Two years ago, at COP28 in the Dubai, countries agreed on the need to "transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems." This was essentially the first time that official documents in the UNFCCC process made reference to fossil fuels. COP30 was extended from the planned closing on Friday because of a deadlock over fossil … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, November 23-24, 2025
Shifting climate attitudes: A growing divide between rich and middle-income nations
In an article on The Conversation website, Paul Whiteley, Professor, Department of Government, University of Essex writes that there has been declining concern about climate change in high-income countries but not in m idle-income countries. Worries about climate change are waning in many well-off nations – but growing in Turkey, Brazil and India Polling … Continue reading Shifting climate attitudes: A growing divide between rich and middle-income nations
What flight carbon calculators miss – and how to judge a good one
This appears to be an endless issue. Finn McFall, KTP Associate, University of Surrey and Xavier Font, Professor of Sustainability Marketing, University of Surrey discuss in an article on The Conversation website that the best calculators take into account CO2e and non-CO2 categories. Do you agree? How much CO2 does your flight really produce? … Continue reading What flight carbon calculators miss – and how to judge a good one
New UK data reveal climate confusion—and the critical role of local authorities
Tim McManan-Smith writes on the energyst website how British consumers are confused by conflicting climate information. Is this your experience? Half of Britons overwhelmed by conflicting climate information UK100, a network of councils led by all political parties working together to tackle climate change, today highlighted concerning new data from the Department for Energy … Continue reading New UK data reveal climate confusion—and the critical role of local authorities
Saudi Arabia’s solar surge: reinventing an oil empire
Laura Paddison writes on the CNN news website about Saudi Arabia’s solar boom. Saudi Arabia has pledged to generate 50% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and the race is on to meet it. This oil-rich country has stood in the way of climate action. It’s quietly building a clean energy empire … Continue reading Saudi Arabia’s solar surge: reinventing an oil empire
UK’s iconic landmarks at risk from climate change by 2050, according to new repor
Some of the UK’s most well-known landmarks could be at risk from the impacts of extreme weather in future unless action is taken, according to a new report by leading insurer, Aviva. Aviva’s third Building Future Communities report brings together the latest data to outline the risks that homes could face from multiple climate threats by 2050 … Continue reading UK’s iconic landmarks at risk from climate change by 2050, according to new repor
Climate finance on shaky ground: miscounting, mislabeling and the cost for developing nations
Shannon Gibson, Professor of Environmental Studies, Political Science and International Relations, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, writes on The Conversation website about how climate finance so far has rested on a shaky foundation of fuzzy accounting, one where funding for airports, hotels and even ice cream stores is being counted as climate … Continue reading Climate finance on shaky ground: miscounting, mislabeling and the cost for developing nations
World off track from 2030 energy efficiency goal, says IEA
In an article on the Sustainability Magazine website, Jasmin Jessen discusses the IEA’s Energy Efficiency 2025, its annual analysis of latest global trends in energy efficiency. The rate of global improvement in energy efficiency has been largely lacklustre since 2019, averaging around 1.3% per year. That’s down significantly from the average of around 2% per … Continue reading World off track from 2030 energy efficiency goal, says IEA
Blog by Jane Marsh: Clouds without carbon: Europe’s journey to 100% renewable data centers
Data center buildouts are putting unprecedented pressure on the environment. Every year, their greenhouse gas contribution increases as more organizations scale emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Europe is attempting to reimagine the industry to set a carbon-free precedent. What policies and innovations are the foundation for this transition? Making Energy-Efficiency Standards Stricter Europe has recently … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh: Clouds without carbon: Europe’s journey to 100% renewable data centers
“Indigenous peoples are on the vanguard of climate action”
In an article on The Conversation website, Danilo Urzedo, Research fellow, The University of Western Australia; Oliver Tester, Indigenous Liaison Manager, Curtin University; and Stephen van Leeuwen, Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Plant Biology, The University of Western Australia write about the impact of indigenous peoples at the just closed COP30 climate conference. Finally, … Continue reading “Indigenous peoples are on the vanguard of climate action”
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