The recently released first low emissions technology statement by the government flags public investment in five areas: hydrogen, energy storage, low-carbon steel and aluminium, carbon capture and storage, and soil carbon storage. The roadmap is discussed in an article on The Conversation website by Llewelyn Hughes and Jorrit Gosens of Australian National University. ‘The … Continue reading The lowdown on Australia’s low-emissions roadmap
UK government criticised for lack of women on team organising COP 26 in Glasgow next year
The UK Government has been fiercely criticised for its “implicit failure” to recognise women after it emerged an all-male team would be leading the COP 26 climate summit planned for Glasgow next year. Xander Richards explains in an article on The National website. Implicit failure': UK Government slammed for fielding all-male Cop26 team Initially … Continue reading UK government criticised for lack of women on team organising COP 26 in Glasgow next year
What it will take for Africa to go green and disentangle itself from the business of exporting fossil fuels abroad
As Africa develops faster, countries are shifting their focus to investment in renewable energy. The director of the Nairobi-based think tank Power Shift Africa explains how the continent can embark on a journey toward a green future. Sam Baker interviewed Mohamed Adow in an article on the Deutsche Welle website 'We are not locked … Continue reading What it will take for Africa to go green and disentangle itself from the business of exporting fossil fuels abroad
Do smart energy products unintentionally reproduce gender inequalities?
Charlotte Johnson, Senior Researcher in urban communities and resources at University College London raises an important issue in an article on The Conversation website about critical gender issues that affect all our lives. The world is designed for men – but smart energy systems don't have to be Air conditioned offices often take average … Continue reading Do smart energy products unintentionally reproduce gender inequalities?
Insights into the magnitude and ambition of climate-related investment targets
The first analysis of financial sector climate-related investment pledges is available on the New Climate Institute website. Unpacking the finance sector’s climate related investment commitments Financial institution’s climate-related investment targets have rapidly grown in recent years. In this report, we provide insights into the magnitude and ambition of these targets, and investigate their relationship … Continue reading Insights into the magnitude and ambition of climate-related investment targets
A struggle between the few financial institutions that are pushing for an ambitious new European green finance policy framework and incumbent vested interests opposing it
New analysis from InfluenceMap warns 19 out of 20 industry lobby groups are actively opposing measures contained within the EU's proposed Sustainable Finance Strategy. This article was published on the Business Green website. Are 'vested interests' threatening the EU's sustainable finance strategy? EU efforts to establish an ambitious sustainable finance policy are being undermined … Continue reading A struggle between the few financial institutions that are pushing for an ambitious new European green finance policy framework and incumbent vested interests opposing it
New report from BPIE on progress by EU member states to provide their renovation strategies
A new report from the Buildings Performance Institute Europe assesses the compliance of the 14 available long-term renovation strategies (as published on the website of the European Commission on 8 September 2020) against the provisions in Article 2a of the amended 2018 Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). EiD earlier this summer wrote about the … Continue reading New report from BPIE on progress by EU member states to provide their renovation strategies
What do Canadians think about the role oil and gas should play in Canada’s energy future, and how polarised is the conversation?
A University of Ottawa survey finds opinions polarized by party affiliation more than ideology, with party rhetoric amplifying ideological differences. Rafael Aguirre, Stephen Bird and Monica Gattinger discuss the survey on the Policy Options website. What Canadians think about the future of oil and gas The past 12 months have roiled the global oil … Continue reading What do Canadians think about the role oil and gas should play in Canada’s energy future, and how polarised is the conversation?
Strong consumer protections are necessary in Scotland as energy efficiency measures for homes become more complex
A news item on the Scottish Housing News website explains the steps that are taken to protect consumers as renovations become more ambitious. What is the situation in your country? Citizens Advice Scotland outlines plans to protect consumers in move to net-zero There remains a significant risk consumers who invest in energy efficiency measures … Continue reading Strong consumer protections are necessary in Scotland as energy efficiency measures for homes become more complex
Strong argument that an energy savings grant scheme in UK should also support lighting
We can now take advantage of the Green Homes Grant in the UK. But there is one glaring omission in the technologies available to UK’s homeowners, according to Andrew Warren, chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation in the September issue of Energy in Buildings & Industry. Why has lighting been left in the … Continue reading Strong argument that an energy savings grant scheme in UK should also support lighting
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