pulling out of some areas altogether
Important Infographic: Buildings in the Fit for 55
EuroACE recently updated their infographic "Buildings in the Fit for 55 Package for a Climate Neutral Economy in 2050". This is a useful overview that you should find very useful. It takes into account the final version of five different files plus the Commission's proposal on EPBD. The infographic provides a detailed overview of where the energy performance … Continue reading Important Infographic: Buildings in the Fit for 55
Concerns about the resilience of the Earth system
Steven J Lade, Australian National University; Ben Stewart-Koster, Griffith University; Stuart Bunn, Griffith University; Syezlin Hasan, Griffith University; and Xuemei Bai, Australian National University write on The Conversation website discuss a recent assessment of boundaries that quantified the harms to people from changes to the Earth system. What are your views? It’s not just … Continue reading Concerns about the resilience of the Earth system
The increased use of biofuel for aviation could create new problems
Growing demand for animal fats biofuels to power Europe’s transport system raises concerns over climate impacts and potential fraud. Andrew Jeong writes on the Washington Post website about a new report from the Brussels-based NGO Transport & Environment. Plan to use pig fat as plane fuel doesn’t fly, study says How many pigs does … Continue reading The increased use of biofuel for aviation could create new problems
Targeted help from governments can help us reduce our carbon footprint
People in rich countries can lead clean lives quicker if governments make it easy for them to ditch dirty habits. In an article on the Deutsche Welle website, Ajit Niranjan discusses what can be done to reduce our carbon footprint. How can governments help people cut their carbon footprint? Some of the most powerful … Continue reading Targeted help from governments can help us reduce our carbon footprint
