In an article on The Conversation website, Jutta Haider, Professor in Information Studies, Swedish School of Library and Information Science, University of Borås; Björn Ekström, Lecturer in Information Studies, University of Borås; and James White, Postdoctoral Researcher, Sociology and Digital Tech, Lund University write about the impact of AI on ourconsumption. What are your views? … Continue reading AI, overconsumption and the climate crisis we don’t measure
How digitalisation and energy-as-a-service are accelerating the building transition
In an article on the Facilitate Magazine website, Bradford Keen discusses a new Siemen’s report that shows more organisations now regard facilities and buildings as critical assets for emissions reduction and operational competitiveness. Energy Efficiency Tops Corporate Infrastructure Priorities Energy efficiency in buildings has become the leading infrastructure priority for organisations globally, rising from … Continue reading How digitalisation and energy-as-a-service are accelerating the building transition
EEA publishes 8th Environmental Action Programme
Despite progress in key areas, the European Union (EU) remains likely off track for most 2030 environmental goals, according to the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) new 8th EAP assessment. Rising climate risks, slow transitions in production and consumption system and weakening enabling conditions highlight the urgent need for stronger, better financed and faster policy implementation. … Continue reading EEA publishes 8th Environmental Action Programme
Energy in Demand News, December 7-8, 2025
A World Meteorological Organization study finds that the Arab region is warming at twice the global average, reports the Financial Times. “The study found extreme events last year affected 3.8mn people and led to more than 300 deaths, mainly from heatwaves and floods. . . . The region covering 22 countries — stretching from the … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, December 7-8, 2025
New UN ECE publication on energy efficiency
The UN Economic Commission for Europe has published a new report that reframes the policy questions from “Which energy efficiency technologies should be deployed?” to “How to design the system, so that proven measures scale, persist, and stay affordable?” It firmly positions energy efficiency as a first-order system resource and a cornerstone for achieving sustainable … Continue reading New UN ECE publication on energy efficiency
Saving Germany’s Riesling: solar solutions for a changing climate
As viticulture suffers from the effects of climate change, German researchers are experimenting with technology that fosters growth while also harvesting electricity. Mathilda Jordanova-Duda discusses the experiments in an article on the Deutsche Welle website. Solar energy protects German vineyards from climate change "VitiVoltaic" projects aim to make viticulture fit for climate change. The term … Continue reading Saving Germany’s Riesling: solar solutions for a changing climate
Reframing climate change as security policy: The water–fire challenge for Canada”
In an article on the Policy Magazine website, Thomas Axworthy, Public Policy Chair at Massey College in Canada discusses the country’s water-fire national security crisis. arguing that there is no room for backsliding. This is an important argument for more than Canada. Fire, Water, and National Security: Why Canada Cannot Backslide In September of … Continue reading Reframing climate change as security policy: The water–fire challenge for Canada”
A sea of potential, a mountain of obstacles: the real future of offshore renewables
In an article on The Conversation website, Aleh Cherp, Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy, Central European University; Jessica Jewell, Professor in Technology and Society, Chalmers University of Technology; and Tsimafei Kazlou, PhD Candidate, Center for Climate and Energy Transformations, University of Bergen write about the potential for offshore wind and solar power for … Continue reading A sea of potential, a mountain of obstacles: the real future of offshore renewables
New report from Siemens: From Pilots to Performance – Scaling Sustainability Impact with AI
A report from Siemens finds industrial AI is cutting energy use and carbon, as manufacturers move beyond pilots to large-scale deployment. Georgia Collins discusses the report in an article on the Manufacturing Digital website. How Industrial AI Boosts Sustainability and Performance Artificial intelligence and sustainability have become two of the most important factors and challenges … Continue reading New report from Siemens: From Pilots to Performance – Scaling Sustainability Impact with AI
Blog by Jane Marsh – Keeping it cool: Europe’s next-gen green data centers
Data centers need energy to operate properly, but traditional power methods are unsustainable. Corporations must make significant changes to accommodate environmentally friendly solutions. Europe is leading this charge. Traditional Data Centers Traditional data centers consume a significant amount of resources during maximum operation. In facilities, traditional HVAC systems rely on fossil fuels for heating and … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – Keeping it cool: Europe’s next-gen green data centers
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