Chris Mooney provides a sobering account in the Washington Post of our efforts to address climate change. Simply put, we are not doing enough. Chris develops his argument by reviewing the recent IEA report on World Energy Investment. What are your views? Wind, solar and electric cars are booming. Too bad that’s not enough … Continue reading Much more needed to stop harmful effects of climate change
Benchmarking public buildings in Nebraska
We always want the public sector to set a good example. It is encouraging to read this article by Karen Uhlenhuth on the Midwest Energy News website about federal funding to help the state of Nebraska to benchmark all state-owned buildings. They are even hoping to extend it to buildings owned by local governments. What … Continue reading Benchmarking public buildings in Nebraska
Vehicles are polluting in more ways than simply emissions
Maybe it is because of the recent Volkswagen emissions enforcement scandal but our focus has been on unnecessary emissions and their impact. Gary Fuller writes a good article in The Guardian that some wear-particles from brakes and tyres are small enough to be inhaled, and the increase in wear-particles can outweigh the benefits of improvements … Continue reading Vehicles are polluting in more ways than simply emissions
Appreciating the multiple benefits of energy efficiency in Scotland
There are many important reasons for taking energy efficiency seriously. Nathanael Williams writes a good article on the Commonspace website that leading economists are backing a housing and energy charity in Scotland that is calling for infrastructure energy efficiency for a jobs boost. Leading economists say 'national efficiency programme' could bring 9,000 jobs to … Continue reading Appreciating the multiple benefits of energy efficiency in Scotland
Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals require a paradigm shift
As we reflect on the low-carbon energy transition that is making good progress, we have to better understand whether we are on the right path. Jason Hickel, a lecturer at the London School of Economics and Political Science, writes a thoughtful post on The Conversation website that we may have to completely rethink our approach … Continue reading Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals require a paradigm shift
There are positive trends in improving energy performance of our buildings
There is growing urbanisation globally and that trend will lead to a large increase in the overall building stock. Ellen Bell, writing on the Environmental Defense Fund website, identifies three trends that will have a positive impact on our overall energy use. What do you think? 3 trends align to save buildings millions in … Continue reading There are positive trends in improving energy performance of our buildings
World Sustainable Energy Days 2017 – Young Researchers Conference and Award: Energy Efficiency and Biomass
The World Sustainable Energy Days organisers have announced the upcoming programme for the Young Researchers Conference and Award: Energy Efficiency and Biomass. Dedicated to the next generation of professionals and experts, the two conference tracks present the work and achievements of young researchers in the fields of biomass and energy efficiency. The Young Researchers Conference … Continue reading World Sustainable Energy Days 2017 – Young Researchers Conference and Award: Energy Efficiency and Biomass
More American cities giving priority to sustainable energy
More and more we are hearing about the sustainable energy policies being pursued by cities. Feliks Garcia writes in The Independent about Boulder Colorado being the 17th city in the US to commit to being 100% on renewables by 2030. These are definitely welcome signs. By the way, how many cities in Europe have made … Continue reading More American cities giving priority to sustainable energy
The growing impact of air pollution
EiD over the years has had many posts relating to the problems from air pollution. Now a new World Bank report documents the impact. John Vidal writes in The Guardian that air pollution costs the world trillions of dollars a year and severely impedes development in many countries Air pollution costs trillions and holds … Continue reading The growing impact of air pollution
European Commission expected propose more ambitious energy savings target for 2030
With the energy efficiency package due early October, Barbara Lewis writes on the Reuters website that it has seen a Commission draft that proposes a more ambitious target for 2030. If this is true, let’s hope that the European Council and European Parliament agree or even suggest greater ambition. EU regulators poised to seek … Continue reading European Commission expected propose more ambitious energy savings target for 2030
