This is a policy dilemma where there is little consensus. Stephanie Pappas writes in Live Science about this complicated question. The dilemma is that most areas emit more and more carbon to improve their citizens' well-being as those nations become more developed. And what does this mean for regions such as Africa. This is a … Continue reading Achieving low carbon economic growth
Concern over “fair and balanced” reporting on climate change
Dana Nuccitelli wrote an excellent blog for the Guardian on the false balance of reporting in the media. His main concern is the BBC, globally recognised as one of the mainstays in even, unbiased reporting. Nuccitelli presents a different picture and one that goes beyond British borders. His concern is that the BBC has decided … Continue reading Concern over “fair and balanced” reporting on climate change
Explaining why electricity use is declining
Steven Nadel writes on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) website about his analysis to explain why electricity use is declining in the U.S. It would be good to see equivalent analysis for Europe or other regions. Let us know. U.S. Electricity Use is Declining and Energy Efficiency May be a Significant … Continue reading Explaining why electricity use is declining
No time to delay . . .
Achim Steiner, head of the United Nations Environment Programme, is worried about any delays to a shift to a low carbon economy. Suzanne Goldenberg writes in the Guardian about Steiner’s recent comments about is worry that transition fuels, including the rush for shale gas, will have a serious impact on the transition to renewables. Achim … Continue reading No time to delay . . .
Solar developments in California
All watchers of the solar industry at some point turn to what is going on in California. Such is the case today with the article written by Diane Cardwell for the New York Times. Interestingly, Cardwell describes an incubator-accelerator programme that is designed to attract and nurture other solar start-ups. It is certainly worth following … Continue reading Solar developments in California
Global monitoring shows Australia backtracking on climate change legislation
It is amazing how quickly a country can change its policies on climate change. With elections only in 2013, the reversals in climate change policies are already evident and having an impact. Pilita Clark writes an important article in the Financial Times on an assessment by Globe International. The results show that, while Australia is … Continue reading Global monitoring shows Australia backtracking on climate change legislation
This will get the Irish singing – renewable energy playing key role in energy policy
Tina Costanza writes in siliconrepublic.com that the use of renewable energy has already saved importing more than €1 billion. This will definitely be welcome news to a country that has been making every effort to get out of the financial crisis that has punished the economy. Renewable energy has saved Ireland more than €1bn … Continue reading This will get the Irish singing – renewable energy playing key role in energy policy
How Singapore is promoting energy efficient buildings
Dr. John Keung, Chief Executive Officer of Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA) wrote in Today’s Facility Manager about the initiatives underway in Singapore to encourage the building of energy efficient buildings. It is a good example for others to consider. Singapore Ramps Up Energy Efficient Buildings Climate change has been a hot topic … Continue reading How Singapore is promoting energy efficient buildings
With spring in the air, we can seriously thinking of cycling but . . .
Peter Walker writes a blog in The Guardian about the problem that urban air pollution poses for cyclists in London, although the problems exist in many if not most major cities. This week we are seeing unbelievable levels of pollution in cities such as Beijing and the thought of cycling is daunting. Air pollution: … Continue reading With spring in the air, we can seriously thinking of cycling but . . .
Do we need a binding EU energy efficiency target for 2030?
Last June I chaired an informal session at the eceee Summer Study on binding targets where Andrew Warren of the Association for the Conservation of Energy eloquently made the case that they were definitely needed. Well, as EiD readers know, the Commission’s proposal for 2030 not only did not have a binding target, but it … Continue reading Do we need a binding EU energy efficiency target for 2030?
