There is more and more evidence about the impact of climate change. But Scott Gabriel Knowles, Professor of History at Drexel University argues in an article on The Conversation website that the recent hurricanes to hit the US and elsewhere will do little to change our approach in the short term. He ends on an … Continue reading Will this cluster of disasters provide the lever that leads to action on climate change in the US?
What is the impact of our “sharing economy?”
It is fascinating how our sharing economy has evolved globally in recent years. Sophie Yeo writes in The Washington Post about its impact in addressing climate change. Do you have any evidence on this trend? The sharing economy helps fight climate change (but not as much as you think) The rise of the sharing … Continue reading What is the impact of our “sharing economy?”
“Great uncertainty is how much carbon pollution humans are going to choose to pump into the air”
We have often posted articles relating to climate change and behaviour. Justin Gillis provides a good article in the New York Times that you should enjoy. What are your views? The Real Unknown of Climate Change: Our Behavior As Hurricane Harvey bore down on the Texas coast, few people in that state seemed to … Continue reading “Great uncertainty is how much carbon pollution humans are going to choose to pump into the air”
What progress are we seeing in the energy performance of buildings?
Improving the energy performance of our buildings is at the heart of our energy efficiency strategies. Erin Mundahl writes on the insidesources website about evidence that shows limited progress. What is your experience? Building Energy Use Per Person Flat Since 1990, Showing Limits of Energy Efficiency Last week, Washington, D.C. gained a new honor, … Continue reading What progress are we seeing in the energy performance of buildings?
Scale of offshore wind developments leading to more centralisation of ownership
The energy transition is leading to many interesting trends. Offshore windfarms, given their size and costs, are profoundly shaping the country’s electricity system. Bridget Woodman from the University of Exeter explains about recent developments in an article on The Conversation website. Britain's offshore boom is concentrating power in the hands of a few very … Continue reading Scale of offshore wind developments leading to more centralisation of ownership
Latest developments in lowering costs of photovoltaic systems
Abby Harvey writes on the Power website about the progress made in lowering the cost of utility-scale solar in the United States. U.S. Utility-Scale PV Meets Subsidy-Free Price Target Three Years Early U.S. utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems have achieved the targets set by the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) SunShot Initiative three years early, the … Continue reading Latest developments in lowering costs of photovoltaic systems
Australia’s energy transition needs a more pragmatic approach
We have read a lot about the energy situation in Australia. It is in the throes of an energy transition and it is not a simple one. Nor is it simple anywhere else, but Australia starts from the point of view of having its economy largely based on exploiting its large fossil fuel reserves. Focusing … Continue reading Australia’s energy transition needs a more pragmatic approach
Important developments in more efficient air conditioning
With the changing climate, we are seeing greater deployment of air conditioning. While we can reduce the need through energy renovation and passive designs, the trend towards greater air conditioning will continue. Geoff Smith, Emeritus Professor in Applied Physics, University of Technology, Sydney, writes on The Conversation website about a new approach that uses fluid-filled … Continue reading Important developments in more efficient air conditioning
Comments on the energy transition from Uganda
It is important for us to see how others discuss the energy transition. Brian K. Katabazi, associate director of the Centre for Energy Governance writes on newvision.co.ug, Uganda’s leading daily, about the importance of renewable energy to mitigate GHG emissions. Advancing Renewable Energy Transition Will Mitigate Climate Change The 2017 publication of the renewable … Continue reading Comments on the energy transition from Uganda
Thoughts about grid modernisation
Our energy transition has many implications for our electrical systems, as we are increasingly aware of. Peter O’Connor, a Kendall Science Fellow, writes an important article on the Union of Concerned Scientists website about grid modernisation and the role of electric vehicles. What Is Grid Modernization—and What’s the Role of Electric Vehicles? Utilities around … Continue reading Thoughts about grid modernisation
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