Choosing the train over the plane costs more in time and money. That’s where the state and employers can step in, explains Michael Segalov in an article on The Guardian website. People want to travel more sustainably. But we need help to do it It’s almost funny – the start of a comedian’s dark, … Continue reading Ensure sustainable travel will require state intervention and employers making adjustments
Confidence in scientists has risen markedly since 2016 in the US
With more and more criticism of “experts” it is encouraging to see that a Pew survey shows the rise in confidence that scientists will act in the public’s interest. However, as found in previous surveys, environmental science proved the most divisive issue for US adults. Ian Sample explains in an article on The Guardian website. … Continue reading Confidence in scientists has risen markedly since 2016 in the US
Buildings can be designed to keep the heat out and avoid air conditioning
In Europe we have gone through an incredibly hot period and there is every likelihood there will be more. Aurore Julien, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Design at the University of East London gives her views on The Conversation website about what design changes are need to cool buildings without air conditioning. How to keep … Continue reading Buildings can be designed to keep the heat out and avoid air conditioning
Low carbon energy transition underway in Texas
Texas has a long relationship with renewables but the momentum has certainly swung to see strong impact. Ryan Prior writes on the CNN website that wind power has now surpassed coal for the first time in Texas. Wind is outpacing coal as a power source in Texas for the first time Wind power has surpassed … Continue reading Low carbon energy transition underway in Texas
Getting serious with our climate emergency
Britain’s parliament declared a climate emergency and others are following suit. Declarations are one thing. Actually following through in addressing the crisis is not so obvious. Jefim Vogel, Joel Millward-Hopkins and Yannick Oswald from University of Leeds write on The Conversation website that airport expansion plans suggest we’re flying full-speed towards crisis rather than away … Continue reading Getting serious with our climate emergency
Efficiency Canada, the national voice for an energy efficient economy, raising profile for energy efficiency
Canada has had a mixed record promoting sustainable energy since the oil crises of the 1970s, given its exploitation of fossil fuels as it tries to achieve long term climate and energy objectives. However, it has always been an important proponent of energy efficiency, as reflected in its support of related actions at such organisations … Continue reading Efficiency Canada, the national voice for an energy efficient economy, raising profile for energy efficiency
New report highlights the benefits and challenges of digital technologies for renewable energy financing
The website Renews.biz provides a news item about a new report from DNV GL about the benefits and challenges of digital technologies for renewable energy financing. There are important findings that you should appreciate. Interestingly, “despite the hype around blockchain, 40% of finance industry respondents said they were not using the technology at all.” … Continue reading New report highlights the benefits and challenges of digital technologies for renewable energy financing
An academic who pledged not to fly in 2019 and 2020 just took train from UK to Shanghai
After taking the pledge, Roger Tyers, Research Fellow in Environmental Sociology at the University of Southampton suddenly found out that “the consequences of my pledge became very real.” He explains his experience in an article on The Conversation website. Have you had a similar experience? Southampton to Shanghai by train – one climate change … Continue reading An academic who pledged not to fly in 2019 and 2020 just took train from UK to Shanghai
Berkeley California became the first city in the US to ban natural, fossil gas hook-ups in new buildings
Natural gas was once hailed as an important transition fuel but that view is now rapidly changing as the move away from all fossil fuels accelerates. Susie Cagle writes in The Guardian about the recent vote in Berkeley to ban natural gas hook-ups in new buildings. Cagle writes: "Natural gas, it seems, has become the … Continue reading Berkeley California became the first city in the US to ban natural, fossil gas hook-ups in new buildings
High percentage of rental properties in Canberra are seriously inefficient
One Canberra resident said: "I think having minimum standards would go a long way in ensuring a better quality of life for renters." There is growing concern – and growing understanding – about the impact of poor energy performing rental housing. Cassandra Morgan explains in an article on the Canberra Times website. More than … Continue reading High percentage of rental properties in Canberra are seriously inefficient
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