Multiple Benefits News
July 2020
Fluorescent lamps can be phased out quickly, massive benefits for the climate and public health
Rich Americans’ homes generate 25% more greenhouse gasses than those less affluent
What the European Council on recovery tells us about European climate politics
Renewables overtake fossil fuels in EU electricity generation
EU makes world's biggest 'green recovery' pledge - but will it hit the mark?
How stored electricity can make cleaner fuels
Britain to provide 350 mln stg to help industry cut carbon emissions
Poland bails out coal, yet wins access to EU climate funds
Investors call out for green opportunities, as EU aims to open the door
Plan that tackles recession and climate change could create 76,000 Australian jobs, report says
More nature, more jobs? Green investment seen as driver of coronavirus recovery
Oil giants including Exxon set first joint carbon target
Samsung investment in Adani's Australian coal operation prompts call for boycot
Green budget rules won’t be the hottest potato at EU summit talks
EU states spent more on fossil fuels than clean energy during the crisis, new data shows
Biden support for US cleantech innovation ‘will raise the bar’ internationally
Say Hello to the New Biggest Battery in the US
A green and innovative recovery
Efficiency programs can expand by leveraging health-focused funding
EU budget plan falls far short on climate goals, researchers say
Car tyres are major source of ocean microplastics – study
S.Korea to spend $95 bln on green projects to boost economy
New study shows importance of Minimum Energy Performance Standards to spur Europe's Renovation Wave
EU's EASME asking for input on pressing needs 2021–27 programmes on energy efficiency
Renewable hydrogen: a strategic opportunity for global green recovery
Air France’s promise to nix domestic flights: Not good enough for the environment
ECB’s Lagarde to pursue ‘every avenue’ to fight climate change
EU unveils blueprint for a more efficient energy system
EU Commission charts path towards 100% renewable hydrogen
Why national building renovation plans are key for the recovery
MEPs ban nuclear from green transition fund, leave loophole for gas
Several Member States not on track to fulfill their energy savings obligation
Fossil fuels should not be allowed under the Just Transition Fund
Big nations aid fossil fuels more than clean energies amid pandemic, researchers find
‘China should set up a carbon cap’ – Zou Ji on the next national energy targets
Heatwaves have become longer in most of the world since 1950s – study
Norway sets electric car record as battery autos least dented by Covid-19 crisis
Energy Innovation Spend Needs to Triple by 2030 to Hit Climate Goals
Support for renovation wave missing in German Presidency programme
June 2020
Democrats say they have a bold climate plan – but Republicans have other plans
Pushing water uphill: Putting power behind the renovation wave
The coronavirus has accelerated changes in energy supply and demand
Towards a truly green vision for Europe’s energy system
Hydrogen fuel bubbles up the agenda as investments rocket
Pakistan launches electric vehicle plan with cars in slow lane
Vietnam approves 7 GW of new wind projects
How green are Asia’s post-Covid economic recovery plans?
France's Macron pledges 15-billion-euro green push after vote rout
US to join summit on global green recovery from Covid-19 crisis
Ireland to set annual emissions goals to reach 2050 carbon neutrality
What is green finance’s role in the Covid-19 recovery?
