Roger Harrabin writes on the BBC website about plans by a group of ship owners to fund the design of zero-emissions vessels. The sooner the shipping industry decarbonises, the better, since shipping creates about 3% of global emissions. $5bn fund unveiled for climate-friendly shipping A group of ship owners have announced plans for a … Continue reading Plans for zero-emission shipping
The world is on a path to warm around 3C above pre-industrial levels by 2100 under policies and commitments currently in place
The Madrid climate conference is over but the analysis and the arguments for where we are going and where we need to be going. Zeke Hausfather, Director of Climate and Energy at Breakthrough, provides a very detailed article about what he feels should be the new business as usual scenario to 2100. He argues that … Continue reading The world is on a path to warm around 3C above pre-industrial levels by 2100 under policies and commitments currently in place
New building codes take effect Jan. 1 requiring all newly constructed homes in California to be powered by the sun
Paul Rogers writes on the Mercury News website about the landmark building rules that will be first-in-the nation solar requirement. Who else has this requirement in other countries? Solar power required for all new California homes starting Jan. 1 California already generates more electricity from solar power than any other state. But now a … Continue reading New building codes take effect Jan. 1 requiring all newly constructed homes in California to be powered by the sun
Rotterdam has a floating dairy farm that could help protect cities from food security risks associated with climate change
We are always interested in seeing innovative projects in our energy transition. It was a surprise to see this article by Lauren Comiteau on Canada’s CBC News website explaining about a floating dairy farm in the Netherlands. They call this a "transfarmation." What are your views? World's 1st floating dairy farm could help cities … Continue reading Rotterdam has a floating dairy farm that could help protect cities from food security risks associated with climate change
Giving a focus on industrial energy efficiency in our low carbon energy transition
Tareq Emtariah, Director of the Department of Energy at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), wrote on the Inter Press Service website about why we should prioritise industrial energy efficiency in our climate strategies. Also, check out Rod’s related blog on the EEIP website Industrial Energy Efficiency is a Climate Solution At a … Continue reading Giving a focus on industrial energy efficiency in our low carbon energy transition
With 100% of its electricity coming from renewables, one German town demonstrates what can be achieved when municipalities adopt innovative approaches
Bertie Russell, Research Associate in the Urban Institute at the University of Sheffield describes in an article on The Conversation website what one small German town has done to undertake its own low carbon energy transition. Are there lessons for all of us? This small German town took back the power – and went … Continue reading With 100% of its electricity coming from renewables, one German town demonstrates what can be achieved when municipalities adopt innovative approaches
A First Nations community in British Columbia taking solar power seriously
A First Nations community has created a solar farm that is 100 per cent owned and operated. The Tsilhqot'in project has capacity to power 130-150 homes and help lower cost of living in this remote community. A news item from The Canadian Press on the CBC website explains the latest developments. Community prepares to … Continue reading A First Nations community in British Columbia taking solar power seriously
New Coalition for the Energy Efficiency of Buildings (CEEB) established in Britain
It is encouraging to see the creation of a new coalition to promote energy efficiency in buildings. The Green Finance Institute wrote on its own website about its creation. With the support of the independent climate change think tank E3G, as secretariat, this is the first Coalition bringing together dynamic private, public and third-sector organisations … Continue reading New Coalition for the Energy Efficiency of Buildings (CEEB) established in Britain
Creating awareness on energy efficiency among students in India
It is encouraging to see that the Indian government is developing new initiatives to improve awareness of the benefits of improved energy efficiency. Vijayawada News provides a news item on the Times of India website about the creation of energy clubs at schools. Are there similar initiatives in your country? Energy clubs at schools … Continue reading Creating awareness on energy efficiency among students in India
Some nations emit far more CO2 than others: why are they not speeding up GHG emissions reductions?
Undoubtedly there is more focus on the need to effectively address climate change. We are still lagging and that has been expressed by many at the recent global climate conference in Madrid. Loveday Wright writes on the Deutsche Welle website about those countries that are major emitters and questions why. Maybe you have your own … Continue reading Some nations emit far more CO2 than others: why are they not speeding up GHG emissions reductions?
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