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Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

City of London plays part in carbon emission drop

The City of London Corporation achieved a 74% reduction in carbon emissions within its scope of influence from 2005 to 2023.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Modern Spolia: Harvesting Building Materials from Demolition Sites

Circular economy and reuse of building materials are crucial in reducing carbon emissions.
Environment
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Dublin Airport's Marty Whelan advert breached rules with emissions claim

DAA misled listeners by excluding aircraft emissions in its carbon cut claims.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Amazon's emissions increased 6% as the company builds more data centers to power AI

Amazon's carbon emissions rose to 68.25 million metric tons in 2024, a 6% increase from 2023, influenced by data center growth and electricity use.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Microsoft is buying tons of carbon removal from Xprize startup Vaulted Deep | TechCrunch

Microsoft's carbon emissions have increased, challenging its carbon neutrality goal for 2030.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

ArcelorMittal's pullout plunges German green steel in doubt DW 07/17/2025

Steel production in Germany is a significant source of CO2 emissions, necessitating major cuts for carbon neutrality by 2045.
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Tata Steel breaks ground on Port Talbot's electric arc furnace with 500m in government backing

Tata Steel's new electric arc furnace project at Port Talbot, supported by a £500 million government grant, will significantly reduce carbon emissions.
fromHackernoon
8 months ago

The Day I Struggled to Breathe - and How Technology Is Responding | HackerNoon

Artificial Intelligence platforms like Persefoni and Sweep are redefining how we calculate emissions by integrating with existing systems, tracing carbon outputs in real time with precision and transparency.
Environment
#google
fromExchangewire
1 month ago
Canada news

Digest: Google's Emissions Surge 51%; Canada Drops Tech Tax Amid Trump Trade Talks - ExchangeWire.com

fromExchangewire
1 month ago
Canada news

Digest: Google's Emissions Surge 51%; Canada Drops Tech Tax Amid Trump Trade Talks - ExchangeWire.com

Science
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Exclusive: Tulum Energy rediscovered a forgotten hydrogen tech and used it to raise $27M | TechCrunch

Techint Group's engineers accidentally discovered methane pyrolysis while developing an electric arc furnace, producing hydrogen and solid carbon.
#climate-change
fromIT Pro
1 month ago
Digital life

Google emissions have surged 51% in five years - but it's making solid progress in data center efficiency

World politics
fromFuturism
2 months ago

China's Green Energy Surge Has Caused CO2 Emissions to Fall for the First Time

China shows significant progress in reducing carbon emissions, attributed to its green energy initiatives.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Two-thirds of global warming caused by world's richest 10%, study finds

Progressive taxes on wealth could mitigate climate change impacts by addressing the consumption patterns of the wealthiest individuals.
fromIT Pro
1 month ago
Digital life

Google emissions have surged 51% in five years - but it's making solid progress in data center efficiency

OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 months 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.
World politics
fromFuturism
2 months ago

China's Green Energy Surge Has Caused CO2 Emissions to Fall for the First Time

China shows significant progress in reducing carbon emissions, attributed to its green energy initiatives.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Two-thirds of global warming caused by world's richest 10%, study finds

Progressive taxes on wealth could mitigate climate change impacts by addressing the consumption patterns of the wealthiest individuals.
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

UK carmakers near EV sales targets despite government weakening rules after industry pressure

Carmakers are within touching distance of their targets for 2025 before taking into account the government's decision to weaken the targets. This impressive progress should reassure ministers that ambitious targets spur the innovation and dynamism the UK needs.
Cars
#energy-efficiency
fromHomebuilding
3 weeks ago
Renovation

I'm a building expert and am often asked 'what are the best ways to insulate your home?' Here's my top 6 recommendations

Insulation is essential for improving home energy efficiency, preventing heat loss, saving costs, and lowering carbon emissions.
London startup
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
5 months ago

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.
fromHomebuilding
3 weeks ago
Renovation

I'm a building expert and am often asked 'what are the best ways to insulate your home?' Here's my top 6 recommendations

London startup
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
5 months ago

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.
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Big Tech is racing to build AI data centers-just as Accenture warns carbon emissions could surge 11x

AI data centers' carbon emissions are expected to surge 11-fold by 2030, with predictions that these centers will consume 612 terawatt-hours of electricity, driving a 3.4% increase in global carbon emissions.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

EU targets 90% cut in emissions by 2040 as green groups cry foul

The EU should slash its planet-heating pollution by 90% by 2040, according to a proposed change to its climate law from the European Commission.
Europe news
#artificial-intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Big Tech's indirect emissions jumped 150% in three years amid AI boom, UN report says

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Big Tech's indirect emissions jumped 150% in three years amid AI boom, UN report says

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Climatiq uses AI to automate carbon emission data. See the pitch deck it used to raise $11.6 million.

