Steve Hanley writes on the CleanTechnica website about what it really takes to be 100 % carbon free. What are your views? 100% Renewable Does Not Necessarily Mean Zero Carbon “100% renewable energy” is a popular concept these days. 160 major corporations have signed pledges saying they will power all of their activities using 100% … Continue reading To go 100 % carbon free, the devil is in the details
Europe’s climate hardliners and their potential impact on the future of climate policy
We’ve now had the election for the European Parliament and there is an interesting division. The Greens and Liberals have done well. But the right-wing populists have also improved to some extent. This article on the Deutsche Welle website by Harald Franzen raises an important question about the possible threat to climate policy. What are … Continue reading Europe’s climate hardliners and their potential impact on the future of climate policy
Today’s cars are essentially smartphones with wheels
You should enjoy this article about the impact of digitalisation of our new vehicles. Bill Hanvey explains is an article on The New York Times website. Interestingly vehicles collect a lot of unusual data. But who owns it? Your Car Knows When You Gain Weight Cars produced today are essentially smartphones with wheels. For … Continue reading Today’s cars are essentially smartphones with wheels
Climate change target needs to be politically credible
When do we need to reach net zero emissions? Aled Jones, Professor & Director, Global Sustainability Institute, at Anglia Ruskin University discusses the politics involved in an article on The Conversation website. While the example is the UK, it affects all of us. Net zero emissions by 2050 or 2025? Depends how you think … Continue reading Climate change target needs to be politically credible
International agreement on increasing energy efficiency targets for certain types of ships
Following an earlier story on shipping last week, a stricter target for energy efficiency improvements in some ships has been agreed at the International Maritime Organization. Nina Chestney explains in an article on the Hellenic Shipping News website. IMO agrees on stricter efficiency targets for some ships The International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Friday … Continue reading International agreement on increasing energy efficiency targets for certain types of ships
It will cost €50 billion to bring all homes in Ireland up to required energy efficient standard
Ireland has now provided an estimate for renovating its building stock to meet long-term low-carbon objectives. Rodney Farry and Fiach Kelly explain in an article in The Irish Times. Making all homes energy efficient to cost €50bn, says Varadkar It will cost €50 billion to bring all homes in Ireland up to the required … Continue reading It will cost €50 billion to bring all homes in Ireland up to required energy efficient standard
Old power plant in Germany given new life
The energy transition takes on different dimensions. It is encouraging to see the transformation of an old coal power into a gem for the community. Kate Connolly explains in an article in The Guardian. Art electricity' revives old German power station When the Luckenwalde coal power plant in east Germany closed down soon after … Continue reading Old power plant in Germany given new life
China is one of the leading investors in Cuba’s renewable energy programme
Steve Hanley writes on the CleanTechnica website about China taking advantage of market opportunities to invest in renewable energy in Cuba. Is your country doing the same? China Invests In Renewable Energy In Cuba Cuba began investing in renewable energy in 2014 and is ramping up its efforts in a push to make renewables … Continue reading China is one of the leading investors in Cuba’s renewable energy programme
Germany’s energy transition having impact on their love for cars
Atika Shubert and Nadine Schmidt write on the CNN website about Germany’s concern for climate change and what that means to their lifestyles -- including what this means to their love for cars. Climate change concerns sour Germany's love for cars A new Deutschland Trend poll by national broadcaster ARD, shows that 48% of … Continue reading Germany’s energy transition having impact on their love for cars
Latest update on energy finance for mitigation
The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the recent update on energy finance for mitigation compiled by Beate Antonich. Mitigation Finance Update: Which Banks Take Climate Action Seriously? Story highlights: Brazil’s cement industry aims at reducing 35% of its emissions. Bank of America will mobilize USD 300 billion … Continue reading Latest update on energy finance for mitigation
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