It is hard to know whether scepticism on aspects related to air pollution and climate change is growing or not. The evidence should be quite obvious. But, there is growing denial. Emma Howard from Greenpeace’s investigative and environmental news platform, Unearthed, provides a good article in The Guardian about the rise of scepticism in countries … Continue reading Some questioning whether our air is “too clean”
Understanding the impact of air quality in Victorian Britain
The industrial age really came into its own in 19th century Britain. But it had an impact on health that should be a good warning to all of us. Tim Hatton, professor of economics at the University of Essex explains in an article on The Conversation website. Air pollution in Victorian-era Britain – its … Continue reading Understanding the impact of air quality in Victorian Britain
An example of the energy transition in two countries
Electric vehicles are really changing the automobile markets globally. Keith Bradsher provides a good article in the New York Times comparing China and the United States in how they are addressing electric vehicles. China Craves Electric Cars, While U.S. Flirts With Ending Tax Credit In the United States, politicians voted on Thursday for a … Continue reading An example of the energy transition in two countries
Consumers increasingly opting for renewable energy in the United States
It is encouraging to see how the market for renewable energy in the US really has evolved quite dramatically in recent years. Tina Casey explains in an article on the CleanTechnica website. Trump Or Not, Electricity Customers Want Renewable Energy Big business nails down most of the attention for buying huge megawatts of renewable … Continue reading Consumers increasingly opting for renewable energy in the United States
Using smart technologies to improve energy efficiency in Iran’s agriculture sector
It is encouraging to see the modern advances being made in Iran’s agriculture sector. Increasingly smart technologies and the Internet of Things are being used. It is well explained in an article in the Financial Tribune, the first Iranian English economic daily. IoT Solutions to Improve Agro Sector, Energy Efficiency Agriculture Minister Mahmoud Hojjati … Continue reading Using smart technologies to improve energy efficiency in Iran’s agriculture sector
Tata Motors signs deal to improve efficiency of its facilities in India
It is encouraging to see the progress made in India in its energy transition. The ETAuto website from India provides a news item of a memorandum of understanding signed between Tata Motors and Energy Efficiencies Services (EESL), a joint venture of four national public sector enterprises, and increasingly well known globally. Tata Motors signs … Continue reading Tata Motors signs deal to improve efficiency of its facilities in India
Good progress in reducing carbon emissions in Britain
With the Bonn climate conference just ended, there have been many articles related to efforts to reduce emissions. Jillian Ambrose writes in The Telegraph about the progress made in the UK. She explains that Britain has come into the top 10 in the low-carbon electricity league table for the first time and that coal-fired power … Continue reading Good progress in reducing carbon emissions in Britain
Improving energy efficiency in laboratories
It is rare to find articles on specific topics such as energy efficiency in laboratories. Dr. Zara Kassam writes on the European Pharmaceutical Review website about options for improving the performance of laboratories, since they have their own specific needs. How good design improves energy efficiency- Top tips for HVAC In April 2018, changes … Continue reading Improving energy efficiency in laboratories
A defining moment for clean energy
Undoubtedly, people define the expressions “clean energy” or even “renewable energy” differently and it can be frustrating when we have no idea what is included. Meg Charlton writes on the Slate website that we don’t really have common, useful definitions for these things. While not included, we could even include the term “energy efficiency” that … Continue reading A defining moment for clean energy
Deutsche Asset Management uses detailed mapping tool to identify where assets most at risk due to climate change
The impact of climate change is understandably causing concerns for the entire financial sector. Increasingly there are floods or storms or drought or whatever. To better identify where risks may be increasing Deutsche Asset Management has started using a new tool to map such risks. Emily Chasan explains in an article on the Bloomberg website. … Continue reading Deutsche Asset Management uses detailed mapping tool to identify where assets most at risk due to climate change
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