In a groundbreaking initiative poised to reshape the global energy landscape, researchers propose covering highways with 52 billion solar panels to generate over 60% of the world's electricity demand and significantly reduce carbon emissions. Hina Dinoo discusses latest developments in an article on the Sustainable Times website. “This Is Colonization by Climate”: Rural Americans … Continue reading The largest project in history has begun: 52 billion solar panels to cover America
The overlooked power of energy efficiency
A news item on the eureporter website discusses how important improved energy efficiency is in Britain’s push for its net-zero objectives. Powering Progress: Why Energy Efficiency Must Be at the Heart of the UK's Net-Zero Strategy As the United Kingdom navigates a critical transition toward net-zero emissions, the spotlight must shift beyond just clean … Continue reading The overlooked power of energy efficiency
With the US leaving the global stage in addressing climate change, there are signs that a new set of leaders is rising to the occasion
In an article on The Conversation website, Shannon Gibson, Professor of Environmental Studies, Political Science and International Relations, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences writes about who will step into the leadership vacuum now that the US has walked away again. US government may be abandoning the global climate fight, but new … Continue reading With the US leaving the global stage in addressing climate change, there are signs that a new set of leaders is rising to the occasion
Blog by Jane Marsh – Green Energy’s Environmental Impact: What the Industry Isn’t Always Telling You
You support a zero-carbon transition because clean electricity outperforms fossil fuels on nearly every climate metric. Yet each solar panel, wind turbine and battery carries a tangible footprint — from the ores mined for production to the waste left at retirement. By tracking these impacts and pressing policymakers and suppliers for tighter safeguards, you can … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – Green Energy’s Environmental Impact: What the Industry Isn’t Always Telling You
Adapting Germany’s trains to a changing climate
Even though trains are the safest and most sustainable mode of transportation, they are vulnerable to extreme weather. David Ehl questions on the Deutsche Welle what lessons can be learned from the recent train derailment in southern Germany. How can Germany's railways become more climate resilient? Emergency services were met with a scene of destruction. … Continue reading Adapting Germany’s trains to a changing climate
Five legal strategies to protect the environment
In an article on The Conversation website, Dana Zartner, Professor of International Studies, University of San Francisco discusses five strategies that have been developed over the past couple of decades. How the nature of environmental law is changing in defense of the planet and the climate While the dangerous effects of climate change continue … Continue reading Five legal strategies to protect the environment
The US Department of Energy marginalises GHG emissions in new report
In an article on the New York Times website, Maxine Joselow and Brad Plumer discuss a new report developed by the 2025 Climate Working Group, a group of five independent scientists assembled by Energy Secretary Chris Wright with diverse expertise in physical science, economics, climate science and academic research. The agency asked the five climate … Continue reading The US Department of Energy marginalises GHG emissions in new report
EU policies aimed at cutting energy are ‘lamentably inadequate’
A news item on the website for the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) raises concerns about energy efficiency efforts in the EU. Energy efficiency policies are ‘lamentably inadequate’ and reduction targets should be doubled, according to environment academics from the University of East Anglia. EU energy efficiency efforts are not enough Researchers … Continue reading EU policies aimed at cutting energy are ‘lamentably inadequate’
Energy in Demand News, July 27-28, 2025
It is summer time in Europe but the news has not slowed down. The post below on the IEA is disturbing and we can all hope that the US remains a member of the IEA in order to make a valuable contribution to our sustainable energy future. There is a good report from SciencesPo on … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, July 27-28, 2025
US Energy Secretary floats withdrawal from IEA
Mitchell Beer writes on The Energy Mix website that the Trump administration is threatening to pull the United States out of the International Energy Agency if the IEA doesn’t bring its independent forecasts in line with the administration’s support for a more fossil-friendly future. What are your views? U.S. Threatens to Quit IEA if … Continue reading US Energy Secretary floats withdrawal from IEA
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 