#emissions

[ follow ]
fromNature
1 week ago

Encouraging a 'data sufficiency' mindset is key for responsible research

Repeated data collection through field campaigns, experiments, and high-performance computing significantly contributes to emissions, necessitating considerable funding and labor from researchers.
Science
#aviation
fromTNW | Sustainability
3 weeks ago

'Magical thinking' to believe UK's AI boom won't derail climate goals, report warns

Urgent action is needed to prevent AI development from hindering the UK's climate targets.
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

xAI gets permits for 15 natural gas generators at Memphis data center | TechCrunch

xAI has received permits to operate 15 natural gas turbines despite operating additional generators without permits, capable of producing 421 megawatts. Concerns about air pollution and violations of the Clean Air Act have been raised.
Environment
#climate-change
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

'Ireland is a stand-out laggard on climate action' - taxpayers face bill of up to 26bn bill for government failures on targets

Ireland is projected to incur significant penalties for failing to comply with EU emissions targets, possibly costing between €10-€26bn.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Australia's biggest industrial polluter receives millions in carbon credits despite rising emissions

Chevron's Gorgon gas plant received carbon credits while emissions rose, highlighting flaws in Australia's climate safeguard mechanism.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

'Ireland is a stand-out laggard on climate action' - taxpayers face bill of up to 26bn bill for government failures on targets

Ireland is projected to incur significant penalties for failing to comply with EU emissions targets, possibly costing between €10-€26bn.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

CO2 emissions from new North Sea drilling sites would match 30 years' worth from UK households

Proposed North Sea oil and gas fields may emit carbon equivalent to three decades of UK household emissions, raising climate change concerns.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Analysis shows that China's emissions are dropping due to renewables

China leads in renewable energy capacity but still faces fossil fuel growth; recent emissions decline hints at potential shifts in energy use.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Revealed: Forecasts of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels soar in Trump's first 100 days

Trump's push for increased fossil fuel drilling contradicts environmental goals and worsens emissions forecasts, despite initial regulations under previous administration.
#berkeley
SF politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 months ago

Buying or selling a home in Berkeley? If it's not energy-efficient, it could cost you

Berkeley may mandate emissions-efficient upgrades for small building sales to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
SF politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 months ago

Buying or selling a home in Berkeley? If it's not energy-efficient, it could cost you

Berkeley may mandate emissions-efficient upgrades for small building sales to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Hyperscale sustainability is looking like a Hail Mary

Big Tech's increasing data center emissions threaten sustainability pledges amid rising AI demand and power consumption.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The global battle against the climate crisis needs China. I am going to Beijing, and that's what I'll tell them | Ed Miliband

The UK must take global leadership in climate action despite contributing only 1% of global emissions.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Dems push to pump brakes on Gov. Kathy Hochul's 'nearly impossible' electric truck rule

State lawmakers seek to delay Hochul's emissions-free truck rule due to industry challenges.
Proposed delay aims for realistic compliance timelines amid infrastructure issues.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
8 months ago

We Are Ready: What's Next for Climate Justice? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The Trump administration rolled back or dismantled more than 100 rules designed to protect the environment, which led to an estimated thousands of preventable deaths from illnesses related to air pollution.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Used like taxis': Soaring private jet flights drive up climate-heating emissions

Private jet usage has caused a 50% increase in climate-heating emissions from 2019 to 2023, emphasizing the need to address emissions from the wealthy.
[ Load more ]