Stefan Jungcurt from the SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the latest update on global developments in clean energy commitments. Clean Energy Commitments: South Africa, California, Facebook Update Targets as Cities Pledge Net-zero Buildings Every day countries, sub-national actors, businesses and organizations announce new commitments supporting the global … Continue reading Latest update on clean energy commitments
Latest experiment in energy-efficient container ship design
We are always interested in latest developments, especially in the transport sector. Andrew McAlpine writes on the container shipping & trade website about Imoto Lines’ latest container ship Natori that is described by the company as ‘an experiment in energy saving’. The world’s first spherical-bow container ship The evolution that has been taking place … Continue reading Latest experiment in energy-efficient container ship design
Flying is not always the fastest and cheapest travel options
We often have a dilemma when travelling in Europe where there are good airline and train options. Flights often seem to be the fastest and cheapest travel options. That's not so, as shown by an article by Tom Wills on the Deutsche Welle website. Factoring in transit time and environmental damage, Wills show how to … Continue reading Flying is not always the fastest and cheapest travel options
Australia’s dilemma – climate and energy policy have infused politics for a decade
Malcolm Turnbull was recently ousted as Prime Minister in Australia and climate and energy issues were at the centre of the situation. Somini Sengupta writes in the New York Times about what it means for other countries that have strong fossil fuel industries. No one said the low-carbon energy transition would be easy. Climate Change … Continue reading Australia’s dilemma – climate and energy policy have infused politics for a decade
Floating tidal stream turbine off the Scottish coast of Orkney sets a benchmark for its industry due to its performance
It is encouraging to see that tidal power is starting to do well in Scotland. It is impressive that this new floating turbine is breaking generation records. This was reported in a news item in The Independent. Scotland’s floating turbine smashes tidal renewable energy records A floating tidal stream turbine off the coast of Orkney … Continue reading Floating tidal stream turbine off the Scottish coast of Orkney sets a benchmark for its industry due to its performance
Implications of Trump Administration’s lower social cost of carbon
Brad Plumer raises many issues relating to the price of carbon in the US since it was lowered by the Trump Administration. He writes in the New York Times about the on-going debate in the US. Understandably, this has implications globally. Trump Put a Low Cost on Carbon Emissions. Here’s Why It Matters How … Continue reading Implications of Trump Administration’s lower social cost of carbon
Utility in California sets up programme to offer software-controlled batteries to commercial and industrial businesses
It is always encouraging to read how energy storage systems are being deployed in various countries. Hannah Beausang writes in The Press Democrat about a partnership between a public electricity provider and the California-based private company, Stem, a leader in smart energy storage networks, offering commercial and industrial businesses smart batteries that provide power during … Continue reading Utility in California sets up programme to offer software-controlled batteries to commercial and industrial businesses
Discussing the market for sustainable products in Asia
While there is a greater appreciation for sustainable products, too often consumers opt for cheaper products. People often say they will pay a premium for sustainable products. But there’s a difference between what people say in a survey and what they actually do in a store. Are Asian consumers ready to pay more for green … Continue reading Discussing the market for sustainable products in Asia
New Irish report shows that people can be nudged into doing their bit to save the planet
This summer Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI) published a report by its Behavioural Economics Unit entitled Changing energy behaviour – what works? It is a good question to explore. Conor Pope writes an article in the Irish Times about it. ‘A lot of people genuinely care about the environment’ Most people, when asked if they … Continue reading New Irish report shows that people can be nudged into doing their bit to save the planet
One person’s challenge to lower energy bills
Christopher Pickup has given his home an energy smart make-over including solar panels and a smart battery. It is worth nothing what he did. Claudia Tanner writes about his efforts in an article on the i news website. It is curious that there was no effort mentioned to improve the energy performance of the building … Continue reading One person’s challenge to lower energy bills
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