Last year in Australia, the G20 gave considerable attention to energy efficiency when it adopted the energy efficiency action plan. Under Turkey’s chairmanship this year, energy efficiency has remained a priority in the G20. Blue & Green Tomorrow recently wrote about the leadership that we need from the G20 in energy efficiency. EiD would like … Continue reading Why the G20 countries need to take the lead in energy efficiency
Vying to be the most efficient solar panel
There are many efforts to reduce the costs of renewable energy technologies. One important way is to improve efficiency and Anna Nicolaou writes in the Financial Times about a new panel by SolarCity that is said to be the global leader. Musk’s SolarCity vows super solar panel A company backed by billionaire Elon Musk … Continue reading Vying to be the most efficient solar panel
Politics and climate change in America
Many people I’ve talked with recently have raised concerns about the climate negotiations in Paris. The concern is that the Obama Administration may agree to an ambitious target but will Congress endorse it. Eduardo Porter writes a thoughtful article in the New York Times about the political party that we all worry about – the … Continue reading Politics and climate change in America
New report on the circular economy from the Club of Rome
The Club of Rome released its latest study on the “Circular Economy & Benefits for Society” at the European Parliament on October 20th, Brussels ahead of the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, (COP 21) in Paris at the end of November. The event at the European Parliament was chaired by Claude Turmes, MEP and … Continue reading New report on the circular economy from the Club of Rome
Communicating the science of climate change has never been more important
EiD is often writing about the importance of good communication. Chelsea Harvey writes a good article in the Washington Post about new research showing that the reports from the IPCC showing that its reports have not necessarily become easier for the layperson to understand. This is a good article because it is important for all … Continue reading Communicating the science of climate change has never been more important
Cycling as you’ve never seen it
When we think of the impact of cycling, we think of the Tour de France and the great cycling events at the Olympics. Now Chloe Olewitz writes on the Digital Trends website about an initiative to distribute 10,000 stationary bicycles throughout India that could eventually revolutionise electricity for the billions of people around the world … Continue reading Cycling as you’ve never seen it
What it takes for small businesses to take further action on energy efficiency
Small businesses are often said to not be interested in energy efficiency because of a variety of contending concerns. Ben Lobel writes on the smallbusiness.co.uk website that nine in ten small companies seek to be more energy efficient in their own business and explains how small businesses are being more energy efficient in their operations. … Continue reading What it takes for small businesses to take further action on energy efficiency
An awkward time for the European Union’s energy industry
With the global climate conference coming soon in Paris, Europe is still contending with many issues at once that only add to the complexity that all countries face. Pilita Clark provides a good article in the Financial Times about how the EU is trying to ensure energy supplies are secure, affordable and do not raise … Continue reading An awkward time for the European Union’s energy industry
The roller coaster world of renewable energy financing
No one said the energy transition would be easy and it is certainly true for financing renewable energy, as explained by Diane Cardwell in the New York Times. After reading so much about the subsidy changes in the United Kingdom, in particular, it is good to get a better understanding of the situation in the … Continue reading The roller coaster world of renewable energy financing
Cities play a key role in our sustainable future
We’ve had so many initiatives at the local or city level related to sustainability, climate change or energy and there is a good reason for that. Action can be mobilised and results achieved with good city commitment. Chris Mooney discusses their importance in a recent article in the Washington Post. Why Earth’s future will … Continue reading Cities play a key role in our sustainable future
