Much has been written about the Paris climate change agreement last December. Brady Dennis writes a good article in the Washington Post about Ban Ki-moon, the UN’s secretary-general, who played a big role in making it happen. Why outgoing U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon was willing to bet big on a climate change deal Ban … Continue reading “I’m not a climatologist. I’m not a scientist. I’m not an economist …”
The pathways for increasing all forms of energy storage opportunities are less developed
We often write about the important developments in energy storage. Robin Roy, director of the Natural Resources Defense Council’s Building Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Strategy, Energy & Transportation Program, provides a very good blog on the Energy Efficiency Markets website about recent developments in community energy storage. Community Energy Storage for Cleaner, Lower-Cost … Continue reading The pathways for increasing all forms of energy storage opportunities are less developed
Complex interrelationships between humans and the environment
There are on going studies to understand why some are more concerned about the environment than others. Chris Mooney writes a good article in the Washington Post that looks at the importance of systems thinking. Scientists now know the psychology behind your worries about the environment More and more, attempts to explain why people … Continue reading Complex interrelationships between humans and the environment
Investor Confidence Project hosting new investor network
Several times, EiD has had posts on the EU-funded Investor Confidence Project (ICP). Clare Taylor writes on the Energy Collective website about a new investor network that is being hosted by the ICP. These are important steps forward to encourage more building renovations. New Investor Network Aims to Close the Gap on Energy Efficiency … Continue reading Investor Confidence Project hosting new investor network
UK low on the EU energy efficiency league table
The energyzine website has reported on a new survey undertaken by Energy Efficiency Watch that ranks all EU member states for their progress in implementing energy efficiency policies. So, where does your country rank? UK energy efficiency second-worst in EU A new report from a European watchdog has ranked the UK as the second-worst … Continue reading UK low on the EU energy efficiency league table
The cultural impact of Canada’s tar sands
We don’t sing the praises of the tar sands, or any fossil fuel developments for that matter. But for a good diversion, have a look at the artistry that has come from Calgary artist Edward Michell. Danielle Nerman explains on the CBC News website. Alberta oil fetches high dollar on canvas While Alberta oil … Continue reading The cultural impact of Canada’s tar sands
Latest developments in renewable energy in Russia
We think of Russia as a major oil and gas producer, and it is. Renewable energy certainly does not make any great impact on its energy balance but Russian government officials are revisiting the idea of renewable energy as a potentially profitable business for the country, according to Glenn Meyers on the Planetsave website. … Continue reading Latest developments in renewable energy in Russia
More on MIT’s tool to encourage building retrofits
There has already been another post this week from MIT. Ken Silverstein writes a post on the Energy Manager Today website. That gives a bit more information on it. EiD believes it is so important that it warrants this post as well. Analyzing Buildings for Energy Efficient Retrofits Can be Practical, MIT Says Want … Continue reading More on MIT’s tool to encourage building retrofits
Canada’s dilemma in reducing emissions while expanding its economy
If you were sitting on the world’s largest reserves of tar sands, would you be thinking you could expand production and yet reduce emissions? It is a dilemma. Konrad Yakabuski writes a thoughtful article in Canada’s Globe and Mail about this issue that faces more than Canada Can an expanding economy be a low-carbon … Continue reading Canada’s dilemma in reducing emissions while expanding its economy
Reviewing the progress made in the market for lithium used for battery technology
Nick Butler writes in the Financial Times about the changes that are taking place in the market for lithium used in more effective, long-life batteries. Butler questions whether this market boom will last. What do you think? Lithium: is the hype justified? After two years of unrelenting gloom it is good to see that … Continue reading Reviewing the progress made in the market for lithium used for battery technology
