With the rise of terrorism in many parts of the world, some researchers are looking at the link between terrorism and climate change. Klaus Esterluss discusses this link in an article on the Deutsche Welle website, focusing on the so-called Islamic State and the Nigerian terror group Boko Haram. Taking terror out of climate … Continue reading How climate change and terrorism are connected
Successful fundraising campaign to invest in electric scooter startup
A Netherlands-based startup is attracting investors as it looks to produce an electric scooter capable of sending texts, assuming that is what we want to do on a scooter. Shafi Musaddique explains in an article from The Independent. Electric scooter startup Bolt Mobility secures €3m funding Dutch electric scooter startup, Bolt Mobility, has secured … Continue reading Successful fundraising campaign to invest in electric scooter startup
Public health impact from climate change
While we are reading more and more about the impacts from climate change, Paul Gallagher provides a good article on the inews website about a new report. Hopefully one day soon our policies will be revised to properly reflect these concerns. Climate change 'irreversibly' damaging public health Climate change is already damaging public health … Continue reading Public health impact from climate change
New report on building energy efficiency renovations
The International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC) has been active promoting energy efficiency since its founding in 2009. Its membership now includes 17 of the Group of 20 (G20) economies, which represent over 80% of global energy use and over 80% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions IPEEC’s Buildings Energy Efficiency Task Group (BEET) … Continue reading New report on building energy efficiency renovations
US regulatory “reform” could hurt more than help
Everyone is watching the steps taken by the Trump administration to form its regulatory framework for energy. Lauren Urbanek writes an important article on the Natural Resources Defense Council website about the possible impact of revising the current regulatory framework. Standards Save Trillions. Why Mess With a Good Thing, DOE? The Department of Energy … Continue reading US regulatory “reform” could hurt more than help
One London borough offering array of sustainable energy grants to address climate concerns
The Camden Council news site reports about a new climate fund available to the local community. This is an encouraging initiative. Save energy and money with the new Camden Climate Fund A new fund to help with the costs of installing renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements to homes, businesses and community … Continue reading One London borough offering array of sustainable energy grants to address climate concerns
Farmers in Ireland worried about fines if EU renewable energy targets missed
The Irish Farmers’ Association has been reviewing the impact of missing targets for renewable energy. Niall Claffey explains in an article on the AgriLand website. '€600 million/year' fine if Ireland misses 2020 renewable energy targets “We are potentially looking at a €600 million/year fine for missing the 2020 targets – where’s the urgency?” This … Continue reading Farmers in Ireland worried about fines if EU renewable energy targets missed
Thousands of UK drivers are illegally driving modified diesel cars
Diesel vehicles have come under attack in recent years because of the on-going pollution problems and scandals over emissions testing. Will Calvert writes in The Telegraph about how many British drivers have had their diesel vehicles modified to remove exhaust filters. Is this also happening in other countries? Diesel drivers face costly repair bill because … Continue reading Thousands of UK drivers are illegally driving modified diesel cars
Industry at crossroads – reflections from recent EEFIG industry event
A vibrant and highly competitive EU manufacturing sector can provide the resources and many of the solutions for the societal challenges facing the EU, such as climate change, health and the ageing population, and the development of a healthy, safe and secure society and thriving social market economy. The necessary transition to a more … Continue reading Industry at crossroads – reflections from recent EEFIG industry event
Questioning role of business community to address climate change
Addressing climate change is a complex issue as all EiD readers know well. Trying to find the right policy package is never easy. It is also not easy to figure out what the private sector should be doing. Christopher Wright, Professor of Organisational Studies at the University of Sydney and Daniel Nyberg, Professor of Management … Continue reading Questioning role of business community to address climate change
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 