Ben Chapman writes in The Independent that the Scottish government will be creating a new publicly-owned, not-for-profit renewable energy company. What are your views about this development? Scotland to set up publicly-owned, not-for-profit renewable energy company Scotland will set up a publicly-owned, not-for-profit energy company, providing locally generated renewable energy, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed. … Continue reading Scotland changes its approach to promoting renewable energy
Commenting on energy efficiency programmes in Britain
Recently the British government published its Clean Growth Strategy and that has led to more debate on the state of energy efficiency in the country. The UK is interesting because we are seeing significant differences in how the regions are implementing energy efficiency. Ross Gillard and Carolyn Snell from the University of York write a … Continue reading Commenting on energy efficiency programmes in Britain
New European Environment Agency report: Improving air quality in European cities will bring major health benefits
The EEA's Air quality in Europe — 2017 report presents an updated analysis of air quality and its impacts, based on official data from more than 2 500 monitoring stations across Europe in 2015. The report was launched by the EEA during the European Week of Regions and Cities 2017. The data show that air … Continue reading New European Environment Agency report: Improving air quality in European cities will bring major health benefits
Digitalisation is playing major role in Germany’s energy transition
Jess Smee writes a good article on the Deutsche Welle website about the role of smart tech in the deployment of renewable energy in Germany. You should enjoy. Smart tech propels Germany’s switch to renewables Digitalization is spurring on Germany's switch to renewables and away from nuclear. Power-generating homes, smart grids and new forms … Continue reading Digitalisation is playing major role in Germany’s energy transition
New survey shows how important clean energy is to indigenous communities in Canada
Increasingly we know about the benefits of sustainable energy. Margo McDiarmid writes on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation website about a recent survey that provided several surprises about the benefits of sustainable energy. Indigenous communities embracing clean energy, creating thousands of jobs An increasing number of Indigenous communities are becoming partners in renewable energy projects … Continue reading New survey shows how important clean energy is to indigenous communities in Canada
The circular economy comes to the wind industry
The wind industry has rapidly expanded and as it has evolved, often wind turbines are replaced by larger ones. George Marsh writes on the Renewable Energy Focus website about what happens with turbine blades that are replaced. Given that there are already an estimated 345,000 utility scale wind turbines installed around the world (based on … Continue reading The circular economy comes to the wind industry
Promoting industrial energy efficiency in Singapore
Narendra Agarwal writes on the Business Times website from Singapore about an important award won by Shell Chemicals Seraya for its activities to promote energy efficiency in its facilities. It is important to see the progress made in other countries. Committed to a low-carbon future FOR adopting energy-efficiency practices, Shell Chemicals Seraya (Pte) Ltd … Continue reading Promoting industrial energy efficiency in Singapore
Latest update on mitigation
The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the September update on global developments in mitigation. Mitigation Update: Catholic Organizations, Soot-free Buses, Net-zero Buildings, and Citizens Advance Mitigation Action Recent mitigation news includes a diversity of measures through which governments, civil society organizations, the private sector and citizens are … Continue reading Latest update on mitigation
Focus on industrial energy efficiency in Europe
The gods are obviously shining down on industrial energy efficiency in Europe these days. For too long, energy efficiency policies and programmes were geared towards the buildings sector. Yes, there is a requirement for mandatory audits for large industry and there is promotion for energy management systems and to help SMEs, but the overall effort … Continue reading Focus on industrial energy efficiency in Europe
Reviewing ‘publication bias’ in scientific studies related to climate change
The scientific community has been under the microscope as there are claims and counter-claims about the quality of the research related to climate change. Importantly, Johan Hollander, Associate Professor of Biology at Lund University in Sweden writes on The Conversation website about research they have undertaken to assess publication bias. This is an important article … Continue reading Reviewing ‘publication bias’ in scientific studies related to climate change
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