While Philips announced that it has developed the world’s most efficient “warm white” LED lamp, Switch Lighting has come up with a new liquid-filled bulb that could revolutionise lighting, according to Gregory Schmidt writing in the New York Times To Light Up a Room, a Liquid-Filled Bulb In the debate over the merits of … Continue reading Technology of the week
New energy efficiency calculator developed
Stanislava Gaydazhieva writes on the New Europe website about an EU funded project that Iceland participated in. The project brings many of Europe’s islands together promote energy savings and awareness among households situated on some of Europe's islands. The project recently held a conference on energy efficient consumer behaviour in European islands. Icelandic excellence … Continue reading New energy efficiency calculator developed
Hydrogen moves closer towards centre stage
Emily Dugan writes in The Independent about new scientific breakthroughs that make the use of hydrogen as a clean and cheap power source much more feasible. Interestingly, DG Energy of the European Commission is now getting more active in considering hydrogen as a strong option. These are positive steps forward. Science moves step closer to … Continue reading Hydrogen moves closer towards centre stage
How energy developments are shaking things up
John Tagliabue writes in the New York Times about the effects of the extraction of natural gas in the northern regions of The Netherlands. This is from normal extraction and not from fracking, which is increasingly popular in many countries. Many are feeling the effects on communities is a high price to pay for the … Continue reading How energy developments are shaking things up
Time to have fun and be serious
Sarah Morrison writes in The Independent on the role that eco-sensibility put into childhood games can have a much more positive impact on addressing climate change. Well, it can even be adult games! Battling climate-change: How snakes and ladders could save the planet Experts think putting eco-sensibility into fun childhood games will engage people … Continue reading Time to have fun and be serious
Having the next generations understand climate change
Susanne Goldberg writes in the Guardian about new guidelines on teaching climate change in the US. The guidelines have been weakened. There is a good quote about climate change being a science issue and not a political one. I’m not sure all are convinced. While countries such as the United Kingdom are moving away from … Continue reading Having the next generations understand climate change
Showing how an all-renewable approach is feasible.
Mark Diesendorf recently wrote in The Conversation on how renewables can provide all needed electricity. Much of the argument concerns the need for baseload demand. This is an interesting article, well worth reading. Why 100 per cent renewables is possible... and affordable The future of civilisation and much biodiversity hangs to a large degree … Continue reading Showing how an all-renewable approach is feasible.
Tribute well deserved
In our hectic daily lives, we get caught up in the priorities of the day, meeting deadlines, arguing with bosses or colleagues, just trying to cope. One day this week offered a wonderful opportunity to leave all that aside to listen and to think, and in a rare treat, to reflect along with many of the … Continue reading Tribute well deserved
Thought for the week
As you are preparing your next report or presentation to making a convincing argument on an aspect of sustainable energy, remember the words of J. B. Phillips, a writer and clergyman (1906-1982): If words are to enter men's minds and bear fruit, they must be the right words shaped cunningly to pass men's defenses and … Continue reading Thought for the week
How big a problem is there in measuring floor area?
Tanya Powley writes in the Financial Times about the discrepancies in measuring the floor area in residential buildings in the UK. The discrepancy can be 10 to 15%. While it seriously affects valuation of properties, it can also impact on the UK’s total floor area, an indicator used in developing its buildings energy performance strategies. … Continue reading How big a problem is there in measuring floor area?