Climate fund targets $2.5 bln in clean energy investment for SE Asia
Ford, VW will stay neutral on challenges to Trump vehicle emissions rule -document
Europe’s car emissions spiked again in 2019, warn new stats
POLL-Americans split along party lines over green stimulus
California passes landmark mandate for zero emission trucks
Tencent's 'smart city' seen as model for post-coronavirus China
The Renovation Wave: an opportunity to scale-up real energy savings through energy management
EU countries agree their green transition fund will not pay for move to nuclear or fossil gas
UK risks missing UN climate deadline, in headache for hosts of key summit
Shipping, aviation 2030 climate goals too weak, research finds
German cabinet approves final ‘Coal Phase-out Act’
Major energy companies call on Coalition to set target of net zero emissions by 2050
U.S. programs to electrify space heating are growing
Antarctic melting could bring a much hotter future
Only ‘slight growth’ reported in energy efficiency services
No UN climate talks to be held in 2020, as interim meeting postponed again
New E1st report on Demand-side resources
Report: Cities, states must mandate building retrofits to meet climate crisis
Denmark to introduce green taxes on carbon emissions
After BP takes a hit, investors widen climate change campaign
Dutch do Danish deal to hit clean power target
LEAK: EU puts onus on ‘renewable hydrogen’ in latest draft strategy
Zero-carbon takeaway? Spanish delivery start-up Glovo targets greener future
Sport’s carbon footprint is global bad news
Taxing jet-fuel still on the radar, despite aviation’s virus woes
EU recovery fund leaves €1.6 trillion investment gap towards climate targets, experts say
Chief scientist joins calls for Australia to dramatically boost energy efficiency
European investors threaten Brazil divestment over deforestation
India eyes private investment to open 41 new coal mines
Hopes for EU–China climate deal centre on a green recovery
Climate emission killer: construction begins on world’s biggest liquid air battery
Nuclear power uses market fix to stifle wind energy
These seven strategies can help mayors save money and revive local economies
Four key issues the EU’s recovery plan must address to tackle the economic and climate crisis
EU to make big push for hydrogen, despite green concerns and infrastructure gaps
Mayors of central European capitals call for tougher EU climate goals
World has six months to avert climate crisis, says IEA chief
UK jumps on hydrogen railwagon
IEA: States should invest $3 trillion in sustainable energy
Pollutionwatch: air quality benefits of lockdown continue
US: Rooftop solar could lose big in federal regulatory case
Why the EU must renovate to recover
Green plates for green cars: Britain boosts zero-emission transport
Users TCP and IEA survey on behavioural insights for energy policy
Expert: ‘Lack of trust’ hampers energy efficiency services industry
Property value, comfort and healthy indoor climate most important for residents – report
Coronavirus: UK has legal duty to review air pollution targets, say lawyers
Standing tall: How green buildings are adapting to the post-Covid era
Covid-19 pandemic is 'fire drill' for effects of climate crisis, says UN official
Energy sector should act as a model for decarbonising the market
Europe’s oil refiners outline path to climate neutrality by 2050
Green energy revolution powered by global South
It will take more than a few cycle lanes to make green, pandemic-proof cities
European energy decarbonisation: reinforcing the EU’s 2050 climate goal through a green recovery
Can India chart a low-carbon future? The world might depend on it
As energy prices tumble, developing countries trim subsidies
Local Government: Green recovery could create over one million jobs
Swiss parliament backs carbon surcharge on plane tickets
Unanswered questions dog UK’s new nuclear plans
Brazil deforested 10,000 square km of Amazon rainforest in 2019, up 34% on year
New Jersey regulators enable major progress on energy efficiency
Backlash grows over Greek energy deregulation law
Number of German cities with poor air quality more than halved in 2019
The green compromise in the Austrian Airlines bailout
‘Their greed is gonna kill us’: Indian Country fights against more fracking
Global new clean energy investment totalled $282 bln last year: research
Green building advocates ‘underwhelmed’ by EU recovery plan
‘Final blow’ to aviation climate plan as EU agrees to weaken rules
Great Britain heads for record coal-free period during lockdown
Homebuilder was a blunder - spend the money retrofitting social housing instead
In the right direction but lacking ambition: The Spanish Climate Change and Energy Transition Bill
How to replace coal power with renewables in developing countries
Brunel Pension Partnership confirms carbon footprint seven per cenbt lower than benchmar
COVID-19 relief for fossil fuel industries risks green recovery plans
Thermal power plants must shut down early to meet climate targets, says study 8
As warming risks rise, Boston pastor sees need to spur 'climate justice'
'No one can self-isolate from climate change'; UK, French c.banks urge action
Delay to climate talks deepens uncertainty over future of carbon markets
Policy brief: Energy sector integration
The hyping of negative emissions
Siberia dries out as forests burn and climate heats
'Terminal decline' of fossil industry risks crisis unless regulators act - study
Green Recovery: Germany unveils plans for €40bn climate spending surge
'Terminal decline' of fossil industry risks crisis unless regulators act - study
Boris Johnson under pressure to ensure green recovery in UK
Despite coronavirus, China aims for renewables grid parity
Global CO2 measurement hits record high in May despite pandemic
Solar pumps, migrant homes help shield post-coronavirus world
Can crowd investors spur the clean energy transition?
