Regularly we are reading about important developments in energy and climate policies in California that are the envy of America and globally. Pierre Delforge writes on the Natural Resources Defense Council about its policies to improve the energy performance of its buildings stock. Buildings: The Next Frontier for CA Clean Energy Leadership California’s ambitious … Continue reading California also forging ahead in improving energy performance of its buildings
Reviewing Sweden’s energy policy
Sweden’s Minister for Policy Coordination and Energy, Ibrahim Baylan recently spoke to representatives at the Open Access Government website about the importance of a sustainable Swedish energy policy. A continued focus on improving Swedish energy policy The goal of Swedish energy policy is: “to ensure, with as little environmental impact as possible, a secure electricity … Continue reading Reviewing Sweden’s energy policy
The contribution of indigenous peoples for the development of many technologies
Too often we simply think that our modern societies are responsible for all developments. Jesse Popp, Adjunct professor, Biology at Laurentian University in Canada explains the substantial contribution made by indigenous peoples. This is an important post for all EiD readers. How Indigenous knowledge advances modern science and technology Throughout history, Indigenous peoples have … Continue reading The contribution of indigenous peoples for the development of many technologies
Understanding creativity
The solutions to our sustainable energy issues will require creativity on our part. Valerie van Mulukom, Research Associate in Psychology at Coventry University explains the science behind our creativity in an article on The Conversation website. Note that Einstein thought that imagination was key to his success. The secret to creativity – according to … Continue reading Understanding creativity
A new app for viewing an analysis of the energy usage of buildings
Software from ING, the Dutch global financial institution, is providing important information to building owners on how to navigate the transition from “brown” to “green” buildings. Duncan Jefferies explains in an article in The Guardian. How to save money and energy in buildings? There's an app for that Imagine you lease over 175 buildings in … Continue reading A new app for viewing an analysis of the energy usage of buildings
Search engines and climate change
Every day we use search engines such as Google. Hiroko Tabuchi writes in the New York Times about the advantage they are often giving to climate deniers. What have you experienced? How Climate Change Deniers Rise to the Top in Google Searches Type the words “climate change” into Google and you could get an … Continue reading Search engines and climate change
The importance of innovation in addressing climate change
It is important to have efforts in all areas to reduce energy demand. Stanley Reed writes in the New York Times about a more environmentally friendly laundry detergent that leads to important energy savings. Fighting Climate Change, One Laundry Load at a Time A Danish biotechnology company is trying to fight climate change — … Continue reading The importance of innovation in addressing climate change
Germany’s energy transition sees negative power prices become good for consumers
We have all been watching Germany’s energiewende – energy transition – with great interest because there should be important lessons for all of us. Stanley Reed writes in the New York Times about the impact of recent negative power prices. It should be added that negative power prices are not the norm in Germany, but … Continue reading Germany’s energy transition sees negative power prices become good for consumers
Second largest roof-top solar power plant in Europe installed at Turkish flat glass factory
The Daily Sabah website reports about the installation of the second largest solar power plant in both Europe and Turkey. This is an important development for the country. Turkish glass producer Şişecam founds Europe's second largest roof-top solar power plant With its installed capacity, Şişecam has set up the second largest solar power plant … Continue reading Second largest roof-top solar power plant in Europe installed at Turkish flat glass factory
Kenya determined to have nuclear energy but . . . is it a wise course of action?
For more than five years, Kenya has been pursuing the installation of nuclear power in the country. Brendon J. Cannon, Assistant Professor of International Security, Department of Humanities and Social Science at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi provides his views in an article on The Conversation website. Why Kenya’s push for nuclear power rests … Continue reading Kenya determined to have nuclear energy but . . . is it a wise course of action?
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