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4 days ago
OMG science

A Radical New Experiment Used Synthetic Quartz To Capture Artificial Heat

Synthetic quartz can capture and transfer solar energy efficiently for industrial heat, potentially replacing fossil fuels and reducing carbon footprint. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Opinion: Heat pumps cut costs and pollution. So why isn't it easier to install one in California?

80% of U.S. electricity customers are served by a utility with a 100% carbon-reduction target.
Heat pumps can substantially reduce consumer heating costs and cut greenhouse gas emissions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Environment

EU lays out plan to cut greenhouse emissions by 90% by 2040

The EU aims to reduce its net greenhouse gas pollution by 90% by 2040 as part of its goal to become climate-neutral.
The target of reducing emissions by 90% is at the lower end of the recommended 90-95% cuts suggested by the EU's scientific watchdog. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 months ago
Environment

The UN's Guterres calls for an 'ambition supernova' as climate progress stays slow

Countries' climate action plans are still far behind what's needed to curb human-caused warming and limit the devastating effects of extreme heat, storms and droughts.
Emissions from the burning of coal, oil, and gas will go up 9% by 2030 compared to 2010 levels, but will be 2% lower than 2019 levels because of some climate action from countries switching to cleaner energy.
The world needs to reduce emissions by around 45% by 2030 to effectively address the climate crisis. [ more ]
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