How soon will peak oil demand arrive?
Predictions vary by decades, but most agree it is coming, with major implications. In the first decade of the 2000s, there was growing concern about so-called “Peak Oil,” based on […]
Why oil giant Shell announced it will invest $1 Billion in clean energy
Even oil companies understand that solar is the future. The massive oil conglomerate is pumping money into renewable energy. On Monday, Shell CEO Ben Van Beurden said that the company […]
Volvo announces end of gas-only engine production by 2019
All Volvo car models launched after 2019 will be electric or hybrids, making it the first major traditional automaker to set a date for phasing out vehicles powered solely by the internal combustion […]
ISO 50001 highlighted as key tool for climate action at Clean Energy Ministerial
With energy one of the most critical challenges facing the international community, the revision of ISO 50001 on energy management systems was given a major boost at the recently concluded […]
Volcanic energy could be new source of sustainable power
Iceland is experimenting with a well drilled almost three miles down into the Earth that captures volcanic heat for a new supply of more sustainable energy. Although not without pollutants, […]
Putting waste water to good use
Wastewater irrigation is an economical and high-in-nutrients option for even the poorest farmers. But, if untreated, the consequences for our health and the environment can be catastrophic. Discover the techniques […]
Plastic food contact materials: clearer guidance for applicants
Updated guidance provides applicants with clearer advice on how to submit dossiers on plastic food contact materials before they can be put on the market in the European Union. Previously […]
How Western civilization could collapse
Some possible precipitating factors are already in place. How the West reacts to them will determine the world’s future, says Rachel Nuwer. The political economist Benjamin Friedman once compared modern […]
America’s first offshore wind energy makes landfall in Rhode Island
Offshore wind works for Block Island, where the economics of fossil fuels no longer makes sense. Can it also be a key part of the energy mix for the coastal […]
Energy scandal: misleading efficiency claims leading to huge bills for homeowners
Homeowners and companies are being hit with unexpectedly high energy bills because planners continually make false promises about the ‘green’ credentials of new buildings, a major study has found. Thousands […]
Federal budget sets new standard for Canadian clean tech
The latest federal budget could prove to be a watershed moment for the clean-technology industry in Canada, and signals that the transition to a low-carbon economy remains a national priority. […]
ISO 50001 revision moves to Committee Draft 3 Stage
The revision of ISO 50001 for Energy Management Systems (EnMS) continues to progress with the latest draft, Committee Draft 3 (CD3), issued on February 3 and circulated by ISO Technical […]
Windfarm settings triggered South Australian blackout, final energy report finds
Protection mechanism in tornado-hit turbines caused drop in power that led to entire system being tripped, Aemo says. The state-wide blackout in South Australia which prompted a national political storm […]
The dirty secret of ‘African quality’ fuel
The amount of sulphur in some fuel used in Africa is 300 times the level considered safe in Europe. It can cause a lot of respiratory diseases. This video is […]
How bad is air pollution in the UK?
The government must devise a new plan to clean the air after losing two court cases. As part of the So I Can Breathe series, we examine air pollution in […]
HP pledges 25% emissions reduction by 2025
HP has set a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its global operations by 25 percent by 2025, compared to 2015. The IT giant says it will reduce its […]
Is there a way to tackle air pollution?
The search for solutions to the threat of polluted air is generating ideas that range from the modest to the radical to the bizarre. A London primary school may issue […]
Unplugged natural gas leak threatens Alaska’s endangered Cook Inlet belugas
Natural gas from a 52-year-old underwater pipeline has been leaking for at least two weeks into Cook Inlet in Alaska, home to a number of endangered species, including beluga whales. […]
Climate Disclosure Project’s report shows progress on emissions but says it’s not enough
More than 4300 Suppliers to Large Companies Complete Survey, with About One-Third Saying they Reduce CO2 Emissions in 2016. The latest annual supply chain report from the UK’s Carbon Disclosure […]
Taking auditing to new level with International Standard under revision
ISO’s popular standard for auditing management systems is under revision and has just reached the first voting stage, a crucial step in its development. Organizations are increasingly turning to management […]
Leading global collaboration in climate change standards
ISO is collaborating globally to update and extend its climate change standards and help the world minimize and adapt to the effects of climate change. There is now little doubt […]
Alternative composting technology reduces organic waste
At Runnymede Healthcare Centre, there is a long-standing commitment to improving environmental sustainability, as was laid out in the 2015 Strategic Plan, Vision 2020/Redefining Possible. In this plan, a pledge […]
New ISO standard for the safe bunkering of LNG-fuelled ships
Some ships in northern Europe have been using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as their fuel source for over a decade, with an extremely good safety record. But as the use […]
Oroville Dam risk: Thousands ordered to evacuate homes
More than 180,000 people in northern California have been told to evacuate their homes after both overflow channels at the tallest dam in the US were found to be damaged. […]
Dare to dream big: Empowering innovators with Standards
To create the innovations of today and tomorrow we have to work together, but first we need to understand each other. To exchange knowledge, to make things compatible, ISO Standards […]