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Plan to boost number of residents taking up funding for greener homes

Camden Council is expanding the Climate Fund to increase access to renewable energy upgrades, particularly for low-income households.
#sustainability

Concerned about your data use? Here is the carbon footprint of an average day of emails, WhatsApps and more

Data usage has a notable carbon footprint, similar to fossil fuels; understanding this can inspire more sustainable digital habits.

How the University of St Andrews cut bills and energy usage with Pure Storage

Sustainability is integral to the University of St Andrews' mission and operations, reinforcing the importance of integrating sustainable practices in education and technology.

wine society recycles plastic into flat-shaped bottles for chardonnay, pinot noir and more

The Wine Society's innovative flat wine bottles made from recycled PET plastic significantly lower carbon emissions compared to traditional glass bottles.

Exclusive: Scope3 starts tracking the carbon footprint of AI | TechCrunch

O'Kelley transitioned from commodities to digital advertising to track carbon footprints, aiming to reduce waste and improve environmental impacts.

SMRS Partners with Cedara to Build Path to Net Zero & Empower Clients with Sustainable Media

SMRS partners with Cedara to measure and reduce carbon emissions across its organization and client media investments, emphasizing sustainability and net zero goals.

Electric car owners have HIGHER than average carbon footprints

Electric vehicle owners typically have a larger carbon footprint than petrol vehicle drivers due to affluent lifestyles.

Concerned about your data use? Here is the carbon footprint of an average day of emails, WhatsApps and more

Data usage has a notable carbon footprint, similar to fossil fuels; understanding this can inspire more sustainable digital habits.

How the University of St Andrews cut bills and energy usage with Pure Storage

Sustainability is integral to the University of St Andrews' mission and operations, reinforcing the importance of integrating sustainable practices in education and technology.

wine society recycles plastic into flat-shaped bottles for chardonnay, pinot noir and more

The Wine Society's innovative flat wine bottles made from recycled PET plastic significantly lower carbon emissions compared to traditional glass bottles.

Exclusive: Scope3 starts tracking the carbon footprint of AI | TechCrunch

O'Kelley transitioned from commodities to digital advertising to track carbon footprints, aiming to reduce waste and improve environmental impacts.

SMRS Partners with Cedara to Build Path to Net Zero & Empower Clients with Sustainable Media

SMRS partners with Cedara to measure and reduce carbon emissions across its organization and client media investments, emphasizing sustainability and net zero goals.

Electric car owners have HIGHER than average carbon footprints

Electric vehicle owners typically have a larger carbon footprint than petrol vehicle drivers due to affluent lifestyles.
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Brooklyn's first solar-powered concert debuts this weekend

The first solar-powered concert in Brooklyn aims to reduce the carbon footprint of music events through sustainable energy solutions.
#energy-efficiency
from www.scientificamerican.com
4 weeks ago
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Smart Tech Would Make Your Office Building Greener

Hybrid work results in partially occupied buildings that increase energy use rather than decreasing it, contributing to environmental harm.

Data from the Paris Olympics could help cut energy use at the next Games

Data collection at Paris Olympics aims to reduce future Games' carbon footprint.

Smart Tech Would Make Your Office Building Greener

Hybrid work results in partially occupied buildings that increase energy use rather than decreasing it, contributing to environmental harm.

Data from the Paris Olympics could help cut energy use at the next Games

Data collection at Paris Olympics aims to reduce future Games' carbon footprint.
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#climate-change

NYC converts city vehicle fleet to renewable' diesel, but is it really clean? | amNewYork

The Adams administration claims a full transition of NYC's heavy-duty fleet to renewable diesel, but environmentalists warn about its actual environmental impact.

This Liberal State Saw the Biggest Increases in CO2 Emissions

The U.S. is accountable for significant greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the need for responsible action and state-wise accountability.

Flight shame is dead': concern grows over climate impact of tourism boom

The tourism sector's carbon footprint poses a significant challenge as global travel increases, with flying being the biggest source of pollution.

Nike Promised Climate Action, But Its Corporate Jets Kept Flying - and Polluting

Nike's use of private jets raises questions about their commitment to climate action.

