Not everyone has been convinced that there is a strong economic argument for addressing climate change. It is encouraging to see articles that do provide more evidence. Emily Chung does just that in an article on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation website. Interestingly, a friend (with no energy background) wrote this after he read the article: … Continue reading More evidence that fighting climate change has positive side effects
Norwegian operator achieved maritime first by powering its hybrid cruise ship on battery power alone
Traditional cruise ships pose all kinds of environmental problems including air quality at cities that they visit that have led to many protests. Nick Lavars writes on the New Atlas website about a new hybrid cruise ship using battery power. It will be interesting to see how many companies follow and upgrade their fleets this … Continue reading Norwegian operator achieved maritime first by powering its hybrid cruise ship on battery power alone
We’ve already installed enough fossil fuel infrastructure to commit to more than 1.5 degrees Celsius of planetary warming
A new study finds we’ve already installed enough fossil fuel infrastructure to commit to more than 1.5 degrees Celsius of planetary warming, even without new planned installations. Chris Mooney explains more about the study in an article in the Washington Post. Existing fossil fuel plants will push the world across a dangerous climate limit, … Continue reading We’ve already installed enough fossil fuel infrastructure to commit to more than 1.5 degrees Celsius of planetary warming
America’s low-carbon energy transition supported by major insurer turning its back on global coal industry
The US insurer Chubb becomes the latest to make pledge as risks of climate crisis become clearer. Jillian Ambrose explains in an article in The Guardian. US insurer Chubb to stop investing in or selling policies to coal firms Chubb will become the first US insurer to turn its back on the global coal industry … Continue reading America’s low-carbon energy transition supported by major insurer turning its back on global coal industry
Recent OECD report on business models for the circular economy
We are all trying to learn more about addressing issues related to the circular economy. Earlier this year, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a report entitled, Business Models for the Circular Economy, Opportunities and Challenges for Policy. Natural resources, and the materials derived from them, represent the physical basis for the … Continue reading Recent OECD report on business models for the circular economy
Now the Irish have come up with breakthrough in battery performance
A team of academics in Ireland have found way to make batteries with 250 per cent more energy density than any other battery on the market. This will allow batteries to be more compact, more scalable for industry and quicker to charge. Peter McGuire explains in an article on the Irish Times website. Irish … Continue reading Now the Irish have come up with breakthrough in battery performance
How a Dutch video game designer is revolutionising renewable energy in Hawaii
The energy transition is quite fascinating to watch. There are so many interesting facets. An Associated Press story on the USA Today website explains how a Dutch video game designer has developed alternatives to fossil fuels in Hawaii. If you have an interesting story like this, please let EiD know. Who's revolutionizing renewable energy … Continue reading How a Dutch video game designer is revolutionising renewable energy in Hawaii
South Korea has a big challenge in its low carbon energy transition
M. Kang writes on the Korea Bizwire website about the concern there is in South Korea about the country’s poor ranking for improving energy efficiency. The KEPCO Management Research Institute recently reported that the nation ranked 33rd out of 35 OECD states. It will be interesting to follow how the country changes its ways. … Continue reading South Korea has a big challenge in its low carbon energy transition
New data from European Environment Agency show worrying increase in CO2 emissions from new cars and vans
According to provisional data published recently by the European Environment Agency (EEA), the average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from new passenger cars registered in the EU in 2018 increased for the second consecutive year, reaching 120.4 grammes of CO2 per kilometre. For the first time, the average CO2 emissions from new vans also increased. Manufacturers … Continue reading New data from European Environment Agency show worrying increase in CO2 emissions from new cars and vans
The largest peacekeeping missions in the world are in countries most exposed to climate change
We are always trying to better understand the impact of climate change. Lewis Sanders IV writes on the Deutsche Welle website about the impact on peacekeeping missions. Climate change is threatening the success of peacekeeping missions, according to a recent briefing. Climate change threatens peace efforts: SIPRI The largest peacekeeping missions in the world are … Continue reading The largest peacekeeping missions in the world are in countries most exposed to climate change
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