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COP29: CO2 emissions hit new high as climate action slows DW 11/13/2024

Fossil fuel emissions are projected to rise in 2024, indicating insufficient progress towards climate targets like those set in the Paris Agreement.

As Trump and Harris Vie for Fossil Fuel Supporters, the Climate Is Losing

Biden's climate promises remain unmet, with emissions rising initially before falling in 2023, leaving the U.S. far from Paris Agreement goals.

Trees Alone Can't Stop Climate Change

Relying on natural carbon sinks to offset ongoing emissions risks jeopardizing global climate goals.

Global forest fire carbon emissions have jumped 60% in 20 years

Carbon emissions from forest fires have surged 60% globally since 2001, particularly in northern boreal forests, complicating climate change mitigation efforts.

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.

Climate bomb' warning over $200bn wave of new gas projects

A $200bn investment in gas projects poses severe climate risks, comparable to global coal emissions, threatening climate goals and the Paris Agreement.

COP29: CO2 emissions hit new high as climate action slows DW 11/13/2024

Fossil fuel emissions are projected to rise in 2024, indicating insufficient progress towards climate targets like those set in the Paris Agreement.

As Trump and Harris Vie for Fossil Fuel Supporters, the Climate Is Losing

Biden's climate promises remain unmet, with emissions rising initially before falling in 2023, leaving the U.S. far from Paris Agreement goals.

Trees Alone Can't Stop Climate Change

Relying on natural carbon sinks to offset ongoing emissions risks jeopardizing global climate goals.

Global forest fire carbon emissions have jumped 60% in 20 years

Carbon emissions from forest fires have surged 60% globally since 2001, particularly in northern boreal forests, complicating climate change mitigation efforts.

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.

Climate bomb' warning over $200bn wave of new gas projects

A $200bn investment in gas projects poses severe climate risks, comparable to global coal emissions, threatening climate goals and the Paris Agreement.
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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.

Mobility Committee hears public concern regarding expansion of MoPac - Austin Monitor

CTRMA's MoPac expansion project faces public scrutiny amid concerns of increased traffic and environmental impacts, highlighting the need for aligning development with community values.

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.
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AI Has Helped Shein Become Fast Fashion's Biggest Polluter

Shein nearly doubled its emissions in 2023, raising concerns about sustainability in the fast-fashion industry.

Biodiversity's importance to sustainable datacentre computing | Computer Weekly

Adding biodiversity to sustainability efforts can help achieve net-zero goals.
Awareness of technology's contribution to emissions, alongside frameworks and reporting, is crucial for sustainability.

AI Has Helped Shein Become Fast Fashion's Biggest Polluter

Shein nearly doubled its emissions in 2023, raising concerns about sustainability in the fast-fashion industry.

Biodiversity's importance to sustainable datacentre computing | Computer Weekly

Adding biodiversity to sustainability efforts can help achieve net-zero goals.
Awareness of technology's contribution to emissions, alongside frameworks and reporting, is crucial for sustainability.
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#electric-vehicles

Driving EVs In The U.S. Has A Third Of The Emissions Of ICE, Study Finds

Driving EVs in the US now produces less emissions than most gas cars, showcasing a significant shift from a decade ago.

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.

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.

Just 2% of Ulez scrappage vans replaced by electric

Only about 2% of vans scrapped under Ulez were replaced by electric vehicles, highlighting the need to boost electric van demand.

Driving EVs In The U.S. Has A Third Of The Emissions Of ICE, Study Finds

Driving EVs in the US now produces less emissions than most gas cars, showcasing a significant shift from a decade ago.

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.

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.

Just 2% of Ulez scrappage vans replaced by electric

Only about 2% of vans scrapped under Ulez were replaced by electric vehicles, highlighting the need to boost electric van demand.
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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.

How our food choices impact global sustainability

Food systems contribute to emissions and water consumption, impacting global sustainability.

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.

Air pollution from Canada's tar sands is much worse than we thought

Canada's tar sands operations are emitting far higher levels of air pollutants than previously known
Tar sands operations are releasing as much of these pollutants as all other human-made sources in Canada combined

Diesel enginemaker agrees to nearly $2 billion in fines with feds and California

Cummins will pay a record Clean Air Act civil penalty of $1.675 billion for fitting illegal software in its diesel engines installed in pickup trucks.
Cummins must recall and repair the non-compliant engine software, extend warranties, and fund ways to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions.
#london

Classic car show cancelled due to ULEZ expansion

The Bromley Pageant of Motoring, a classic car show in London, has been canceled due to the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ).
The ULEZ expansion in August resulted in the show's venue, Norman Park, falling within the ULEZ area, causing attendees to potentially incur a charge to attend the event.

