2011 in a nutshell : my selection of essential posts

With some delay I would like to propose you today my selection of the most important news of 2011. As I wrote close to 250 articles, selecting only 25 proved to be difficult.

I have mixed topics so you will find stuff on climate change, cleantech, environmental issues and sustainable development. I have also mixed personal reflections with news and book reviews.

If you think that I have missed something out or have a more personal selection, please don’t hesitate to share in the comments ! I look forward to read your own selection.

January :

• A staggering figure on energy efficiency
• Global clean power: A $2.3 trillion opportunity

February :

• Coal costs the United States $500 billion each year
• Saudi Arabia overstated its oil reserves by 40%

March :

• 5 reasons why climate change threatens health
• A look at deaths per TWh by energy source

April :

• Book review : The Sustainable MBA
• On the Jevons paradox

May :

• GE : Solar cheaper than fossil fuels by 2016
• The developing world needs clean cookstoves

June :

•  A million solar homes… in Bangladesh
• My opinion about the German decision on nuclear

July :

• Quick climate fix : tackling black carbon
• Sony slashed its emissions by 31% since 2000

August :

• Energy sobriety: Japan shows the example
• Peak coal to occur in 2027

September :

• Converting old cars to electric is pure genius
• Global CO2 emissions up by 45% since 1990

October :

• Two great news from Europe on climate change
• Spineless leaders and our common collapse

November :

• Smart thermostat programs itself to save energy
• Global emissions need to peak before 2015-2020
• IEA World Energy Outlook 2011

December :

•  UNEP : Twelve billion trees have been planted
• Mixed feelings about the Durban climate talks