Over two-fifths of Brits said they would pay more for an energy efficient home

Research in the UK shows that buyers aged 25 to 34 appear happy to sacrifice a garage, garden and larger property to own their first home - but environmental concerns seem just as important as schools and local amenities. Property expert Phil Spencer explains in an article on the Time & Star website. Forget the … Continue reading Over two-fifths of Brits said they would pay more for an energy efficient home →

The environmental cost of streaming music

You have probably never thought of your carbon footprint when listening to music. Matt Brennan, Reader in Popular Music at the University of Glasgow and Kyle Devine, Associate Professor in Musicology at the University of Oslo analyse the carbon footprint of music streaming compared to “traditional” records and CDs in an article on The Conversation … Continue reading The environmental cost of streaming music →

There is an extraordinary opportunity for the IEA to step up its leadership in the low-carbon energy transition

EiD was pleased to read the letter signed by investors/scientists and sent to Dr. Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Prior to this letter, in 2018 EiD published a post which compares the energy demand in the 2018 Efficient World Scenario included in the IEA’s flagship energy efficiency publication entitled … Continue reading There is an extraordinary opportunity for the IEA to step up its leadership in the low-carbon energy transition →

Is innovative new “transparent wood” eco-friendly?

Scientists have developed a new material that could replace plastic or glass in construction of energy-efficient homes.  Nicola Davis explains in an article in The Guardian. What are your views?   Scientists invent 'transparent wood' in search for eco-friendly building material In an era of glass and steel construction, wood may seem old-school. But now … Continue reading Is innovative new “transparent wood” eco-friendly? →

Concerns about rate of global warming in Canada

Canada is, on average, experiencing warming at twice the rate of the rest of the world, with Northern Canada heating up at almost three times the global average. A recent news item from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation explains recent developments.   Canada warming at twice the global rate, leaked report finds Canada is, on average, … Continue reading Concerns about rate of global warming in Canada →

International Energy Charter needs to focus on low-carbon energy transition

In a previous article Sarah Keay-Bright said the outdated Energy Charter Treaty protects old world fossil fuel investments over the wide range of new green investments now being made. The treaty is being reviewed by its signatories this year. In a concluding article on the energypost.eu website, she and Steivan Defilla warn that the terms … Continue reading International Energy Charter needs to focus on low-carbon energy transition →

Human impact since 19th century industrialisation

It is always instructive to understand the role of humans as we try to address climate change concerns.  Guillaume Paris and Pierre-Henri Blard from the Université de Lorraine write on The Conversation website about what has been happening over the past 160 years.   How humans derailed the Earth's climate in just 160 years Climate … Continue reading Human impact since 19th century industrialisation →

Energy poverty in Central & Eastern Europe in the spotlight

In a recent report from the Right to Energy Coalition, Bulgaria and Hungary showed extreme levels of energy poverty; Poland, Romania and the Czech Republic had better rankings, but local experts say that may reflect a lack of data more than reality. OVER-EXPOSED, a new essay from EnAct explores diverse situations in these five countries, … Continue reading Energy poverty in Central & Eastern Europe in the spotlight →