Jeremiah Johnson and Joseph F. DeCarolis from North Carolina State University write on The Conversation website about the role energy storage could play for utilities within coming years. Utilities are starting to invest in big batteries instead of building new power plants Due to their decreasing costs, lithium-ion batteries now dominate a range of … Continue reading Energy storage playing increasing role in utility business models
Emissions from burning fossil fuel have had a major impact on the Sahel
Is there a link between climate change and conflict? Over the last decade many countries in the Sahel region have been embroiled in conflict, explains Alessandra Giannini, senior research scientist at the International Research Institute for Climate and Society/laureate of "Make our planet great again", at the École normale supérieure (ENS). Resources are increasingly scarce, … Continue reading Emissions from burning fossil fuel have had a major impact on the Sahel
New World Bank report discusses policies to achieve sustainable infrastructure
The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides a review by Delia Paul of a new report from the World Bank on sustainable infrastructure. World Bank Finds Efficiency and Quality of Spending Key to Sustainable Infrastructure A World Bank report presents policy mixes that could enable low- and middle-income … Continue reading New World Bank report discusses policies to achieve sustainable infrastructure
People learn to accept extreme weather as normal in as little as two years
This week, attending World Sustainable Energy Days in Wels, Austria, we had unbelievably warm weather for this time of year. And we all talked about it. Kendra Pierre-Louis writes in the New York Times that a new study shows we will soon treat such weather as normal. Well, will we? And what does this mean … Continue reading People learn to accept extreme weather as normal in as little as two years
New report from European Environment Agency on environmental hazards like air and noise pollution and extreme temperatures
Targeted action is needed to better protect the poor, the elderly and children from environmental hazards like air and noise pollution and extreme temperatures, especially in Europe’s eastern and southern regions. A European Environment Agency (EEA) report published recently warns that the health of Europe’s most vulnerable citizens remains disproportionately affected by these hazards, despite … Continue reading New report from European Environment Agency on environmental hazards like air and noise pollution and extreme temperatures
A history lesson: “Narrating a richer past would lessen the shock of discovering that we are, after all, earthbound inhabitants of the only planet where life is known to exist.”
Amanda Power, Associate Professor in Medieval History at the University of Oxford provides a fascinating article on The Conversation website that challenges us to take a different view of history. It will be good to get the views of EiD readers. Climate change: narrate a history beyond the 'triumph of humanity' to find imaginative … Continue reading A history lesson: “Narrating a richer past would lessen the shock of discovering that we are, after all, earthbound inhabitants of the only planet where life is known to exist.”
Ireland has failed to do enough to transform the economy’s energy efficiency
According to one insulation company executive, Ireland is missing a golden opportunity, with the government dragging its heels over a planned climate action plan. John Mulligan explains in an article on the Irish Independent website. It would be good to hear from some of our Irish EiD readers if they agree. Ireland risks a … Continue reading Ireland has failed to do enough to transform the economy’s energy efficiency
Trump administration plans to roll back efficiency standards for light bulbs will cost Americans billions and pollute widely
There is always a push from different communities to reduce regulations. Maybe that is good, maybe not. When it comes to our energy performance standards, there is quite a cost if they are made less stringent. Igor Derysh writes on the Salon website about the potential impact if the Trump administration rolls back on efficiency … Continue reading Trump administration plans to roll back efficiency standards for light bulbs will cost Americans billions and pollute widely
Climate change was responsible for the majority of under-reported humanitarian disasters last year
There are concerns that the media has turned a blind eye to the people who live in the world’s poorest countries and who are most vulnerable to climate change. Arthur Neslen explains in an article in The Guardian. Climate change 'cause of most under-reported humanitarian crises' Climate change was responsible for the majority of … Continue reading Climate change was responsible for the majority of under-reported humanitarian disasters last year
January’s deep freeze in US confirms importance of energy storage
Dan Gearino writes on the Inside Climate News website about the impact of the recent deep freeze in the US Midwest. Energy analysts used power demand data from the Midwest’s January deep freeze and wind and solar conditions to find the gaps in an all-renewable power grid. 100% Renewable Energy Needs Lots of Storage. … Continue reading January’s deep freeze in US confirms importance of energy storage
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