The energy transition is leading to many innovations. Never have I read before about using one of America’s major dams as a reservoir of electricity, fed by solar farms and wind turbines. Ivan Penn explains in an article in the New York Times. Are you aware of other such projects? The $3 Billion Plan … Continue reading A major challenge to turn a dam into a vast energy storage system
A philosopher discusses his carbon footprint
Continuing with good articles for your summer reading, we have one by Luke Elson, Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Reading who discusses his views on his own carbon footprint in an article on The Conversation website. What are your views? How a moral philosopher justifies his carbon footprint I recently flew to … Continue reading A philosopher discusses his carbon footprint
What does it mean to be environmentally literate when you are a soldier?
We seldom read about linking the military with environmental issues. For your summer reading, this is a good article by Hennie Smit, University Lecturer and President of the International Association for Military Geosciences at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. It is important for all of us to take the environment seriously. Well, it appears that … Continue reading What does it mean to be environmentally literate when you are a soldier?
New report shows that China is global leader in climate policy but still needs to do more in mitigation
It is difficult for us to appreciate the size of China. Obviously, it is a key country in our efforts towards a low-carbon energy transition. Edward Wong writes in the New York Times about a new report that shows China being a global leader in climate policy but warns there is still so much more … Continue reading New report shows that China is global leader in climate policy but still needs to do more in mitigation
London’s “lost” rivers could yield heating and cooling for landmark buildings
The energy transition requires us to explore all energy options. In yesteryear, London had many rivers throughout the city. Many of the rivers now run in covered channels dating from the Georgian and Victorian periods. Mark Bridge writes in The Times about efforts to now use them for heating and cooling. Underground river could heat … Continue reading London’s “lost” rivers could yield heating and cooling for landmark buildings
Smart streetlight controls are being deployed in 64,000 LED lights across Edinburgh
Will Peakin explains on the FutureScot website about recent developments to deploy smart streetlight controls in Edinburgh. The programme is expected to be completed by 2020. Are there other cities doing the same? Edinburgh deploys smart streetlights as part of energy efficiency programme Smart streetlight controls are being deployed in 64,000 LED lights across … Continue reading Smart streetlight controls are being deployed in 64,000 LED lights across Edinburgh
Canada comes up with new roadmap to improve the energy performance of its building stock
Bob Deeks explains in an article on the Policy Options website about steps being taken to improve the energy performance of Canada’s buildings. It is recognised that new approaches to improve energy efficiency in buildings through new building codes could lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve productivity and health. A roadmap for Canada’s Buildings Strategy … Continue reading Canada comes up with new roadmap to improve the energy performance of its building stock
Global risks of lack of access to cooling
Stefan Jungcurt writes on the International Institute for Sustainable Development’s SDG Knowledge Hub about a new report that raises concerns about the large number of people with insufficient access to adequate refrigeration and cooling. SEforALL Report Sounds Alarm on Risks Related to Lack of Access to Cooling Around the world, 1.1 billion people have … Continue reading Global risks of lack of access to cooling
IBM takes energy efficiency seriously
Interestingly, IBM has had a formal in-house energy conservation programme for almost 45 years. Heather Clancy writes on the Business Green website about the company’s commitment to energy efficiency. Why IBM obsesses over energy efficiency If you think your organisation has done all it can to cut back its power consumption, think again. IBM … Continue reading IBM takes energy efficiency seriously
Spain’s energy transition boosted by increase of electricity generated by renewable energy
Bradley Stokes writes on the Olive Press website that almost half of all power is now coming from renewable energy. Spain takes big steps towards renewable energy SPAIN’S progress to a low-carbon economy has taken a huge step forward with half of all power coming from renewable energy. Data from Red Electrica de Espana … Continue reading Spain’s energy transition boosted by increase of electricity generated by renewable energy
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