Urmi A Goswami writes in The Economic Times about the latest developments in India’s “dazzling” renewable energy ambition. This is certainly a good example for others to follow. India’s renewable energy targets catch the attention of global investors, still need ground work "India is an interesting and inspiring example. The ambition is amazing," says … Continue reading India continues to raise its ambition for renewable energy
Current pledges on climate action are well short of what we need
Global leaders agreed on quite an ambitious target at the Paris global climate summit. But new analysis shows that countries are going to have to ramp up their actions to ensure adequate impact. Chris Mooney explains in a good article in the Washington Post. The world has the right climate goals — but the … Continue reading Current pledges on climate action are well short of what we need
The energy transition and the fossil fuel industry
We live in fascinating times. Ed Crooks and Kiran Stacey write a good article in the Financial Times about how fossil fuel companies are adapting to the new world. Big Oil: From black to green In 2014 Joe Mocniak joined a growing number of his neighbours in the New York suburb of Massapequa and … Continue reading The energy transition and the fossil fuel industry
More reaction to IEA report on energy and air pollution
The IEA is a thought leader in the energy world and this inspired Chelsea Harvey to write in the Washington Post about clothing designed in Manchester England that changes colour to reflect the amount of pollution. I guess I would be wearing black most of the time. I hope it is better for you. … Continue reading More reaction to IEA report on energy and air pollution
Building the “Apple of clean energy”
Diane Cardwell writes an important column in the New York Times about the implications of the merger of Tesla, the electric car manufacturer, and SolarCity. Where is this all leading? But the opening sentence about imagining a world “in which every home and building is a miniature power plant” is intriguing. We are starting to … Continue reading Building the “Apple of clean energy”
Initial analysis on impact on energy sector after Brexit vote
Nick Butler provides a good blog on the Financial Times, however he refers to EU targets renewable energy without mentioning those for energy efficiency. Hopefully we will see one that includes energy efficiency and EiD welcomes any views from readers on the total impact. Brexit: the impact on UK energy policy At one level, … Continue reading Initial analysis on impact on energy sector after Brexit vote
The role of the creative industries in supporting the circular economy
Every week we are reading more about the circular economy. The founder of WWF’s Earth Hour, Andy Ridley, believes the creative industries are key to building support for the circular economy. Hannah Gould explains his views in a good Guardian article. What do you think? Can the advertising industry sell us waste-free living? It … Continue reading The role of the creative industries in supporting the circular economy
Australia finds that, with federal climate change policies lacking, the local level is taking up the cause
We all know how important the local and regional levels are for promoting and contributing towards the energy transition. Stephen Bygrave, CEO of Beyond Zero Emissions, writes a good article in The Guardian about how the local level has been a major force in Australia, especially given that the federal level has definitely not taken … Continue reading Australia finds that, with federal climate change policies lacking, the local level is taking up the cause
What it takes for companies to show their environmental credentials
Ken Silverstein writes on the Forbes website about the motivations in the corporate sector for taking environmental issues seriously. What do you think? Being 'Good Neighbors' And Staying Out Of Print Motivates Companies To Be Environmental Stewards Next time you pull through your local Taco Bell, stop and ask the management there what it … Continue reading What it takes for companies to show their environmental credentials
New IEA report gives some stark warnings about impact of air pollution
Recently the International Energy Agency came out with an important report on energy and air pollution. This is timely as cities and countries tackle this increasingly important issue. Tim Buckley, Director of Energy Finance Studies, Australasia for the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, wrote an important analysis of the report on the RenewEconomy … Continue reading New IEA report gives some stark warnings about impact of air pollution
