The new war on climate: Trump’s scorched-earth strategy

In an article on The Conversation website, Marc Hudson, Visiting Fellow, SPRU, University of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex writes about how America is walking away from climate diplomacy and climate science. What are your views?   US climate obstruction used to be about profits. Trump’s scorched earth policy is something else The Trump … Continue reading The new war on climate: Trump’s scorched-earth strategy →

Upcoming events

There are several upcoming events that you should plan for.   World Sustainable Energy Days World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) will be held in Wels, Austria on February 24-27, 2026,  with dedicated conferences on pellets, energy efficiency, energy communities, industrial energy transition, young energy researchers and smart e-mobility. You can register here.   eceee Summer … Continue reading Upcoming events →

Energy in Demand News, January 18-19, 2025

This week, the Washington Post reported that the US Environmental Protection Agency will no longer consider health costs in pollution regulations. “The EPA can effectively manage the balance between protecting the environment and spurring economic growth without misleading the public and assigning arbitrary dollar amounts to human health,” said West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, January 18-19, 2025 →

Will the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement really go against the EU’s climate commitments?

The EU is set to sign a long-awaited trade deal with South America's trade bloc, Mercosur. It may offer unexplored opportunities, but critics say the environmental fallout is being sidelined. In an article on the Deutsche Welle website, Martin Kuebler discusses the main issues.   What the EU-Mercosur deal might mean for the environment Ursula … Continue reading Will the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement really go against the EU’s climate commitments? →

“It is a stretch to suggest that treating ChatGPT politely comes at significant environmental cost”

In article on The Conversation website, Richard Morris, Postdoctoral Fellow, Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Lincoln University, New Zealand discusses the hidden environmental footprint of AI. The author writes that “the popularity of the “please” myth is therefore less a mistake than a signal. People sense AI has a footprint, even if the language … Continue reading “It is a stretch to suggest that treating ChatGPT politely comes at significant environmental cost” →

Renewable energy making good gains in the EU

Eurostat has put out the following article this week on the generation of electricity from renewables in 2024.   2024: nearly 50% of EU electricity came from renewablesIn 2024, renewable energy sources accounted for 47.5% of gross electricity consumption in the EU, indicating a 2.1 percentage points (pp) increase from 2023. It has almost tripled (+30 pp) since the time series began … Continue reading Renewable energy making good gains in the EU →

The need for smarter energy management

In an article prepared for the World Energy Forum annual meeting, Dave Regnery, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Trane Technologies, writes how we can build a more sustainable and resilient future.   How to rethink energy demand to build a sustainable, resilient future Global electricity waste exceeds hundreds of billions annually, demanding smarter energy management … Continue reading The need for smarter energy management →

Europe’s carbon border tax is a wake-up call for the UK

In a column in the January issue of Energy in Buildings & Industry, Andrew Warren, Chair of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, considers the introduction of new ‘green tariff’ rules set to impact on any high-carbon goods entering into the EU and the need for the UK government to deliver on its commitment to secure … Continue reading Europe’s carbon border tax is a wake-up call for the UK →

Trump’s UN climate treaty exit marks a major US retreat from climate action

In an article on The Conversation website, Gary W. Yohe, Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies, Wesleyan University, discusses the efforts of the US government to dismantle efforts to combat climate change, despite the risks.   Damn the torpedoes! Trump ditches a crucial climate treaty in latest move to dismantle America’s climate protections On Jan. … Continue reading Trump’s UN climate treaty exit marks a major US retreat from climate action →