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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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.
SF politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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.
SF politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 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.
more#climate-change
#sustainability
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Microsoft signs massive carbon credit deal with reforestation startup Chestnut Carbon | TechCrunch

Microsoft is purchasing carbon credits to support reforestation, responding to emissions challenges linked to increased AI and cloud computing activities.
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago
NYC startup

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.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Microsoft signs massive carbon credit deal with reforestation startup Chestnut Carbon | TechCrunch

Microsoft is purchasing carbon credits to support reforestation, responding to emissions challenges linked to increased AI and cloud computing activities.
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago
NYC startup

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.
more#sustainability
#climate-crisis
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
Science

Ukraine war raised flight emissions by 1% as planes rerouted, study says

The war in Ukraine is exacerbating global carbon emissions through extensive flight path reroutes.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
fromWashington Post
2 months ago
Science

Ukraine war raised flight emissions by 1% as planes rerouted, study says

The war in Ukraine is exacerbating global carbon emissions through extensive flight path reroutes.
more#climate-crisis
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Air pollution from AI could surpass that of all the cars in California

The AI industry's data centers are significantly contributing to air pollution, potentially leading to 1,300 premature deaths and $20 billion in public health costs by 2030.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Business

Ontario says federal clean electricity regulations would add $35B in costs | CBC News

Ontario's proposed electricity regulations could lead to $35 billion in additional costs by 2050, dramatically affecting consumer energy bills and system reliability.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
6 months ago

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Praises Nuclear Energy to Power AI | Entrepreneur

AI could require as much energy to power annually as Sweden's current consumption by 2027, pushing reliance on diverse energy sources including nuclear.
#electric-vehicles
fromInsideEVs
8 months ago
Tech industry

Most Plug-In Hybrids Never Get Plugged In. Here's How To Change That

Fleet operators are not charging their plug-in hybrids, undermining their environmental and efficiency benefits.
fromInsideEVs
9 months ago
Cars

Do Plug-In Hybrids Get Plugged In? We Don't Know. And Carmakers Won't Say

PHEVs offer a balance between electric and gasoline usage, but their effectiveness relies heavily on being regularly charged.
fromInsideEVs
8 months ago
Tech industry

Most Plug-In Hybrids Never Get Plugged In. Here's How To Change That

Fleet operators are not charging their plug-in hybrids, undermining their environmental and efficiency benefits.
fromInsideEVs
9 months ago
Cars

Do Plug-In Hybrids Get Plugged In? We Don't Know. And Carmakers Won't Say

PHEVs offer a balance between electric and gasoline usage, but their effectiveness relies heavily on being regularly charged.
more#electric-vehicles
#energy-consumption
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
OMG science

We are wasting $2 trillion a year chasing 'green' fantasies

Green energy transition isn't displacing fossil fuels as expected, leading to increased energy consumption and emissions.
fromNew York Post
8 months ago
OMG science

We are wasting $2 trillion a year chasing 'green' fantasies

Green energy transition isn't displacing fossil fuels as expected, leading to increased energy consumption and emissions.
more#energy-consumption
fromTime Out London
11 months ago
London

London is getting a brand-new fleet of electric double-decker buses

London Mayor Sadiq Khan approved a deal with Chinese manufacturer BYD for 100 electric double-decker buses, aiming to reduce emissions and costs.
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