Alicia Aloisi, Futura website writes on the Futura website that France has hit a milestone. For the first time in years, the country is generating more electricity than it uses. In 2024, production soared, exports reached record highs, and nearly all of France’s power supply became decarbonised. It’s a remarkable turnaround — but one that … Continue reading France has once again become a major exporter of electricity
With the window closed on staying below 1.5°C, what happens now?
Umair Irfan writes on the National Observer that we’re not thinking enough about the world we are creating, given that we are certain to pass the 1.5 degrees C threshold. What are your views? We’re passing a dangerous global warming threshold — but we can't give up For the last decade, global climate politics … Continue reading With the window closed on staying below 1.5°C, what happens now?
From doubt to dogma: understanding the climate debate in America
In an article on The Conversation website, Gary W. Yohe, Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies, Wesleyan University discusses what is driving climate scepticism in the US. Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience Scientists are trained to be professional skeptics: to always judge the validity of a claim or finding on … Continue reading From doubt to dogma: understanding the climate debate in America
Heat, health and hope: Spain’s response to a warming climate
Amy Walker writes on the BBC News website about Spain’s way to address the impact of climate change on its population. Spain to open network of climate shelters Spain is to set up a national network of climate shelters in public buildings to offer people refuge from intense heat before next summer, its prime … Continue reading Heat, health and hope: Spain’s response to a warming climate
New report from the IEA on demand flexibility
This policy brief, developed under the International Energy Agency’s Digital Demand-Driven Electricity Networks (3DEN) Initiative, examines the value of demand flexibility as a core component of modern electricity systems, with a strong emphasis on its role in improving energy efficiency. As electricity demand grows and power systems become more electrified, decentralised and renewable-rich, managing when … Continue reading New report from the IEA on demand flexibility
Europe’s climate ambitions face a political reality check
European industrial and agricultural concerns are facing diluted environmental regulations, while the bloc as a whole has reduced its climate targets. Tim Schauenberg writes on the Deutsche Welle website to understand what's at stake and how do far-right parties feature in the mix. Is Europe turning away from climate protection? Amid tariff disputes, the … Continue reading Europe’s climate ambitions face a political reality check
Ecological myopia: why climate action keeps falling short
In an article on The Conversation website, Tom Pegram, Associate Professor in Global Governance and Deputy Director of UCL Global Governance Institute, UCL and Simon Dalby, Professor Emeritus of Geography and Environmental Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University write about ecological myopia, treating climate change as one issue among many rather than as a sign of wider … Continue reading Ecological myopia: why climate action keeps falling short
Energy in Demand News, December 21-22, 2025
EiD wishes you a very festive season and we look forward to seeing you in 2026 Let’s all do our best to get our zero-carbon energy transition on track The Washington Post reports that the Trump administration is planning to close its key climate research centre. The National Center for Atmospheric Research laboratory in Boulder … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, December 21-22, 2025
“Most plug-in solar devices are still sold in Germany, far ahead of the rest of the world”
Gero Rueter writes on the Deutsche Welle website about the popularity of home-fitted solar devices. These home-fitted renewable-energy sources are inexpensive and easy to install, and reduce electricity costs. Here's what can be learned from their surging popularity in Germany. Cheaper, cleaner energy drives Germany's balcony-solar boom Transitioning to renewables is critical when it comes to … Continue reading “Most plug-in solar devices are still sold in Germany, far ahead of the rest of the world”
After Paris: Canada’s climate commitments meet political reality
There is no need to recount the political and economic challenges that Canada is facing this year. Given everything, Canada still has a legally binding climate target. David Thurton writes on the CBC News website that the country is projected to only be halfway to meeting its 2030 target. Canada's 2030 climate target far … Continue reading After Paris: Canada’s climate commitments meet political reality
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