Modern airplanes are WORSE for the environment than older aircraft

Modern aircraft's contrails may contribute more to climate change than the carbon produced by burning jet fuel.

Xbox Is Trying To Save The Planet With This New Product

Microsoft's new translucent Sky Cipher Xbox controller packaging focuses on reducing carbon footprint with no single-use plastics and a smaller, lighter design.

NYC converts city vehicle fleet to renewable' diesel, but is it really clean? | amNewYork

The Adams administration claims a full transition of NYC's heavy-duty fleet to renewable diesel, but environmentalists warn about its actual environmental impact.

This Liberal State Saw the Biggest Increases in CO2 Emissions

The U.S. is accountable for significant greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the need for responsible action and state-wise accountability.

Flight shame is dead': concern grows over climate impact of tourism boom

The tourism sector's carbon footprint poses a significant challenge as global travel increases, with flying being the biggest source of pollution.

Nike Promised Climate Action, But Its Corporate Jets Kept Flying - and Polluting

Nike's use of private jets raises questions about their commitment to climate action.

Modern airplanes are WORSE for the environment than older aircraft

Modern aircraft's contrails may contribute more to climate change than the carbon produced by burning jet fuel.

Xbox Is Trying To Save The Planet With This New Product

Microsoft's new translucent Sky Cipher Xbox controller packaging focuses on reducing carbon footprint with no single-use plastics and a smaller, lighter design.
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Daily briefing: No one knows how smell really works - scientists are sniffing out the answers

GLP-1 agonists show varying effectiveness, influencing treatment choices based on individual patient conditions.

Tado's Matter-compatible heating products are coming to the UK

The Tado X range offers smart heating solutions that can save users money and lower their carbon footprint amid rising energy prices in the UK.

Europe jumps on the train

Traveling by train is becoming more popular in Europe, but pricing and infrastructure improvements are necessary to encourage further use.

Here's How Bad Starbucks' New CEO's 2,000-Mile Weekly Flight Could Be For The Environment

Starbucks new CEO's commuting plan raises environmental concerns due to high carbon emissions from private jet travel.

Tallinn startup bags 2.3M to turn CO2 into 'critical' graphite for EV batteries

Up Catalyst's reactor aims to convert CO2 into green carbon materials, significantly reducing fossil fuel dependency and CO2 emissions.
Localizing graphite production can enhance sustainability and meet critical material demands in the EU.

Pulling the plug on electrical power waste

Many companies overlook 'phantom load' energy loss from devices left plugged in when not in use.
Connected Power can help businesses effectively manage energy use, lowering costs and environmental impacts.
#sustainable-practices
from InsideHook
2 months ago

How the Wine Industry Is Dealing With Its Carbon Footprint

The carbon footprint of wine is largely determined by packaging and transportation, not just organic farming practices.
from Entrepreneur
5 months ago

Why Remote Work Policies Are Good For the Environment | Entrepreneur

ESG criteria are increasingly important for sustainable practices in businesses, impacting decision-making and investments.

How the Wine Industry Is Dealing With Its Carbon Footprint

The carbon footprint of wine is largely determined by packaging and transportation, not just organic farming practices.

Why Remote Work Policies Are Good For the Environment | Entrepreneur

ESG criteria are increasingly important for sustainable practices in businesses, impacting decision-making and investments.
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Paris 2024: Medal table predictions and records that could be broken

Paris 2024 Olympics begin with high ticket sales and urban focus on iconic venues, aiming for a reduced carbon footprint.

I pioneered a method to study cement using a particle accelerator

A PhD student from Iran utilized the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility to study cement formation at the nanoscale for lower carbon footprint material development.

NSF awards $36M to decarbonize computing

NSF funds $36 million for energy-efficient computing projects to reduce carbon footprint.
#energy-consumption

Think before you click and three other ways to reduce your digital carbon footprint | Koren Helbig

Digital activities have significant environmental impacts, mainly due to energy consumption of datacentres.

Apple @ Work: Power Monitoring Tool for macOS helps IT admins understand how much power their Mac fleet consumes - 9to5Mac

IT teams can monitor power consumption of Mac devices using a new app from Harald Monihart with SAP.
The app provides features such as measuring energy consumption, location-based carbon footprint, and data-driven decision making.

Think before you click and three other ways to reduce your digital carbon footprint | Koren Helbig

Digital activities have significant environmental impacts, mainly due to energy consumption of datacentres.

Apple @ Work: Power Monitoring Tool for macOS helps IT admins understand how much power their Mac fleet consumes - 9to5Mac

IT teams can monitor power consumption of Mac devices using a new app from Harald Monihart with SAP.
The app provides features such as measuring energy consumption, location-based carbon footprint, and data-driven decision making.
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IT Sustainability Think Tank: How CIOs can navigate the green IT landscape | Computer Weekly

Companies must report Scope 1-to-3 greenhouse gas emissions and can use data collection, measurement standards, and data analytics to comply.
#environmental-impact

Snap Launches Program to Measure Carbon Emissions of Digital Ads

Snapchat partners with Scope3 to assess carbon footprint of ads, ranks as most efficient in category.

How many times YOU must reuse eco-friendly goods to make a difference

Reusable products need to be used multiple times to offset the carbon emissions from production.
The impact of reusable goods on the environment varies by the number of times they are used.

Study finds major upside to remote work: 'Organizations should prioritize lifestyle and workplace improvements'

Remote work reduces carbon footprint by 54% compared to onsite work.
Hybrid workers can reduce carbon footprint by 11-29% by working from home.

Snap Launches Program to Measure Carbon Emissions of Digital Ads

Snapchat partners with Scope3 to assess carbon footprint of ads, ranks as most efficient in category.

How many times YOU must reuse eco-friendly goods to make a difference

Reusable products need to be used multiple times to offset the carbon emissions from production.
The impact of reusable goods on the environment varies by the number of times they are used.

Study finds major upside to remote work: 'Organizations should prioritize lifestyle and workplace improvements'

Remote work reduces carbon footprint by 54% compared to onsite work.
Hybrid workers can reduce carbon footprint by 11-29% by working from home.
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Job Vacancy: Junior Data Engineer // Climatiq Technologies GmbH | IT / Software Development Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Team with diverse expertise from prestigious backgrounds.
Platform empowers organizations to monitor their carbon footprint.

Take this to HR: Remote work is good for the climate " Yale Climate Connections

Switching to remote work can lead to a significant reduction in carbon footprint.
Hybrid workers who work from home for 2-4 days can cut their emissions by 11-29%.
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Trafalgar Square Christmas tree must cut its carbon footprint, says Oslo mayor

The tradition of sending a Christmas tree from Norway to London is being reconsidered due to its environmental impact.
The Norwegian capital's mayor wants to reduce the tree's carbon footprint while continuing the tradition.

UK government weakens energy efficiency targets for farmers

The UK government has weakened energy efficiency targets for farmers in response to lobbying from the National Farmers' Union.
The revised targets for horticulture and poultry are significantly lower than the initial proposals, which experts warn will cost growers more in the long run.
Farming campaigners are celebrating the reduced targets, referring to them as sustainable energy practices.

Trafalgar Square Christmas tree must cut its carbon footprint, says Oslo mayor

The tradition of sending a Christmas tree from Norway to London is being reconsidered due to its environmental impact.
The Norwegian capital's mayor wants to reduce the tree's carbon footprint while continuing the tradition.

UK government weakens energy efficiency targets for farmers

The UK government has weakened energy efficiency targets for farmers in response to lobbying from the National Farmers' Union.
The revised targets for horticulture and poultry are significantly lower than the initial proposals, which experts warn will cost growers more in the long run.
Farming campaigners are celebrating the reduced targets, referring to them as sustainable energy practices.
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Researchers quantify the carbon footprint of generating AI images

Generating images using AI has a carbon footprint similar to charging a smartphone, while generating text consumes much less energy.
Tasks that require AI models to generate new content, such as text generation and image generation, have the highest energy consumption.
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