Electric vehicles are really changing the automobile markets globally. Keith Bradsher provides a good article in the New York Times comparing China and the United States in how they are addressing electric vehicles. China Craves Electric Cars, While U.S. Flirts With Ending Tax Credit In the United States, politicians voted on Thursday for a … Continue reading An example of the energy transition in two countries
Consumers increasingly opting for renewable energy in the United States
It is encouraging to see how the market for renewable energy in the US really has evolved quite dramatically in recent years. Tina Casey explains in an article on the CleanTechnica website. Trump Or Not, Electricity Customers Want Renewable Energy Big business nails down most of the attention for buying huge megawatts of renewable … Continue reading Consumers increasingly opting for renewable energy in the United States
Using smart technologies to improve energy efficiency in Iran’s agriculture sector
It is encouraging to see the modern advances being made in Iran’s agriculture sector. Increasingly smart technologies and the Internet of Things are being used. It is well explained in an article in the Financial Tribune, the first Iranian English economic daily. IoT Solutions to Improve Agro Sector, Energy Efficiency Agriculture Minister Mahmoud Hojjati … Continue reading Using smart technologies to improve energy efficiency in Iran’s agriculture sector
Tata Motors signs deal to improve efficiency of its facilities in India
It is encouraging to see the progress made in India in its energy transition. The ETAuto website from India provides a news item of a memorandum of understanding signed between Tata Motors and Energy Efficiencies Services (EESL), a joint venture of four national public sector enterprises, and increasingly well known globally. Tata Motors signs … Continue reading Tata Motors signs deal to improve efficiency of its facilities in India
Good progress in reducing carbon emissions in Britain
With the Bonn climate conference just ended, there have been many articles related to efforts to reduce emissions. Jillian Ambrose writes in The Telegraph about the progress made in the UK. She explains that Britain has come into the top 10 in the low-carbon electricity league table for the first time and that coal-fired power … Continue reading Good progress in reducing carbon emissions in Britain
Improving energy efficiency in laboratories
It is rare to find articles on specific topics such as energy efficiency in laboratories. Dr. Zara Kassam writes on the European Pharmaceutical Review website about options for improving the performance of laboratories, since they have their own specific needs. How good design improves energy efficiency- Top tips for HVAC In April 2018, changes … Continue reading Improving energy efficiency in laboratories
A defining moment for clean energy
Undoubtedly, people define the expressions “clean energy” or even “renewable energy” differently and it can be frustrating when we have no idea what is included. Meg Charlton writes on the Slate website that we don’t really have common, useful definitions for these things. While not included, we could even include the term “energy efficiency” that … Continue reading A defining moment for clean energy
Deutsche Asset Management uses detailed mapping tool to identify where assets most at risk due to climate change
The impact of climate change is understandably causing concerns for the entire financial sector. Increasingly there are floods or storms or drought or whatever. To better identify where risks may be increasing Deutsche Asset Management has started using a new tool to map such risks. Emily Chasan explains in an article on the Bloomberg website. … Continue reading Deutsche Asset Management uses detailed mapping tool to identify where assets most at risk due to climate change
Latest update on climate finance institutions
The SDG Knowledge Hub of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) provides the October update on global developments in climate finance institutions. Climate Finance Institutional Update: New Financing from Climate Funds, Green Bonds During the month of October, the Boards of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Adaptation Fund approved new funding … Continue reading Latest update on climate finance institutions
Effect of telling stories about climate change on changing behaviour
The types of stories that are told can have a positive impact on behaviour. Two academics, Tom van Laer from the University of London and Ross Gordon from Macquarie University provide a good article on their related research work on The Conversation website. Concerning story telling, EiD would also recommend you go to the IEA … Continue reading Effect of telling stories about climate change on changing behaviour
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