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#carbon-emissions

Alternative transportation

On Ireland's peat bogs: climate action clashes with tradition in pictures

"Rewetting bogs is all about reducing the carbon emissions from the bare peatlands," says Doreen King, emphasizing the importance of restoring natural ecosystems for carbon sequestration.

Renovation

#sustainability

We use 30 billion tonnes of concrete each year - here's how to make it sustainable

Concrete production significantly contributes to global carbon emissions and environmental degradation, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable practices.

World news

Half of world's CO2 emissions come from 36 fossil fuel firms, study shows

Half of global carbon emissions originate from just 36 fossil fuel companies, necessitating accountability for their contribution to climate change.

How is the UK government encouraging the mobility scooter industry to reduce carbon emissions? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK government is promoting sustainability in the mobility scooter industry through various indirect policies and initiatives.

Gadgets

fromWIRED

Most People Buy a New Phone Every 2.5 Years. There's a Better Way

Encouraging consumers to keep smartphones for five years can significantly reduce carbon emissions.

Partnership aims to extend device lifespan through repairs and policy advocacy.

Renovation

fromThe Nation

1 week ago

One Solution to the Housing Crisis Is in Plain Sight

The housing crisis is linked to real estate speculation and significant carbon emissions, necessitating a shift towards renovation and effective use of existing buildings.

Alternative transportation

fromState of the Planet

2 weeks ago

Playing With Fire: Harnessing Lava To Build Sustainable Cities

The building and construction sectors are major contributors to carbon emissions, but innovative solutions like lava-based materials may help mitigate this issue.

We use 30 billion tonnes of concrete each year - here's how to make it sustainable

Concrete production significantly contributes to global carbon emissions and environmental degradation, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable practices.

World news

Half of world's CO2 emissions come from 36 fossil fuel firms, study shows

Half of global carbon emissions originate from just 36 fossil fuel companies, necessitating accountability for their contribution to climate change.

How is the UK government encouraging the mobility scooter industry to reduce carbon emissions? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK government is promoting sustainability in the mobility scooter industry through various indirect policies and initiatives.

Gadgets

fromWIRED

Most People Buy a New Phone Every 2.5 Years. There's a Better Way

Encouraging consumers to keep smartphones for five years can significantly reduce carbon emissions.

Partnership aims to extend device lifespan through repairs and policy advocacy.

Renovation

fromThe Nation

1 week ago

One Solution to the Housing Crisis Is in Plain Sight

The housing crisis is linked to real estate speculation and significant carbon emissions, necessitating a shift towards renovation and effective use of existing buildings.

fromState of the Planet

2 weeks ago

Playing With Fire: Harnessing Lava To Build Sustainable Cities

The building and construction sectors are major contributors to carbon emissions, but innovative solutions like lava-based materials may help mitigate this issue.

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#environmental-policy

European startups

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Twenty companies account for over 40% of all CO emitted by the global fossil fuel sector

20 fossil fuel companies contributed 40.8% of global CO emissions in 2023; 16 are state-owned entities.

China's state-owned companies alone emitted 23% of global CO emissions this year.

UK politics

fromBusiness Matters

Timber in construction gets major boost as government pledges new roadmap

The UK aims to promote timber as the main building material to reduce carbon emissions and boost the economy.

NYC politics

fromCity Limits

3 days ago

Public Hearing Calls for the Roll Out of a Statewide Cap-and-Invest Program

The Cap-and-Invest program is a vital step towards reducing carbon emissions in New York.

Public hearings are critical for pushing the state administration to implement necessary environmental policies.

fromArs Technica

3 weeks ago

Paris Agreement target won't protect polar ice sheets, scientists warn

Urgent calls for stricter climate goals emerge as rising sea levels threaten coastal communities.

Limiting warming to 1.5°C may not be sufficient to avert polar ice melting.

fromIrish Independent

New climate plan will limit objections to wind and solar

New Climate Action Plan mandates renewable energy quotas for regions, complicating objections.

Ireland is on track for only a 29% emissions reduction by 2030, falling short of a 51% target.

European startups

fromenglish.elpais.com

Twenty companies account for over 40% of all CO emitted by the global fossil fuel sector

20 fossil fuel companies contributed 40.8% of global CO emissions in 2023; 16 are state-owned entities.

China's state-owned companies alone emitted 23% of global CO emissions this year.

UK politics

fromBusiness Matters

Timber in construction gets major boost as government pledges new roadmap

The UK aims to promote timber as the main building material to reduce carbon emissions and boost the economy.

NYC politics

fromCity Limits

3 days ago

Public Hearing Calls for the Roll Out of a Statewide Cap-and-Invest Program

The Cap-and-Invest program is a vital step towards reducing carbon emissions in New York.

Public hearings are critical for pushing the state administration to implement necessary environmental policies.

fromArs Technica

3 weeks ago

Paris Agreement target won't protect polar ice sheets, scientists warn

Urgent calls for stricter climate goals emerge as rising sea levels threaten coastal communities.

Limiting warming to 1.5°C may not be sufficient to avert polar ice melting.

fromIrish Independent

more#environmental-policy

New climate plan will limit objections to wind and solar

New Climate Action Plan mandates renewable energy quotas for regions, complicating objections.

Ireland is on track for only a 29% emissions reduction by 2030, falling short of a 51% target.

Digital life

fromwww.aljazeera.com

1 week ago

Tech giants see emissions surge 150 percent in 3 years amid AI boom: UN

AI and cloud computing drove a 150% rise in operational carbon emissions for major tech companies from 2020 to 2023.

The 36 companies responsible for HALF the world's carbon emissions

A few corporations are accountable for the majority of global pollution, raising urgent calls for accountability and climate action.

Startup companies

fromBusiness Insider

A cofounder shares how he pitched his startup and 'earned' his way to compete with Microsoft and Salesforce

Taylor Francis emphasizes profitability in climate action amid political challenges.

Watershed has raised $100M in Series C funding, highlighting growth in emissions data tracking.

UK banks put 75bn into firms building climate-wrecking carbon bombs', study finds

UK banks invested over $100bn in carbon bomb projects that could significantly harm climate goals.

Major banks like HSBC and Barclays finance numerous climate-destructive projects worldwide.

fromEarth911

Adapting to Climate Change: The 2025 Update

Climate change is a human-induced issue that requires immediate and decisive action to mitigate its impacts.

4 months ago

Global sea levels to rise by 6.2ft by 2100, plunging cities underwater

Global sea levels could rise by 6.2 feet by 2100 if CO2 emissions continue to increase.

A new assessment method shows more reliable projections for future sea-level rise.

fromwww.nytimes.com

The Vicious Cycle of Extreme Heat Leading to More Fossil Fuel Use

Last year marked unprecedented global temperatures and rising energy demand linked to increased use of fossil fuels, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions.

World news

The 36 companies responsible for HALF the world's carbon emissions

A few corporations are accountable for the majority of global pollution, raising urgent calls for accountability and climate action.

Startup companies

fromBusiness Insider

A cofounder shares how he pitched his startup and 'earned' his way to compete with Microsoft and Salesforce

Taylor Francis emphasizes profitability in climate action amid political challenges.

Watershed has raised $100M in Series C funding, highlighting growth in emissions data tracking.

UK banks put 75bn into firms building climate-wrecking carbon bombs', study finds

UK banks invested over $100bn in carbon bomb projects that could significantly harm climate goals.

Major banks like HSBC and Barclays finance numerous climate-destructive projects worldwide.

fromEarth911

Adapting to Climate Change: The 2025 Update

Climate change is a human-induced issue that requires immediate and decisive action to mitigate its impacts.

4 months ago

Global sea levels to rise by 6.2ft by 2100, plunging cities underwater

Global sea levels could rise by 6.2 feet by 2100 if CO2 emissions continue to increase.

