Renewable energy supplies could surge across Europe following a breakthrough agreement to minimise local opposition to new wind, solar and electricity grid projects, announced this week by the global network of local and regional governments, Local Governments for Sustainability Europe (ICLEI). Development time could be cut significantly for new wind, solar and electricity grid connection … Continue reading Breakthrough agreement set to accelerate renewable energy rollout across Europe
EU delays 2040 climate target release until ‘before summer’
The European Commission is delaying the release of the bloc’s 2040 climate target until “before summer” while Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra struggles to find support for the pledge to slash emissions. John Ainger for Bloomberg discusses latest developments in an article on the energyconnects website. EU Steps Back on 2040 Climate Goal in Order … Continue reading EU delays 2040 climate target release until ‘before summer’
“We successfully increased people’s opposition to new fossil fuel projects by simply asking them to imagine a sustainable world”
Obviously there is much power in the imagination. In an article on The Conversation website, Michael T. Schmitt, Professor, Simon Fraser University and Annika E. Lutz, PhD researcher, Simon Fraser University discuss their recent study where participants who were asked to imagine a sustainable world expressed more opposition to the two fossil fuel projects than … Continue reading “We successfully increased people’s opposition to new fossil fuel projects by simply asking them to imagine a sustainable world”
How organisations can align their energy efficiency with their corporate vision to help achieve their future goals
For many organisations, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a critical component of their future success. In a blog on the Energy Live News website, Sam Arje, explains why. Guest blog: Is your corporate strategy aligned with energy efficiency? With so much to consider when planning an organisation’s carbon reduction, integrating energy … Continue reading How organisations can align their energy efficiency with their corporate vision to help achieve their future goals
What the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal means for Europe’s energy transition
The European Commission has unveiled its new strategy to make EU industries more competitive with cheap energy. Does this mean the bloc will go full speed ahead in terms of building more wind farms and solar power plants? Jörg Mühlenhoff looks into what the details of the Clean Industrial Deal mean for Europe’s energy transition … Continue reading What the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal means for Europe’s energy transition
New EEA report on food waste prevention measures across the EU
While prevention measures are gaining momentum, more effective efforts at national level are needed to tackle the huge problem of food waste according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report released this week. The assessment gives an update on waste prevention measures across the EU. Preventing food waste is both urgent and necessary, given the … Continue reading New EEA report on food waste prevention measures across the EU
Energy in Demand News, March 30, 2025
The latest Eurobarometer survey (the European Parliament Winter 2025 Survey), published this week, shows that Europeans “have high expectations from the EU in its role to protect them against global challenges and security risks. Large majorities are looking for an EU that protects them by focussing on security, defence, and the economy. There is wide … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, March 30, 2025
Energy efficiency is crucial for industrial ESG strategies and long-term competitiveness
Energy efficiency is essential in building a strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy. With industries responsible for over a third of global energy consumption and related CO₂ emissions, optimizing energy use is no longer just an environmental concern — it’s critical. Thomas Feßl, Business Development Manager at automation supplier COPA-DATA, explores in an article … Continue reading Energy efficiency is crucial for industrial ESG strategies and long-term competitiveness
What is waste in human life only remains so if it cannot be reused or reconfigured for human ends or absorbed by nature
In an article on The Conversation website, John Scanlan, Research Fellow in Place and Culture, University of Central Lancashire discusses waste, as a thing, an idea, a problem, is always wholly determined from a human standpoint. He refers to his recent book on the topic. Waste is both an enduring material consequence of human activity … Continue reading What is waste in human life only remains so if it cannot be reused or reconfigured for human ends or absorbed by nature
“It is extremely important we acknowledge the freeminers and their right to burn coal”
Traditions are traditions. Carmelo Garcia writes on the BBC website that a council in England has pledged to protect the ancient rights of freeminers to burn and mine coal despite concerns over climate change. As one councillor said: "The amount that preserving this heritage contributes to global warming is minuscule, and its heritage importance is therefore … Continue reading “It is extremely important we acknowledge the freeminers and their right to burn coal”
Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen 