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Canada's 2023 wildfires released more greenhouse gases than most countries

Canada's wildfires released more greenhouse gases than several top-emitting countries, challenging reliance on forests as effective carbon sinks.

The Environmental Impact of the Canadian Wildfires Was Severe

The carbon emissions from Canada's 2023 wildfires matched those of major fossil fuel emitting nations, highlighting their severe environmental consequences.

Carbon emissions from the 2023 Canadian wildfires - Nature

2023 Canadian forest fires emitted 647 TgC of carbon, significantly impacting climate change and altering forest carbon sink capacities.

We Earthlings: Responsible Consumers

Average American's annual CO2 emissions are significantly higher than global average, mainly due to consumption habits.

Poe Russell: The irony in Amazon's new return-to-work policy

Amazon's push for in-office work conflicts with its environmental commitments, neglecting the impact on carbon emissions.

A VC makes a pitch for carbon insets, not offsets

Transparency about environmental impact is essential for building trust among consumers and investors.

Canada's 2023 wildfires released more greenhouse gases than most countries

Canada's wildfires released more greenhouse gases than several top-emitting countries, challenging reliance on forests as effective carbon sinks.

The Environmental Impact of the Canadian Wildfires Was Severe

The carbon emissions from Canada's 2023 wildfires matched those of major fossil fuel emitting nations, highlighting their severe environmental consequences.

Carbon emissions from the 2023 Canadian wildfires - Nature

2023 Canadian forest fires emitted 647 TgC of carbon, significantly impacting climate change and altering forest carbon sink capacities.

We Earthlings: Responsible Consumers

Average American's annual CO2 emissions are significantly higher than global average, mainly due to consumption habits.

Poe Russell: The irony in Amazon's new return-to-work policy

Amazon's push for in-office work conflicts with its environmental commitments, neglecting the impact on carbon emissions.

A VC makes a pitch for carbon insets, not offsets

Transparency about environmental impact is essential for building trust among consumers and investors.
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Digital Catapult hails shared infrastructure as route to decarbonisation for logistics sector | Computer Weekly

Collaboration among transport and logistics firms can substantially reduce carbon emissions and improve operational efficiency.

The World

New Zealand's proposed bill has sparked political unrest and mass protests concerning its impact on Indigenous Māori relations.
Netanyahu is facing serious allegations tied to secret intelligence methods amid an ongoing investigation.
Global carbon emissions are set to reach record highs, exacerbating climate change and natural disasters.

Jeff Bezos is selling one of his private jets for $39 million after upgrading to the newest Gulfstream G700

Jeff Bezos is selling his Gulfstream G650ER private jet for $39 million, marking a possible update to his fleet.
The jet's luxurious design includes multiple living spaces and can accommodate 14 passengers.
Bezos' private planes have faced scrutiny for their environmental impact, particularly concerning carbon emissions.
#fossil-fuels

Rise of solar power ushers planet toward 'age of electricity,' energy agency says | CBC News

Renewable energy production, especially solar power, is growing rapidly, yet fossil fuel production and carbon emissions are also increasing.

Exclusive: Oxylus Energy strikes "beautiful balance" to make e-fuels for aviation and shipping | TechCrunch

Airlines aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but lack a clear path; green methanol may offer a solution.

Dine Activist Warns Against New Uranium Mining Amid Renewed Nuclear Energy Push

Nuclear power is increasingly viewed as an inadequate solution to the energy crisis due to its hidden carbon costs and the economic burden it imposes.

Rise of solar power ushers planet toward 'age of electricity,' energy agency says | CBC News

Renewable energy production, especially solar power, is growing rapidly, yet fossil fuel production and carbon emissions are also increasing.

Exclusive: Oxylus Energy strikes "beautiful balance" to make e-fuels for aviation and shipping | TechCrunch

Airlines aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but lack a clear path; green methanol may offer a solution.

Dine Activist Warns Against New Uranium Mining Amid Renewed Nuclear Energy Push

Nuclear power is increasingly viewed as an inadequate solution to the energy crisis due to its hidden carbon costs and the economic burden it imposes.
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#climate-change

Carbon pollution from high flying rich in private jets soars

Private jet emissions have surged, contributing to the climate crisis and highlighting issues of wealth inequality in pollution.

Planet-heating pollutants in atmosphere hit record levels in 2023

Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels in 2023 reached record highs, highlighting urgent climate action needs.

70% of the world will see 'rapid' increases in wild weather events

Severe weather changes, including extreme heat and rainfall, will impact 70% of the global population in the next two decades due to climate change.

Amid Earth's heat records, scientists report another bump upward in annual carbon emissions

The global emissions of carbon dioxide are critically rising, necessitating immediate action to avoid catastrophic climate change.

Trump would be an "Extinction-Level Event" for the Planet, Turbocharging Climate Change. Vote Accordingly.

Project 2025 poses a serious threat to climate progress by expanding fossil fuel production and dismantling crucial environmental regulations.

Essential to act now' to prevent chaotic climate breakdown, warns UN chief

The risk of catastrophic climate breakdown and ecosystem collapse is underestimated; urgent action is needed to limit global heating to safe levels.

Carbon pollution from high flying rich in private jets soars

Private jet emissions have surged, contributing to the climate crisis and highlighting issues of wealth inequality in pollution.

Planet-heating pollutants in atmosphere hit record levels in 2023

Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels in 2023 reached record highs, highlighting urgent climate action needs.

70% of the world will see 'rapid' increases in wild weather events

Severe weather changes, including extreme heat and rainfall, will impact 70% of the global population in the next two decades due to climate change.

Amid Earth's heat records, scientists report another bump upward in annual carbon emissions

The global emissions of carbon dioxide are critically rising, necessitating immediate action to avoid catastrophic climate change.

Trump would be an "Extinction-Level Event" for the Planet, Turbocharging Climate Change. Vote Accordingly.

Project 2025 poses a serious threat to climate progress by expanding fossil fuel production and dismantling crucial environmental regulations.

Essential to act now' to prevent chaotic climate breakdown, warns UN chief

The risk of catastrophic climate breakdown and ecosystem collapse is underestimated; urgent action is needed to limit global heating to safe levels.
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#sustainability

Big tech's solution to AI-related carbon emissions could be more AI

Despite rising carbon emissions from AI, many business leaders believe it will ultimately help reduce emissions in the long run.

Virgin Media O2 cuts data center cooling costs by 1 million per year

Virgin Media O2 has reduced cooling energy use by 15% through AI optimization, saving 760 tons of carbon emissions and over £1 million annually.

Microsoft wants to drastically cut carbon emissions, so it's building data centers with wood

Microsoft plans to build a wooden data center to significantly reduce carbon emissions, utilizing cross-laminated timber (CLT) for a more sustainable construction.

Meet the professor who just won the Millennium Technology Prize - and $1.1 million

Bantval Jayant Baliga won the Millennium Technology Prize for inventing the IGBT, enhancing electrical efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.

Tech's emissions may be way higher than disclosed due to 'creative accounting' of carbon | TechCrunch

Tech companies may underreport their carbon emissions, with real figures significantly higher than disclosed.
Renewable energy certificates may provide a misleading view of tech sector emissions.

The future of data center sustainability? New architectures could slash energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, and drive cost savings

Next-generation data center architectures can significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions while providing substantial cost savings.

Big tech's solution to AI-related carbon emissions could be more AI

Despite rising carbon emissions from AI, many business leaders believe it will ultimately help reduce emissions in the long run.

Virgin Media O2 cuts data center cooling costs by 1 million per year

Virgin Media O2 has reduced cooling energy use by 15% through AI optimization, saving 760 tons of carbon emissions and over £1 million annually.

Microsoft wants to drastically cut carbon emissions, so it's building data centers with wood

Microsoft plans to build a wooden data center to significantly reduce carbon emissions, utilizing cross-laminated timber (CLT) for a more sustainable construction.

Meet the professor who just won the Millennium Technology Prize - and $1.1 million

Bantval Jayant Baliga won the Millennium Technology Prize for inventing the IGBT, enhancing electrical efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.

Tech's emissions may be way higher than disclosed due to 'creative accounting' of carbon | TechCrunch

Tech companies may underreport their carbon emissions, with real figures significantly higher than disclosed.
Renewable energy certificates may provide a misleading view of tech sector emissions.

The future of data center sustainability? New architectures could slash energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, and drive cost savings

Next-generation data center architectures can significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions while providing substantial cost savings.
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Skyrise & Cedara Partner to Help Advertisers Measure & Reduce Environmental Impact of Media Campaigns

Skyrise has partnered with Cedara to provide advertisers with effective tools for measuring and reducing carbon emissions in media campaigns.
#sustainable-energy

Flying-Vs and longer wings: how the familiar shape of passenger planes is about to change

The aviation industry is on the brink of radical design changes to improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

Greg Jackson

Harnessing technology, rather than increasing consumer costs, is vital in the fight against carbon emissions, as demonstrated by Octopus Energy's innovative strategies.

portable hydrogen cartridges by toyota can supply energy to cars and outdoor appliances

Toyota introduces portable hydrogen cartridges at Japan Mobility Show 2024, highlighting their practicality and potential in reducing carbon emissions.

The Tube and Thames could heat London landmarks

London's new heat network plan will use heat from Underground and the Thames to reduce carbon emissions from historic sites by 2026.

Exclusive: C-Zero is raising $18M to make emission-free hydrogen using natural gas, filings reveal | TechCrunch

C-Zero is innovating in hydrogen production by using methane pyrolysis to create emission-free hydrogen from natural gas.

Flying-Vs and longer wings: how the familiar shape of passenger planes is about to change

The aviation industry is on the brink of radical design changes to improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

Greg Jackson

Harnessing technology, rather than increasing consumer costs, is vital in the fight against carbon emissions, as demonstrated by Octopus Energy's innovative strategies.

portable hydrogen cartridges by toyota can supply energy to cars and outdoor appliances

Toyota introduces portable hydrogen cartridges at Japan Mobility Show 2024, highlighting their practicality and potential in reducing carbon emissions.

The Tube and Thames could heat London landmarks

London's new heat network plan will use heat from Underground and the Thames to reduce carbon emissions from historic sites by 2026.

Exclusive: C-Zero is raising $18M to make emission-free hydrogen using natural gas, filings reveal | TechCrunch

C-Zero is innovating in hydrogen production by using methane pyrolysis to create emission-free hydrogen from natural gas.
moresustainable-energy

Germany's Klim raises $22M to take its regenerative farming platform international | TechCrunch

Klim facilitates the transition to regenerative farming, helping farmers maintain yields while reducing carbon emissions and boosting biodiversity.
#sustainable-construction

Williams: Concrete, the world's second-most used material, needs a makeover

Concrete is essential for infrastructure but significantly contributes to carbon emissions, with 8% of global emissions stemming from cement production.

Shaping a Sustainable Built Environment Through Industry-Wide Upskilling

Education and upskilling are essential for sustainable construction practices in the building industry.

Williams: Concrete, the world's second-most used material, needs a makeover

Concrete is essential for infrastructure but significantly contributes to carbon emissions, with 8% of global emissions stemming from cement production.

Shaping a Sustainable Built Environment Through Industry-Wide Upskilling

Education and upskilling are essential for sustainable construction practices in the building industry.
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Considering the Case for Hydrogen Home Heating

A shift to electric buildings is crucial for reducing carbon emissions, but reliance on full electrification could strain the electricity grid.

Gridlock: why it can take 11 years to connect solar farms to the UK network

Stellantis is installing solar power at its Ellesmere Port factory to reduce emissions, but grid connection delays hinder its renewable energy plans.
#environmental-policy

Supreme Court Paves Way, for Now, for E.P.A. Rule Limiting Power Plant Emissions

The Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the E.P.A. to impose carbon emission limits on power plants, benefiting the Biden administration's environmental goals.

Bitcoin Mining Bans Can Backfire on Climate Conscious Governments, a New Research Finds

Bitcoin mining bans can backfire, driving miners to fossil fuel-reliant jurisdictions and increasing carbon emissions.

Supreme Court Paves Way, for Now, for E.P.A. Rule Limiting Power Plant Emissions

The Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the E.P.A. to impose carbon emission limits on power plants, benefiting the Biden administration's environmental goals.

Bitcoin Mining Bans Can Backfire on Climate Conscious Governments, a New Research Finds

Bitcoin mining bans can backfire, driving miners to fossil fuel-reliant jurisdictions and increasing carbon emissions.
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NitroFix wants to use electricity to make ammonia without the pollution | TechCrunch

Ammonia production relies heavily on fossil fuels, contributing significantly to global CO2 emissions; alternatives like NitroFix are key for a sustainable future.

Meta bans private jet tracking accounts on Instagram and Threads

Meta's shutdown of private jet tracking accounts complicates public knowledge of celebrity flight paths and their carbon emissions.

Republicans urge air board to delay vote on new policies that could lead to gasoline price hikes

California environmental regulators may implement policies raising gas prices by nearly 50 cents, prompting Republican lawmakers to call for a delay in the voting process.

Sustainable building effort reaches new heights with wooden skyscrapers

Mass timber construction presents a sustainable alternative to steel and concrete, potentially reducing global carbon emissions significantly.

Manchester's Concretene bags 3.5M to decarbonise concrete

Concretene is revolutionizing the concrete industry by developing a carbon-saving admixture with significant strength improvements and reductions in CO2 emissions.

How Big Tech embraced nuclear power | TechCrunch

Microsoft's agreement to restart a nuclear reactor signifies a strategic move to meet growing energy demands while curbing carbon emissions.

Campaigners call for unlimited climate card' UK rail pass

Implementing a climate card for unlimited train travel could stimulate economic growth and reduce carbon emissions while simplifying fare structures.

Why this massive rail company believes hydrogen could be the future of train travel

Wabtec is leading innovation in freight rail by developing hydrogen-diesel engines, aiming for an 80% reduction in carbon emissions.
"China’s carbon emissions set for structural decline from next year: Emissions by world’s most polluting country could peak this year after surge in clean energy investments" via @Guardian: https://t.co/dqx7EMuMRX

China's carbon emissions set for structural decline from next year

China's carbon emissions could peak this year and start declining from next year due to increased investments in clean energy.
Beijing has already met its solar and wind installation targets for this year, and the market share of electric vehicles is ahead of the government's target for 2025.

World's Largest Sail-Powered Cargo Ship Has Embarked Maiden Atlantic Crossing

The Anemos sailing cargo ship represents a shift towards sustainable shipping, drastically reducing carbon emissions compared to traditional vessels.
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