Climatiq raises $11.6 million to enhance AI-driven carbon emissions data management for businesses.
#ai
#sustainability
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago
London startup

Nick Millican's Vision: How Greycoat is Reshaping London's Commercial Real Estate Through Sustainable Refurbishment

fromArchDaily
3 months ago
Environment

Earth Day 2025: Our Agency in Rethinking Sustainability Across Cities, Scales, and Sectors

London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Nick Millican's Vision: How Greycoat is Reshaping London's Commercial Real Estate Through Sustainable Refurbishment

Nick Millican advocates for refurbishment over demolition in urban development.
Sustainability is central to Greycoat's development strategy.
Retrofitting buildings significantly reduces carbon emissions compared to new constructions.
OMG science
fromState of the Planet
2 months 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.
Environment
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Earth Day 2025: Our Agency in Rethinking Sustainability Across Cities, Scales, and Sectors

Sustainability in construction requires multi-scalar, context-specific strategies rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Just Found Something Unbelievably Grim About Pollution Generated by AI

Advanced AI models produce higher accuracy but at a significant environmental cost in energy consumption and carbon emissions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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
#climate-tech
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 month 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.
Renovation
fromThe Nation
1 month 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.
#remote-work
fromMashable India
4 months ago
Remote teams

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.
Remote teams
fromMashable
4 months ago

Remote work helps the environment. Here's how.

Remote work significantly reduced carbon emissions during the pandemic, changing American commuting habits permanently.
Remote teams
fromThe Hill
2 months ago

In-office work mandates are bad for the environment

Returning to full-time office work exacerbates climate issues, as commuting increases greenhouse gas emissions significantly.
Remote teams
fromMashable India
4 months ago

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.
Remote teams
fromMashable
4 months ago

Remote work helps the environment. Here's how.

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

How can art fairs become greener?

Art fairs, while temporary, face significant sustainability challenges which differ based on location and logistical structures used for each event.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Aviation industry is failing dramatically' on climate, insiders say

The aviation industry must undergo a fundamental transition, addressing its role in the climate crisis rather than relying solely on technology for emissions cuts.
Alternative transportation
fromNature
3 months ago

Nickel production is notoriously dirty - here's how to make it greener

On average, refining one ton of nickel ore produces around 20 tons of carbon dioxide, and as extraction methods evolve, that carbon intensity could grow even higher.
Environment
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Inside the climate innovations reshaping our buildings

The built environment constitutes 34% of global carbon emissions, yet new tech and materials are being developed to decarbonize buildings effectively.
Startup companies
fromtime.com
3 months ago

How Telehealth Can Reduce Carbon Emissions

Telemedicine not only offers convenience but also significantly reduces carbon emissions.
Utilizing telehealth can cut CO2 emissions equivalent to 130,000 gas-powered cars.
Media industry
fromTechRadar
3 months ago

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.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 months ago

'We're looking at the climate crisis because it's here and now and affecting us daily': inside Art Jameel's push for sustainability and industry-wide change

Art Jameel emphasizes sustainability in its art programming and operations, pushing for reduced conservation standards that disproportionately affect institutions in the Global South.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

New climate plan will limit objections to wind and solar

Under the newly approved Climate Action Plan, regions in Ireland are mandated to allocate space for renewable energy, facing increased barriers to objecting against such projects.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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

In the US, studies have found that deer, foxes and bobcats were less active in or avoid wilderness areas where dogs were allowed, indicating significant impacts on native wildlife.
Environment
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

Can FIIDO foldable electric bikes reduce emissions? A scientific look at eco-friendly travel - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Folding electric bikes are a sustainable transportation option that greatly reduce carbon emissions compared to traditional cars.
Privacy technologies
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

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
4 months ago

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
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

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

Scrapping your vehicle ensures that at least 95% of it is recycled, reducing the need for new raw materials and decreasing carbon emissions.
Environment
fromNature
4 months ago

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.
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Woke scientists say our EMAIL SIGNATURES are harming the planet

Email signatures, particularly those with gender pronouns, may contribute to environmental harm and carbon emissions, prompting calls for their ban.
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
4 months ago

Coal mine water powers 750 homes with green heat

At the Seaham Energy Centre, the naturally heated underground water from disused coal mines is harnessed to provide renewable heating for 750 homes, aiming to reduce carbon emissions.
Renovation
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

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.
Alternative transportation
fromNature
5 months ago

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.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

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.
Gadgets
fromNature
5 months ago

Low-iridium device speeds progress towards green hydrogen

'Green' hydrogen is essential for reducing carbon emissions, but its production cost is currently too high compared to hydrogen from natural gas.
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