We certainly cannot work 24/7 and we are finding out that we cannot let our computers keep up that pace either. Emanuel Maiberg writes on the Motherboard website about energy-related complications even when our computers are on sleep mode. Why Computers Must Sleep Do computers dream of electric sheep? Not unless we program them … Continue reading Let our computers dream on . . . efficiently
Changing behaviour to promote energy efficiency could be more effective according to new analysis
Improving energy efficiency is addressed in many ways. Changing consumer behaviour is essential and the IEA’s Demand Side Management Energy Efficiency certainly is doing its best to help the cause. Here we have the Global-Action-Plan explain on the Blue & green tomorrow website that current programmes could be more effective if 80% of them focused … Continue reading Changing behaviour to promote energy efficiency could be more effective according to new analysis
EU less ambitious than US to regulate emissions from airplanes
Europeans are normally proud that their climate change policies are amongst the most ambitious globally. There was concern recently that the Volkswagen emissions test scandal was first identified by US regulators. Now, Arthur Neslen writes in the Guardian that the EU wants less stringent emissions standards than the US for new planes built after 2020. … Continue reading EU less ambitious than US to regulate emissions from airplanes
Energy efficiency in Scotland’s commercial buildings sector gets a boost
The Out-Law website provides details on how Scotland is addressing energy efficiency in its commercial buildings sector. It is good to see how Scotland is addressing its responsibilities in meeting EU directives. Scottish Government to proceed with separate energy efficiency improvement rules for commercial buildings Regulations requiring the owners of non-domestic property in Scotland … Continue reading Energy efficiency in Scotland’s commercial buildings sector gets a boost
Reflecting on the human element of addressing climate change
In all the years we have covered climate change, EiD has never seen a post that included the artistic world. Lucy Orta is Contemporary artist and Chair of Art and the Environment, University of the Arts London and wrote a very thoughtful article for the Huffington Post that brings in the human element in a … Continue reading Reflecting on the human element of addressing climate change
Psssst . . . leave your car at home
EiD has regular written about the role of cities in addressing sustainable energy and climate change issues. Cities look at every possible way to reduce emissions and energy use. The benefits in better air quality are well documented but achieving those savings is not always easy. Alison Moodie writes a good article in the Guardian … Continue reading Psssst . . . leave your car at home
How one region is teaming up to promote renewable energy
Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland are committing to a clean energy future together. Sara Chodosh writes a very good article on New York University’s Scienceline website. Not only is it good news about the efforts of these European partners to promote renewable energy. It is also encouraging to have Americans trying to learn lessons from … Continue reading How one region is teaming up to promote renewable energy
Re-thinking energy policy
With the global agreement at the recent climate change conference in Paris, the spotlight is now on how the energy sector will play an increasingly more positive role in meeting the challenges. Ed Crooks writes a very good article in the Financial Times on how the problem should be tackled. What are your views? … Continue reading Re-thinking energy policy
The benefits and challenges of the circular economy
European Environment Agency has recently published an important report to support the transition to a circular economy in Europe. Circular economy to have considerable benefits, but challenges remain The environmental benefits of adopting a circular economy in Europe could be considerable – reducing waste, and minimising the continent’s heavy dependence on imports of raw … Continue reading The benefits and challenges of the circular economy
Carbon capture moves forward at snail’s pace
One energy topic that raises the emotions concerns carbon capture and storage. It is seen as “the” answer while others see it as “the” problem. There seems to be little middle ground. Mike Scott writes a good article in the Financial Times of the slow progress being made. So, where do you stand on CCS? … Continue reading Carbon capture moves forward at snail’s pace
