The European Union’s energy sector led the way in reducing domestic EU net greenhouse gas emissions by 9% in 2023 compared to the year before according to the latest official EU data submitted by the European Environment Agency (EEA) to the United Nations. The drop represents the largest relative reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in … Continue reading New EEA data on GHG emissions reductions in EU in 2023
Creative writing workshop inspires climate action
In an article on The Conversation website, Cecilia Manosa Nyblon, Director, We Are the Possible Programme, University of Exeter and Sally Flint, Creative Lead, We Are the Possible programme, University of Exeter discuss the impact of a creative writing workshop they created at their university in 2021. How storytelling, creativity and collaborations can inspire … Continue reading Creative writing workshop inspires climate action
New ranking of global cities that highlights Europe’s ability to balance sustainability and growth in its urban centres
In an article on The Conversation website, Pascual Berrone, Head of Strategic Management Department and Chair of Sustainability and Business Strategy, IESE Business School (Universidad de Navarra) and Joan Enric Ricart, Professor of Strategic Management, Chair of Strategic Management, IESE Business School (Universidad de Navarra) discuss the new ranking of 183 cites in 92 countries. … Continue reading New ranking of global cities that highlights Europe’s ability to balance sustainability and growth in its urban centres
Time to participate in EEA’s ‘Our environment: Our future’ campaign
Do you have a story to share about how you made a positive difference, improving our environment and helping to build a more sustainable future? Then why not submit it and take part in the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) ‘Our environment : Our future’ outreach campaign? Tell EEA about Europe’s environment through your actions and … Continue reading Time to participate in EEA’s ‘Our environment: Our future’ campaign
Energy in Demand News, April 13, 2025
Let’s start this early spring week with some seasonal background music for you to enjoy reading this week’s newsletter. When Trump returned to the White House this year, we heard a lot of “drill, baby, drill.” Well, there is more. The Washington Post reports that at the White House this week: Trump signed executive orders … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, April 13, 2025
New EEA report calls for systemic, long-term thinking for building resilience
How will we meet our needs for food, housing, energy and mobility in 2050? What major disruptions—from global unrest to climate breakdown or digital collapse—could reshape them? And how can we future-proof these vital production and consumption systems against disruptions? These are the questions explored in an EEA report released this week. Future-proofing Europe’s … Continue reading New EEA report calls for systemic, long-term thinking for building resilience
IEA report highlights the opportunity for Germany’s energy transition to strengthen its security and competitiveness
A more efficient and resilient electricity system can support a secure, affordable energy transition in Germany, according to the IEA’s new Energy Policy Review. Under its long-standing Energiewende policy, Germany is transforming its energy system. It is moving towards a system based largely on renewable electricity, which it views as a long-term opportunity to improve … Continue reading IEA report highlights the opportunity for Germany’s energy transition to strengthen its security and competitiveness
Record-high solar and wind bring the US to a clean power tipping point
Nicolas Fulghum, Senior Data Analyst, at the global thinktank Ember shows the progress in clean electricity production in the US. Fughum said separately: “This clearly demonstrates the growing role of wind and solar in the US energy system. This is a first signal that the US is approaching a tipping point where clean power takes … Continue reading Record-high solar and wind bring the US to a clean power tipping point
The share of renewables has been rising across Europe
Servet Yanatma writes on the Euronews website about the progress renewables is making in Europe but it is doubtful that several countries, particularly the largest economies, will meet the EU’s 2030 targets. Eight countries in Europe use renewables for more than half of their heating and cooling needs District heating networks help Nordic and … Continue reading The share of renewables has been rising across Europe
Unlocking the power of energy efficiency in manufacturing facilities
Energy efficiency measures present a significant opportunity for manufacturers in the electronics industry to meet their climate goals while lowering operational expenses as discussed in a new report described on the RMI.org website by Ting Li, Wei Li, Guangxu Wang and Meng Wang. Towards Net-Zero Electronics The electronics manufacturing sector is undergoing rapid expansion … Continue reading Unlocking the power of energy efficiency in manufacturing facilities
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