New developments to improve the energy efficiency of buildings

There are many developments taking place to improve the technologies used to improve the energy performance of buildings. The Friedrich Schiller University of Jena describes recent developments in the use of magnetic liquids in an article on the phys.org website.   Magnetic liquids improve energy efficiency of buildings Climate protection and the reduction of carbon … Continue reading New developments to improve the energy efficiency of buildings →

Why China wants to be leader in the energy transition

We are reading almost daily about new initiatives taken by China. Their actions in energy efficiency and renewable energy are impressive. Chris G. Pope a researcher at the University of Sheffield reflects on why China wants to dominate in a good article on The Conversation website.   China wants to dominate the world's green energy … Continue reading Why China wants to be leader in the energy transition →

Chernobyl finds a new sustainable future

For decades, the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster has remained abandoned. Now, Solar Chernobyl is building a massive solar farm on the land to provide renewable energy for those living nearby. Chelsea Gohd explains about latest developments in an article on the Futurism website.   Chernobyl Is Being Transformed Into an Immense Renewable Energy … Continue reading Chernobyl finds a new sustainable future →

Using solar steam in South Africa

Solar thermal technology is generally more expensive than other forms of renewables but it produces a more stable and predictable supply of power and South Africa has embraced the technology. There is a good article written by the Thompson Reuters Foundation on the Eco-Business website about recent developments.   Solar steam powers homes – and … Continue reading Using solar steam in South Africa →

Is giving breaks to industrial emitters the right way forward in the energy transition?

Shawn McCarthy writes in Canada’s Globe and Mail about the federal government’s plans to give breaks to industry from the ambitious environmental agenda in order to limit the economic impact. Is this really the way to proceed?   Ottawa prepares to relax carbon-pricing measures to aid industry competitiveness The Liberal government is set to introduce … Continue reading Is giving breaks to industrial emitters the right way forward in the energy transition? →

Japan is scrambling to ensure it has a future in an electric-car world

The energy transition covers many aspects. The rise of electric vehicles has an impact in many ways. Jonathan Soble writes in the New York Times about Japan’s concerns to be ready.   As Electric Cars’ Prospects Brighten, Japan Fears Being Left Behind At a factory near the base of Mount Fuji, workers painstakingly assemble transmissions … Continue reading Japan is scrambling to ensure it has a future in an electric-car world →

Blog by Silvia Zinetti: Initial impressions of the sustainable energy scene in Washington D.C. under the current administration

When I moved to Washington D.C. last September I was thrilled by the idea of living in the Capital of the United States. At the same time I had some concerns regarding the sustainable energy scene and how the current federal policy and cutbacks would affect the industry. During the past few months I found … Continue reading Blog by Silvia Zinetti: Initial impressions of the sustainable energy scene in Washington D.C. under the current administration →

Latest update on climate finance institutions

The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the December update on global developments on climate finance institutions.   Climate Finance Institutional Update: One Planet Closes Climate Financing Year on High Note During the month of December 2017, the One Planet Summit in France, and its Climate Finance Day, delivered … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance institutions →

Emerging middle-income countries such as China have opportunity to significantly re-shape their energy mix

The energy transition is well underway and is shaping attitudes rapidly. Increasingly, there is an appreciation of the good opportunities. Linda Yueh writes on the National website from the United Arab Emirates about some of the developments in China. China banks on renewable energy to serve its vast, emerging middle class There is a historic … Continue reading Emerging middle-income countries such as China have opportunity to significantly re-shape their energy mix →