We are daily reading about the fires throughout many regions of Australia. EiD regularly publishes posts on air quality and their impact on society. This week the air quality index hit 3,463 in Canberra, where a reading of 200 is considered hazardous. EiD has heard directly from friends in Canberra that it is almost impossible … Continue reading Australia’s bushfires set record air quality concerns in Australia’s capital, Canberra
Changes underway to weaken environmental standards in the US
President Trump has been determined to loosen environmental standards. We have seen his approach to fuel efficiency standards, LEDs and many more. What is of serious concern is that another change would restrict the kinds of scientific studies that can be used when writing new environmental regulations. Juliet Eilperin explains in an article on The … Continue reading Changes underway to weaken environmental standards in the US
Calls for single energy ministry in India
An energy economist, Bansidhar Bandi, provides his views in an article on The Hindu website why India needs one single energy ministry instead of five ministries that currently have responsibility for various aspects of energy policy. He believes that a sole point of reference in the sector is necessary to ensure energy security, sustainability and … Continue reading Calls for single energy ministry in India
An optimist’s guide to the climate crisis
Chris Turner has written an essay that was published on The Walrus website that gives his views on how Canada is dealing with the climate crisis. This essay is the O’Hagan Essay on Public Affairs, an annual research-based examination of the current economic, social, and political realities of Canada. What are your views? We’re … Continue reading An optimist’s guide to the climate crisis
New year brings new regulations for the shipping industry
EiD has had several posts in recent years about pollution issues related to shipping. New rules introduced by International Maritime Organisation that came into force on January 1 this year are expected to reduce certain forms of air pollution. Importantly ships will only be allowed to use fuel oil with a very low sulphur content. … Continue reading New year brings new regulations for the shipping industry
Creating awareness of the climate change challenges in Uganda
Thanks to her recurring Friday demonstrations, sprightly Leah Namugerwa has shot to prominence with her empowered activism. But, as Portia Crowe writes in an article on The Independent website, her biggest challenge may be mobilising the youth at home. The young Ugandan woman making waves as she fights climate change Gravely brandishing a banner reading … Continue reading Creating awareness of the climate change challenges in Uganda
Commercial and industrial customers pushing for resilience, reliability, and sustainability from utilities
Emily Holbrook writes on the Environmental Leader website about a new report about what commercial and industrial customers are expecting from its utility providers. When it comes to electricity, they are expecting more renewables. Are these your findings from your experience? Report: Utilities Must Commit to Renewable Energy or Industrial Clients May Turn to … Continue reading Commercial and industrial customers pushing for resilience, reliability, and sustainability from utilities
State and local government buildings in New York State are expected to be at the front of the effort to reduce energy use and emissions
It is encouraging to see the funding going into the renovation of public buildings in New York State. Latest develops are explained in a news article on the Renewable Energy Magazine website. NY Governor Cuomo Announces $1.5 Billion in Funding for Energy Efficiency Improvements New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (D) has said that … Continue reading State and local government buildings in New York State are expected to be at the front of the effort to reduce energy use and emissions
Calls in Hungary for climate and energy policy reform
Zsófia Végh writes on the Budapest Business Journal website climate and energy policy reforms are needed in Hungary. To start with, Hungarian energy strategy needs to be dealt with in the context of climate policy and economic development. There is also a need to accelerate decarbonisation. What are your views? Efficient Climate and Energy … Continue reading Calls in Hungary for climate and energy policy reform
Reviewing which countries are likely to meet their Paris climate agreement targets
With this year’s global climate conference over, it is useful to take stock to see which countries have met or bettered their Paris climate agreement targets. Robert McLachlan, Professor in Applied Mathematics at Massey University in New Zealand provides his views. Climate explained: which countries are likely to meet their Paris Agreement targets The … Continue reading Reviewing which countries are likely to meet their Paris climate agreement targets
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