New study shows role of climate change in ancient Egypt

For your weekend reading, it is good to learn about the impact of climate change (not necessarily man made) in ancient times. William Wan provides a good article in The Washington Post.   Climate change in ancient Egypt overthrew pharaohs The leaders of ancient Egypt knew a thing or two about natural disasters. Handle a … Continue reading New study shows role of climate change in ancient Egypt →

Scaling up energy efficiency projects

Daniel Hill writes a good article on the Sustainable Brands website about scaling up investments in energy efficiency for commercial buildings. What is your experience?   Making Large-Scale Energy Efficiency Easier (and More Affordable) Energy efficiency is a simple, quick and cost-effective method to reduce both costs and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. That’s why companies … Continue reading Scaling up energy efficiency projects →

Court buildings in India to become more energy efficient

The Express New Service writes on the New Indian Express website about the plans to retrofit court buildings in Andhra Pradesh with energy efficient appliances. This is a great way for the public sector to set an important example.   Energy efficient appliances in all courts to save power All the court buildings in Andhra … Continue reading Court buildings in India to become more energy efficient →

British engineering group Dyson going to court over EU energy labels

James Dyson has had an on-going battle with the EU over minimum energy performance standards and energy labels. Now he feels that the current energy labelling scheme gives an unfair advantage to rivals. James Titcomb explains in The Telegraph.   Dyson heads to European court over vacuum cleaner energy labels Dyson will fight an EU … Continue reading British engineering group Dyson going to court over EU energy labels →

Developing an even smarter electricity grid

The digital world is transforming everything. Mike Orcutt writes on the MIT Technology Review website about the role the blockchain technology can have an important impact on smart grids.   How Blockchain Could Give Us a Smarter Energy Grid On an electricity grid, electrons generated from the sun, wind, or other renewable sources are indistinguishable … Continue reading Developing an even smarter electricity grid →

Latest update on mitigation finance

The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the latest update on global developments in mitigation finance.   Climate Mitigation Finance Update: First Emerging Economy Green Bond, Large Scale Forest Restoration in Amazonia Several climate mitigation finance initiatives have been launched in recent weeks, including the first sovereign emerging market … Continue reading Latest update on mitigation finance →

Novel solution for energy storage

The University of Southern California reported on the eurekalert website about a miniature solution for storing renewable energy. If you know of other such solutions, please let us know.   A new miniature solution for storing renewable energy Scientists have long searched for the next generation of materials that can catalyze a revolution in renewable … Continue reading Novel solution for energy storage →

Understanding why we need to unlock investments in energy efficiency

Recently, the International Energy Agency published its latest market report on energy efficiency. Jennifer Romero-Torres, Senior Financial Sector Specialist for the South Asia Regional Department at the Asian Development Bank uses that report to discuss investments in energy efficiency in an article on the Eco-Business website.   Energy efficiency: Why not enough is being invested … Continue reading Understanding why we need to unlock investments in energy efficiency →