Latest update on climate finance institutions

The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the May update on global climate finance institutions compiled by Beate Antonich.   Institutional Finance Update: Addressing Climate-relevant Expenditures and Funding Gaps In June and July 2019, multilateral development banks (MDBs) and the World Bank Group reported on progress towards increasing climate … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance institutions →

Universities need to address their air travel footprint

In a world where we must reduce GHG emissions, it is good to see an article that argues why it should be done by academics.  Milena Buchs, Associate Professor in Sustainability, Economics, and Low-Carbon Transitions at the University of Leeds writes on The Conversation website why academics should lead by example. How about you?   … Continue reading Universities need to address their air travel footprint →

Abu Dhabi home to world’s largest solar power plant

The United Arab Emirates is developing a reputation for sustainable energy. It is encouraging to see the world’s largest solar power plant now in operation.  John Parnell explains in an article on the Forbes website.   World's Largest Solar Power Plant Switched On This is a headline you may well read more than once in … Continue reading Abu Dhabi home to world’s largest solar power plant →

Microgrids offer a way to lessen or even eliminate the complexity of fleet electrification

GTM Creative Strategies writes on the GreenTech Media website about the important role microgrids play.  To start with, they provide EV charging flexibility in terms of power and cost savings.   Why Electrified Transportation Needs Microgrids Government officials in Montgomery County, Maryland don’t have to speculate about the importance of energy resilience. In 2012 a … Continue reading Microgrids offer a way to lessen or even eliminate the complexity of fleet electrification →

Skyscrapers are major emitters of GHG emissions

There are many studies that show the potential for existing buildings to reduce GHG emissions and we know what their overall impact on emissions is.  It is good to see an article in The Times by Louisa Clarence-Smith about the impact of some of Britain’s best-known skyscrapers. CO2 challenge that towers over tall buildings Six … Continue reading Skyscrapers are major emitters of GHG emissions →

A ‘hydrogen society’ is ahead

Electric vehicle celebrity Wan Gang, the “father of China’s electric vehicle movement,”  says a ‘hydrogen society’ is ahead. Companies are jumping in, but cost and other challenges remain.  Louise Moon explains in an article on the South China Morning Post website.   When China’s father of EVs starts talking up hydrogen vehicles, analysts say investors … Continue reading A ‘hydrogen society’ is ahead →

Turning e-waste into precious metal is proving big business for one New Zealand start-up

Electronic waste is an increasing problem for all countries. Still too much ends up in landfill and there is a growing concern about the environmental impact.  Debrin Foxcroft writes on the Stuff website from New Zealand about the efforts of one start-up in their country. What is the experience in your country?   Treasure in … Continue reading Turning e-waste into precious metal is proving big business for one New Zealand start-up →

How journalism is changing its approach to climate change: “We’re not launching a campaign,” she said. “We’re launching information, knowledge.”

Marc Tracy writes in The New York Times about the changing approaches to reporting on climate change. While many want to consider it a crisis, there is not unanimity about how to play it. What are your views?   As the World Heats Up, the Climate for News Is Changing, Too As Europe heats up, … Continue reading How journalism is changing its approach to climate change: “We’re not launching a campaign,” she said. “We’re launching information, knowledge.” →