We are in the midst of a low-carbon energy transition but don’t really understand all the implications. Franziska Mey and Chris Briggs from the Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology Sydney try to answer what a fair and just energy transition would look like in Australia. Their article was posted on The … Continue reading What is a just transition to a clean energy economy?
Reviewing the work of the environmental lawyers Client Earth
Anyone involved in the decision-making process in the EU and many countries will have seen the impact of Client Earth [https://www.clientearth.org/]. But few fully understand the full role of the organisation. Anke Rasper interviews James Thornton, CEO of Client Earth, in an article on the Deutsche Welle website. Client Earth: Changing environmental law, the … Continue reading Reviewing the work of the environmental lawyers Client Earth
Comparing electric and hydrogen vehicles
It is encouraging to see the developments underway in our low-carbon energy transition. This is definitely true for transport. Jake Whitehead, Robin Smit and Simon Washington from the University of Queensland discuss the relative strengths of electric and hydrogen vehicles in an article on The Conversation website. What are your views? Why battery-powered vehicles … Continue reading Comparing electric and hydrogen vehicles
Promising signs for Britain’s energy efficiency policies?
Andrew Warren reveals in an article on the Business Green website how three years after the Energy Efficiency Deployment Office was scrapped, a new directorate has been quietly launched within government to drive forward UK energy efficiency efforts. Andrew, a regular contributor to EiD, is a former special advisor to the House of Commons environment … Continue reading Promising signs for Britain’s energy efficiency policies?
Understanding climate change communication and adaptation in maritime communities
It is always good for us to reflect on how we communicate and what it means to different communities. Chui-Ling Tam from the University of Calgary argues in an article on The Conversation website that communication is not all black and white but quite nuanced. The author argues “We are not doing a good job … Continue reading Understanding climate change communication and adaptation in maritime communities
EEA report shows progress on increasing the use of renewable energy and improving energy efficiency is slowing across the European Union
Progress on increasing the use of renewable energy and improving energy efficiency is slowing across the European Union, putting at risk the EU’s ability to achieve its energy and emissions reduction targets. Rising energy consumption, particularly in the transport sector, is to blame for the slowdown, according to preliminary data released today in the European … Continue reading EEA report shows progress on increasing the use of renewable energy and improving energy efficiency is slowing across the European Union
Report shows that it is possible to decarbonise energy-intensive industries
A new report on the potential of heavy industry to combat climate change offers a rare slice of optimism. Roger Harrabin explains in an article on the BBC website. Climate change: Report raises new optimism over industry Sectors like steel, chemicals, cement, aviation and aluminium face a huge challenge in cutting carbon emissions. But … Continue reading Report shows that it is possible to decarbonise energy-intensive industries
Looking at Poland’s energy transition
Poland, host of the upcoming COP24 climate conference, has long had a love affair with coal. Can it say goodbye and commit to renewables? Irene Banos Ruiz discusses these transition issues in an article from Deutsche Welle. Can Poland end its toxic relationship with coal? Poland's love affair with coal goes way back. For … Continue reading Looking at Poland’s energy transition
Blog from Ettore Piantoni: Getting benefits, risks and business aligned to boost the adoption of energy efficiency improvement measures by SMEs
CEN CENELEC Sector Forum Energy Management (SFEM) promoted a one-day scoping seminar on Energy efficiency and energy management: tailored approach and roadmap for SMEs and other stakeholders on Sept 27th in Brussels. This event invited participants from the European Commission, EASME, IPEEC, financial institutions as well as representatives of leading European programmes in this field … Continue reading Blog from Ettore Piantoni: Getting benefits, risks and business aligned to boost the adoption of energy efficiency improvement measures by SMEs
Breakthrough in charging batteries
Researchers have questioned long-held magnetic coupling beliefs to create the first ever device that behaves like a diode for magnetic fields. The work could forever change how we charge batteries. Loukia Papadopoulos explains in an article on the Interesting Engineering website. Energy Efficiency Breakthrough Defies 156-Year-Old Law of Physics Researchers at the University of … Continue reading Breakthrough in charging batteries