UK proposes own carbon market, remains coy on link with EU ETS
Israel unveils 80 bln shekel plan to boost solar energy
States warn that virus may doom climate projects
Japan to launch ‘green recovery’ platform and ministerial meeting
Never waste a crisis: sustainable strategies after COVID-19
U.S. EPA moves to curb state powers to deny permits for energy projects
May 2020
Corona crisis shakes up shift to sustainable urban mobility
Investors, scientists urge IEA head to take bolder climate stance
EU urged not to mess with UN aviation rules
EU lawmakers debate 65% climate target proposal
UK support grows for a green Covid-19 exit
Clean energy is vital to the Covid-19 response in the world’s poorest countries
U.S. states sue Trump administration over fuel efficiency rollback 2
The European Investment Bank must go further to truly become a ‘climate bank’
Peddle on! Coronavirus lockdown spurs cycling momentum in South America
First poverty, now pandemic threatens access to electricity
EU €750 billion Covid recovery fund comes with green conditions
Next UN climate summit to be delayed to November 2021, UK hosts propose
Over thirty companies piloting Multiple Benefits training and toolkit despite Covid-19.
U.N. confirms year-long delay for crucial climate summit
Four more years of Donald Trump could ‘delay global emissions cuts by 10 years’
IEA: Coronavirus ‘accelerating closure’ of ageing fossil-fuelled power plants
Ships, planes could help EU pay for virus recovery
Green bailouts: relying on carbon offsetting will let polluting airlines off the hook
EU recovery fund is a chance to accelerate the circular economy
The call for a "Renovation Fund For All Europeans" gains momentum, reaches out to Poland
The case for green buildings in the COVID-19 recovery
World health leaders urge green recovery from coronavirus crisis
'Digital twins' can help create healthier cities after coronavirus
Singapore researchers invent device that produces electricity from light and shadows
Green recovery hinges on the right data
As lockdown clears the air, Cairo looks to keep pollution low
E-bikes could slash transport emissions
Germany’s top court says VW must pay damages to customers
Bust-up over climate weighs on EU-UK talks, risks trade rifts
First Dieselgate ruling by Germany’s top court set to flag legal clarity
Could a green new deal turn South Korea from climate villain to model?
Will China’s Covid recovery be green? – Climate Weekly
€90 bln needed to realise deep buildings renovation investments for EU’s post Covid-19 recovery
Our historic duty: A more resilient, inclusive and green recovery
EU plans to protect 30% of land and seas by 2030 for biodiversity
Rwanda submits tougher emission-cutting plan to the UN
Heating electrification amplifies need for efficient buildings, experts say
German cabinet agrees CO2 price of €25 from January 2021
Future shock: COVID-19 failures show need to prep for climate threats
Fossil fuels: Heading down, but not yet out
EU 'green' recovery to target buildings, clean power, hydrogen – draft
Heed lessons of 2008 crisis, experts warn global leaders
Industrial decarbonization is essential for addressing climate crisis, report shows
Business giants call for science-based green economic recovery
EU plans sweeping bioenergy review by end 2020
Zimbabwe tenders for 500MW solar power plants in renewable energy drive
Natural forests are best at storing carbon
No industry support without a commitment to cleaner production
Climate activists line London's Trafalgar Square with kids' shoes
Spain unveils climate law to cut emissions to net zero by 2050
