Daily we see more bicycles that are largely powered by batteries to speed up that trip to work or whatever. Many companies are even using them for deliveries. Danny Hakimaug writes a good article in the New York Times about the developments in Europe. E-Bike Sales Are Surging in Europe With a faint electric whir, … Continue reading Europe leading the way in e-bikes
Why marine renewable energy developments have not taken off as expected
While renewable energy is definitely in the news regularly, we have heard less about those technologies related to streams and waves. Joshua Hill writes a good article for CleanTechnica about why the technologies have not taken off. Marine Renewable Energy Technology Taking Longer Than Hoped Tidal stream and wave power technologies are taking longer … Continue reading Why marine renewable energy developments have not taken off as expected
Expected impact of climate change on Asian economic growth
Victor Mallet writes in the Financial Times about a recent Asian Development Bank study that calculates the effect on GDP in six Asian countries if they maintain a “business as usual” scenario for global carbon emissions. Climate change to slash south Asian GDP, ADB warns South Asian economies will be badly squeezed by climate … Continue reading Expected impact of climate change on Asian economic growth
New report on fossil fuel subsidies in developing countries
An important new report by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) in the UK reviews the organisations and governments involved in supporting other countries to reform their fossil fuel subsidies and the approaches being undertaken. Entitled Fossil fuel subsidies in developing countries: A review of support to reform processes, the report builds a comprehensive understanding of … Continue reading New report on fossil fuel subsidies in developing countries
Denmark in forefront of solar heating
Denmark is known for both its support of renewable energy and for its widespread district heating systems. The Solar District Heating website writes about the world’s largest solar heating plant to be built in Denmark, merging both its commitment to renewables and community heating. The world's largest solar heating plant to be established in … Continue reading Denmark in forefront of solar heating
How renewable energy is contributing to the economy and jobs
Zachary Shahan, director of CleanTechnical.com, writes a good article in Custommade.com about the impact on small businesses from renewable energy development. Renewable Energy Produces A New Crop of Small Business Benefits When we think of renewable energy, “environment,” “green,” and “clean” may be some of the first things that come to mind. But while … Continue reading How renewable energy is contributing to the economy and jobs
Support to renovate Ukraine’s buildings
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has been developing energy efficiency financing facilities in many of its countries of operation. Now Interfax Natural Gas Daily writes that the EBRD is considering a similar arrangement for Ukraine. EBRD working on Ukrainian energy efficiency funding package The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) … Continue reading Support to renovate Ukraine’s buildings
What happens when people don’t agree . . .
Ketan Joshi writes a very enlightening article that the Australian Prime Minister doesn’t always follow his own advice. The federal government can’t convince the electorate of the ills of renewables. Perhaps they should listen instead (following the PM’s own advice), and leave the renewable energy target alone. Maybe there are lessons for Europe as we … Continue reading What happens when people don’t agree . . .
Beijing’s war on pollution
When air pollution is causing more than 3.7 million deaths a year and costing the global economy over $3.5tr a year in sickness and premature deaths, not to mention the effect on climate change, something must be done. In China there is growing public unrest. BusinessGreen provides a good article on how coal consumption in … Continue reading Beijing’s war on pollution
The role of taxes in promoting sustainability
The International Institute for Sustainable Development wrote about a new report from the International Monetary Fund on the role of taxes to provide the right price signals to promote sustainability. IMF Stresses Role of Taxes for Sustainable Energy Pricing The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a book for policy makers on how to … Continue reading The role of taxes in promoting sustainability
