Even Bob Dylan was ahead of his time. Well, we knew that at the time. But we never imagined that any President of the United States had such strong feelings about the wind. Obviously, the blowing of the wind is no comfort for Trump. You should enjoy this article by Karen Heller in the Washington … Continue reading Trump’s feud: “The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind . . .”
How IoT technology in a pharmaceutical production environment helps illustrate how IoT can aid energy conservation efforts
Examining the installation of IoT technology in a pharmaceutical production environment can help illustrate how IoT can aid energy conservation efforts, provide predictive analytics for machine and manufacturing processes, and help pharma companies reach ISO 50001 targets. Craig Correia explains in an article on the Automation World website. Achieving Energy Efficiency Through Industry 4.0 … Continue reading How IoT technology in a pharmaceutical production environment helps illustrate how IoT can aid energy conservation efforts
Innovations to potentially revolutionise energy efficiency in LEDs
LEDs have transformed our lighting sector. It is encouraging that there are new developments in their production. An article on the SciTech Europa website discusses how graphene and other 2D materials are now being used. Graphene is being used to produce a low-voltage LED Graphene and other 2D materials are being used to produce … Continue reading Innovations to potentially revolutionise energy efficiency in LEDs
The Netherlands is home to one of the most sustainable industrial buildings
Michael Cowan writes on the BBC website about an industrial building in The Netherlands that is considered one of the world’s most sustainable. The building was discussed on a popular BBC programme to see what lessons Britain could learn from this development. What are your views? Is this the world's most sustainable building? Climbing … Continue reading The Netherlands is home to one of the most sustainable industrial buildings
The challenge to address climate change
Christine Corlet Walker, PhD Candidate in Ecological Economics at the University of Surrey writes a thought provoking article on The Conversation website about how to achieve absolute decoupling between growth and GHG emissions. What are your views? Green growth is trusted to fix climate change – here’s the problem with that You may have … Continue reading The challenge to address climate change
Orkney Islands have one of the highest proportions of electric cars in Britain
The islands produce more power than they're able to consume, so diverting some of that into electric vehicles seems an obvious move, writes Kevin Keane on the BBC website. It is encouraging to see recent developments in Orkney, an archipelago off the northeastern coast of Scotland. Is Orkney 'in the fast lane' on electric … Continue reading Orkney Islands have one of the highest proportions of electric cars in Britain
India’s energy transition – renewable energy cost is the lowest in the Asia Pacific
A recent news item from Reuters refers to recent analysis from the consultancy Wood Mackenzie that India's renewable energy cost is the lowest in the Asia Pacific. India's renewable energy cost lowest in Asia Pacific - WoodMac India's renewable energy cost is the lowest in the Asia Pacific, consultancy Wood Mackenzie said on Monday. … Continue reading India’s energy transition – renewable energy cost is the lowest in the Asia Pacific
Raising the image of electric vehicles
Jeff McMahon writes on the Forbes website about the importance of ensuring there is adequate infrastructure for charging EVs. It does cause a dilemma, however, about what comes first – the electric vehicle or the charging station? What has been your experience? The Electric-Vehicle Revolution Has A Visibility Problem Which comes first: the electric … Continue reading Raising the image of electric vehicles
A prototype of a battery that could tap into the mix of salty seawater and freshwater at wastewater treatments plants
Stanford University scientists have tested a prototype of a battery that could tap into the mix of salty seawater and freshwater — known as “blue energy” — at wastewater treatments plants. Christopher Carbone explains in an article on the New York Post website. Scientists develop way to turn wastewater into affordable, renewable energy Researchers … Continue reading A prototype of a battery that could tap into the mix of salty seawater and freshwater at wastewater treatments plants
Strong argument that health and well-being should be the driving force behind climate change policy
EiD last met the author, Louise Comeau, about 20 years ago. Then she was a major force in Canada promoting sustainability and addressing climate change concerns. It is good to see that she is as active as ever. In this article on the Policy Options website Louise argues that protecting public health should drive climate … Continue reading Strong argument that health and well-being should be the driving force behind climate change policy
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 