A new assessment method shows more reliable projections for future sea-level rise.

fromwww.nytimes.com

The Vicious Cycle of Extreme Heat Leading to More Fossil Fuel Use

Last year marked unprecedented global temperatures and rising energy demand linked to increased use of fossil fuels, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions.

The Failure-and Hope-of Earth Day

Earth is facing unprecedented environmental changes since the first Earth Day in 1970, demanding urgent collective action.

Media industry

fromTechRadar

Sustainability Week: How AI boosts digital advertising performance while cutting CO2 emissions

Digital advertising contributes significantly to carbon emissions, highlighting the need for industry-wide optimization to meet net-zero goals.

#environmental-impact

Pet dogs have extensive and multifarious' impact on environment, new research finds

The environmental impact of pet dogs is more significant than previously recognized, affecting wildlife and contributing to pollution and carbon emissions.

Environment

Woke scientists say our EMAIL SIGNATURES are harming the planet

Pet dogs have extensive and multifarious' impact on environment, new research finds

The environmental impact of pet dogs is more significant than previously recognized, affecting wildlife and contributing to pollution and carbon emissions.

more#environmental-impact

Environment

Woke scientists say our EMAIL SIGNATURES are harming the planet

Privacy technologies

fromsfist.com

Elon Musk Gets His Way, Private Jets Can Keep Their Flight Data Secret

The FAA has ruled private jets can keep flight data secret, reversing transparency for the wealthy.

Elon Musk's influence led to increased privacy for private jet owners.

fromThe Local Germany

German court bans Lufthansa's alleged 'greenwashing' ads

A German court ruled that Lufthansa's claims about compensating for carbon emissions in its advertisements were misleading, saying the airline failed to substantiate its claims.

Germany news

#sustainable-practices

fromMashable India

Remote Work Helps The Environment. Here's How.

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered work routines, leading to increased remote work and a notable reduction in carbon emissions from vehicular traffic.

Environment

The environmental benefits of scrapping your car - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

fromMashable India

Remote Work Helps The Environment. Here's How.

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered work routines, leading to increased remote work and a notable reduction in carbon emissions from vehicular traffic.

more#sustainable-practices

Environment

The environmental benefits of scrapping your car - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

What is stopping a complete switch to clean energy?

Global energy investment exceeded $3 trillion in 2024, with clean energy receiving two-thirds of funding, highlighting a shift towards lower carbon emissions.

Remote work helps the environment. Here's how.

Remote work significantly reduced carbon emissions during the pandemic, changing American commuting habits permanently.

fromMashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending

Remote work helps the environment. Here's how.

COVID-19 drastically reshaped American work habits, particularly commuting, favoring remote work and reducing carbon emissions.

fromMashable

Remote work helps the environment. Here's how.

Remote work significantly reduced carbon emissions during the pandemic, changing American commuting habits permanently.

fromMashable SEA | Latest Entertainment & Trending

fromHomebuilding & Renovating

Remote work helps the environment. Here's how.

COVID-19 drastically reshaped American work habits, particularly commuting, favoring remote work and reducing carbon emissions.

Solar crushed 2024, but emissions were up as industry used more natural gas | TechCrunch

The U.S. invested a record amount in energy transition but still saw a rise in carbon emissions.

Solar energy significantly increased capacity, now playing a vital role in U.S. electricity.

Renovation

Coal mine water powers 750 homes with green heat

Tech industry

fromTechCrunch

fromHomebuilding & Renovating

Solar crushed 2024, but emissions were up as industry used more natural gas | TechCrunch

The U.S. invested a record amount in energy transition but still saw a rise in carbon emissions.

Solar energy significantly increased capacity, now playing a vital role in U.S. electricity.

Renovation

Coal mine water powers 750 homes with green heat

more#renewable-energy

fromHomebuilding & Renovating

Free hot water from your WiFi? The smart tech revolution that could help homeowners save

Recycling waste heat from data centers can significantly lower energy costs for homeowners.

Heata's system provides free hot water by harnessing waste heat from cloud computing.

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