Sandrine Tranchard reports on the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) website about the development of a new global standard. New ISO standard for climate action framework under development Greenhouse gases (GHG) are identified as the principal cause of climate change and managing them is crucial to help us adapt to its consequences. To address … Continue reading New global standard being developed to help limit GHG emissions
New research report tracking coal subsidies in Europe
We all have our concerns about the adverse effects of fossil fuel subsidies. Shelagh Whitley, Laurie van der Burg, Leah Worrall and Sejal Patel from the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) write about their recent report reviewing coal subsidies. Cutting Europe's lifelines to coal: tracking subsidies in 10 countries This report reviews subsidies to coal … Continue reading New research report tracking coal subsidies in Europe
Change is underway in our relationship with cars
It is fascinating to see the evolution of various aspects of the energy transition. Giles Parkinson writes a fascinating article on the reneweconomy website about the evolution of our use of cars. What do you think? Death spiral for cars. By 2030, you probably won’t own one By 2030, you probably won’t own a … Continue reading Change is underway in our relationship with cars
Worrying developments in Britain’s policies to save energy
The Energy Efficiency First theme may be a priority elsewhere, but in Britain the priority for improved energy efficiency seems to be waning. Andrew Warren, a regular contributor to EiD and chairman of the British Energy Efficiency Federation, provides an article on recent developments in the UK that are disturbing to say the least. This … Continue reading Worrying developments in Britain’s policies to save energy
G20 Energy Efficiency Investment Toolkit launched
The G20 is taking our sustainable development seriously. An important area is energy and in the past few years the G20 has shown leadership by, in part, approving an energy efficiency action plan. That has unleashed and expanded a range of activities. The International Partnership for Energy Efficiency (IPEEC) Secretariat oversees and coordinates the G20’s … Continue reading G20 Energy Efficiency Investment Toolkit launched
Using art to better understand climate change
Art can bring so much quality to our lives and it is fascinating to see the great interest when a new exhibition opens. Joelle Gergis and Penny Whetton from the University of Melbourne provide a fascinating article on The Conversation website about the role of art in affecting our feelings about climate change. Can … Continue reading Using art to better understand climate change
Entrepreneurs in Africa starting to identify opportunities in sustainable energy
We often forget that Africa has a flourishing class of entrepreneurs. Fred McBagonluri, Dean of Engineering at Ashesi University in Ghana writes on The Conversation website about recent developments and, importantly, that there is a need to further encourage them to help improve access to electricity for much of the population. Start-ups can help … Continue reading Entrepreneurs in Africa starting to identify opportunities in sustainable energy
The human dimension in the transition to a low-carbon economy
With legal disputes, bad publicity, protests and violence, the transition to a low-carbon economy is not without problems. Robin Hicks explains about some of the human rights concerns in an article on the Eco-Business website. Renewable energy faces growing human rights concerns A sharp rise in renewable energy projects around the world over the … Continue reading The human dimension in the transition to a low-carbon economy
Reviewing the issues in the upcoming Swiss referendum on energy
We get so involved in EU energy and climate policies that we often miss out on important developments in neighbouring countries. Le News provides a good assessment of the issues in the upcoming public vote in Switzerland to approve the draft energy act. Some numbers behind the divisive Swiss vote on energy On 21 … Continue reading Reviewing the issues in the upcoming Swiss referendum on energy
Understanding attitudes to climate change
Denise Balkissoon writes an article in Canada’s Globe and Mail about that group between climate change deniers and climate change believers. What do you think? ‘Climate-change agnosticism’ is a cop-out Is it possible to be a “climate-change agnostic?” And what would that even mean? It’s easy to identify a climate-change atheist, like the President … Continue reading Understanding attitudes to climate change
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