Industries often shutdown during routine operations and sometimes because of natural disasters. Nikolaos Zirogiannis, Alex J. Hollingsworth and David Konisky of Indiana University write on The Conversation website about the resulting air pollution. Air pollution from industrial shutdowns and startups worse than thought When Hurricane Harvey struck the Texas coast in August 2017, many … Continue reading Emissions that result from industrial startups, shutdowns or malfunctions often exceed government standards
Consumer products affect air quality
US research has found that chemicals in everyday household products are now a key contributor to city air pollution, rivalling some vehicle emissions. While many news agencies have reported on this, one of the best articles is from Chris Mooney of the Washington Post. In a surprising study, scientists say everyday chemicals now rival … Continue reading Consumer products affect air quality
Developments in financing sustainable development
Adam Fishman writes on the International Institute for Sustainable Development’s SDG Knowledge Hub website about recent developments in financing sustainable development. Blended Finance and Private Sector Contributions to the SDGs How will we finance sustainable development? In last week’s SDG Knowledge Weekly, we saw the possibilities that blockchain technology holds for development finance. This … Continue reading Developments in financing sustainable development
Role of batteries in the energy transition
The opening sentence of this article by John Campion, writing on The Hill website, is quite revealing: “It is an exciting time to be involved in energy innovation.” And it is. You should enjoy this article on the energy transition and the exciting times we live in. Battery technology will define the future of … Continue reading Role of batteries in the energy transition
Real-time data is the key to unlocking that bold new future
Matt Conway writes a good article on the Energy Collective website about the evolution in how we assess energy efficiency today in our buildings. EiD welcomes your comments. Want More Accurate Building Occupancy and Energy Use Data? Networked LEDs Are Lighting the Way Forward There is a fast-approaching time when the way we assess … Continue reading Real-time data is the key to unlocking that bold new future
The developing role for artificial intelligence in our low-carbon transition
Libby Bernick wrote recently on the Greenbiz website about the role artificial intelligence and big data play a role in the evolving view of carbon as an asset rather than a threat. Rethinking carbon for the new economy As the world moves toward a low-carbon economy, a fourth industrial revolution is taking place where … Continue reading The developing role for artificial intelligence in our low-carbon transition
Canadian companies react to tariffs imposed by USA on solar panels
There have been lots of concerns about the tariffs on solar panels that the Trump Administration imposed recently. Dan McCue writes on the Renewable Energy Magazine website on the reaction of some solar companies in Canada. Canadian Solar Companies Sue Trump Administration Over Tariffs The White House slapped steep tariffs on imported solar panels … Continue reading Canadian companies react to tariffs imposed by USA on solar panels
Some setbacks in China’s transition away from coal
Northern countries in Europe and North America have had their own issues to deal with in the transition away from coal. It is far from simple. Steven Lee Myers writes in the New York Times about some of the issues dogging the transition in China. In China’s Coal Country, a Ban Brings Blue Skies … Continue reading Some setbacks in China’s transition away from coal
Latest update on climate adaptation finance
The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the January update on global developments in climate adaptation finance. Climate Adaptation Finance Update: Making Maritime Infrastructure Climate-resilient Projects in agricultural resilience moved ahead in India and Gambia, where multilateral funds are supporting nature-based approaches. Development banks reporting on project lessons … Continue reading Latest update on climate adaptation finance
A vast grid of homes combining to create first virtual power plant
As we well know, Tesla is doing more than firing its cars towards Mars. Thomas Tamblyn writes in the Huffington Post about plans in Australia to create a virtual power plant. Participating homes in South Australia will get free solar panels and a Tesla battery. Australia And Tesla Are Building The First 'Virtual Power … Continue reading A vast grid of homes combining to create first virtual power plant
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