Norway's bottle deposit scheme has been getting a lot of celebratory press. But some of the figures being quoted may be misleading. Germany has long had a similar scheme. Brigitte Osterath discusses which works best in an article on the Deutsche Welle website. Plastic bottle recycling champion: Norway or Germany? At the end of … Continue reading Comparing German and Norwegian recycling efforts
Small Greek island to become first in the Mediterranean to run exclusively on wind and solar power
The first time in Greece, I was amazed how little solar and wind power were used. Now, the energy transition is truly underway. A news item from Associated Press on the CBC website explains about the latest developments on the island of Tilos. If any of you have been there, please let us know what … Continue reading Small Greek island to become first in the Mediterranean to run exclusively on wind and solar power
Steps industry needs to take to improve their energy performance
Reflecting from time to time on the steps needed to improve energy efficiency is always a good idea, in any sector. Keith Sultana, senior vice president, global operations & integrated supply chain with Ingersoll Rand gave his views on the Smart Industry website. A roadmap for industry to increase energy efficiency In 2014, Ingersoll … Continue reading Steps industry needs to take to improve their energy performance
Novel approach to store energy
A startup called Energy Vault thinks it has a viable alternative to pumped-hydro: Instead of using water and dams, the startup uses concrete blocks and cranes. Akshat Rathi explains in an article on the Quartz website. What do you think? Stacking concrete blocks is a surprisingly efficient way to store energy Thanks to the … Continue reading Novel approach to store energy
Italian firm wants to be global player in solar energy
The Italian utility Enel is taking on the challenge to be a major player in manufacturing solar panels by betting on an advanced, commercially untested system. Stanley Reed and Keith Bradsher explain in an article in the New York Times. In Shadow of Mt. Etna, Europe Makes a Last Stand for Solar The enormous … Continue reading Italian firm wants to be global player in solar energy
New gel developed to increase energy efficiency in skyscrapers
It is always encouraging to read about new innovations. Tim Sandle writes on the Digital Journal website about a new gel that could increase energy efficiency in skyscrapers through special insulating properties. Do you have any views on this? Super-insulating gel could boost skyscraper energy efficiency Scientists have developed a new type of gel … Continue reading New gel developed to increase energy efficiency in skyscrapers
The Taj Mahal is a wonder of the modern world but air pollution is having a devastating effect
The Taj Mahal is one of the most iconically beautiful buildings in the world, says Carolyn Roberts, Entrepreneur in Residence, Mercia Centre for Innovation Leadership at Keele University, in an article on The Conversation website. However, India’s Supreme Court recently told the government to restore the Taj or demolish it this globally recognised building is … Continue reading The Taj Mahal is a wonder of the modern world but air pollution is having a devastating effect
Using magnesite to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
While most EiD readers are focusing on better implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, there are other innovative approaches to the low-carbon energy transition. Though still in preliminary stages, scientists welcome a 'big step forward' in efforts to reduce greenhouse gas levels and curtail climate change. Josh Gabbatiss explains in an article in … Continue reading Using magnesite to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
Can we stay cool sustainably? Cooling devices are critical for millions of people worldwide but they are also big contributors to global warming
Irene Banos Ruiz discusses in an article on the Deutsche Welle website about the issues relating to cooling more sustainably than we are now. How to prevent cooling from warming up the world Cooling devices are critical for millions of people worldwide, particularly with rising temperatures. But while such appliances save lives, they're also … Continue reading Can we stay cool sustainably? Cooling devices are critical for millions of people worldwide but they are also big contributors to global warming
Major concerns about air quality in India
We are reading too many stories about air pollution and the devastating effects it is having globally. Well, we must continue to hear more because only then will it dawn on us that something serious needs to be done. Gayathri Vaidyanathan writes on the National Observer website about the impact in India’s industrial north. … Continue reading Major concerns about air quality in India
