In search of Europe’s clean air

Air pollution kills hundreds of thousands of Europeans every year. But breathing is riskier in some places than others. In countries like Poland, change is happening — but only slowly. Irene Banos Ruiz provides an excellent overview on the Deutsche Welle website of the air quality in Europe Where is Europe's air safe to … Continue reading In search of Europe’s clean air →

Would you believe that a bug’s fart can produce renewable energy?

The energy transition is definitely fascinating in finding out interesting innovations. Bob Makin from the Bridgewater Courier News writes on the My Central Jersey website about an innovation in New Jersey that you should find quite interesting. Bug farts help create renewable energy in Central Jersey Would you believe that a bug’s fart can … Continue reading Would you believe that a bug’s fart can produce renewable energy? →

Taking the necessary action to avoid a crisis

People only accept change when they are faced with necessity, and only recognise necessity when a crisis is upon them. Jean Monnet French political economist and diplomat who was one of the founding fathers of the European Union The recent special report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concluded that the impact … Continue reading Taking the necessary action to avoid a crisis →

Staying calm in interesting times

We live in interesting times with respect to energy and climate concerns. There is no simple theme to where we are and where we are going. Well, we know where we are supposed to be going but the road isn’t obvious. It is as if we are flailing all over the place trying to make … Continue reading Staying calm in interesting times →

Importance of providing low-cost finance options for homeowners and businesses if ambitious targets for energy saving are to be met discussed in recent event in Dublin

This past week, there was an event in Dublin examining how energy efficiency is financed in Europe and discussing the importance of providing low-cost finance options for homeowners and businesses if ambitious targets for energy saving are to be met. The event was reporting in an article on the Irish Tech News website. Low … Continue reading Importance of providing low-cost finance options for homeowners and businesses if ambitious targets for energy saving are to be met discussed in recent event in Dublin →

A drop in progress on tackling the energy efficiency of Britain’s fuel poor homes

David Blackman provides an article on the Utility Week website about the stalling progress being made to address fuel poverty in Britain. Is it better where you are? Progress tackling fuel poverty is 'stalling', committee reveals The government has been urged to target energy bill subsidies for low income and pensioner customers much more … Continue reading A drop in progress on tackling the energy efficiency of Britain’s fuel poor homes →

What can we do to help meet our target of 1.5C?

Since the IPCC published its special report showing that our current actions are not enough for us to meet our target of 1.5C of warming, there have been many articles written on what we need to do. These have ranged all of us switching to be vegetarians to, well, you say. Diego Arguedas Ortiz gives … Continue reading What can we do to help meet our target of 1.5C? →

A regular shop-bought mushroom has been turned into an electricity generator

Maybe these are the new magic mushrooms we have all been in search of. Researchers say creation of 'bio-hybrids' from fungi and bacteria could be used to power devices. Undoubtedly the low-carbon energy transition needs many innovations and possibly mushrooms will now play a role. Josh Gabbatiss explains in an article on the Independent website. … Continue reading A regular shop-bought mushroom has been turned into an electricity generator →

Of over 7,000 public buildings in UK with Display Energy Certificate, only 107 have “A” rating

We are now realising the important role that labelling plays. Greg Pitcher writes on the Architects Journal about the poor state of Britain’s public buildings. Is it better in your country? 98% of new public buildings fail to meet highest energy standard Energy efficiency failings have been exposed at thousands of recently completed public buildings … Continue reading Of over 7,000 public buildings in UK with Display Energy Certificate, only 107 have “A” rating →

Impact of air pollution on child obesity

A new study published by the University of Southern California said the first year of life is vital. Josh Barrie explains in an article on the inews website. How air pollution causes obesity: advice to parents with young children Children who are exposed to air pollution at a young age are more likely to become … Continue reading Impact of air pollution on child obesity →