Sadiq Khan rejects call to send scrapped Ulez cars to Ukraine

Sadiq Khan rejected a call to send scrapped cars from the Ulez scheme to Ukraine, citing a legal threshold that requires Londoners to benefit.
The Ulez scheme, aimed at reducing emissions, has faced criticism and was a factor in Labour's failure to win a by-election.

Classic car show cancelled due to ULEZ expansion

The Bromley Pageant of Motoring, a classic car show in London, has been canceled due to the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ).
The ULEZ expansion in August resulted in the show's venue, Norman Park, falling within the ULEZ area, causing attendees to potentially incur a charge to attend the event.

Sadiq Khan rejects call to send scrapped Ulez cars to Ukraine

Sadiq Khan rejected a call to send scrapped cars from the Ulez scheme to Ukraine, citing a legal threshold that requires Londoners to benefit.
The Ulez scheme, aimed at reducing emissions, has faced criticism and was a factor in Labour's failure to win a by-election.
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Sadiq Khan faces backlash after blocking scheme to send non-ULEZ cars to Ukraine

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked the request to send non-ULEZ cars to Ukraine due to a legal threshold.
The ULEZ scrappage scheme in London allows motorists to claim £2,000 if they scrap their non-compliant vehicle.

California Can't Be a Climate Leader Until it Stops Building Freeways - Streetsblog California

California is promoting itself as a climate leader at COP28, but continues to build freeways that increase emissions.
Caltrans, the state transportation agency, is facing criticism for failing to disclose carbon impact and contributing to harmful emissions.
#climate change

Where the World Is (and Isn't) Making Progress on Climate Change

Emissions from heavy industry are set to become the world's largest source of planet-warming pollution.
The world is on track to heat up roughly 2.8 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels by 2100.
Solar and wind power growth could lead to a decline in fossil-fueled electricity demand and carbon emissions from transportation.

UN to call on US to slash meat consumption 'to tackle climate change'

The UN is expected to call for a reduction in red meat consumption in Western countries to combat climate change.
Countries like China contribute more to global emissions than the US agriculture industry.
The UN's guidance is not legally binding, similar to the FDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

COP28 Must Address the US Military as World's Largest Institutional Emitter

The Conference of the Parties (COP) has never resulted in substantive solutions for addressing climate change.
The U.S. military industry is a major contributor to climate change through its emissions and environmental damage caused by wars.
COP discussions rarely address the root causes of climate change, such as colonialism and imperialism.

EU agrees deal to cut emissions from homes and buildings

New EU deal requires new buildings to have no emissions from fossil fuels by 2030
Boilers using fossil fuels will be banned by 2040 under the deal

Where the World Is (and Isn't) Making Progress on Climate Change

Emissions from heavy industry are set to become the world's largest source of planet-warming pollution.
The world is on track to heat up roughly 2.8 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels by 2100.
Solar and wind power growth could lead to a decline in fossil-fueled electricity demand and carbon emissions from transportation.

UN to call on US to slash meat consumption 'to tackle climate change'

The UN is expected to call for a reduction in red meat consumption in Western countries to combat climate change.
Countries like China contribute more to global emissions than the US agriculture industry.
The UN's guidance is not legally binding, similar to the FDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

COP28 Must Address the US Military as World's Largest Institutional Emitter

The Conference of the Parties (COP) has never resulted in substantive solutions for addressing climate change.
The U.S. military industry is a major contributor to climate change through its emissions and environmental damage caused by wars.
COP discussions rarely address the root causes of climate change, such as colonialism and imperialism.

EU agrees deal to cut emissions from homes and buildings

New EU deal requires new buildings to have no emissions from fossil fuels by 2030
Boilers using fossil fuels will be banned by 2040 under the deal
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California may require homeowners to replace broken A/C units with heat pumps starting in 2026

California may require homeowners to replace broken air conditioning units with heat pumps or more efficient HVAC systems starting in 2026.
The goal is to quadruple the number of homes with heat pumps to 6 million by 2030, in line with the state's carbon neutrality goals.
#fossil fuels

COP28: Nations urged to take 'great leaps' at UN climate conference in Dubai

The UN climate conference in Dubai puts pressure on nations to take urgent action on global warming and transition away from fossil fuels.
This year's climate negotiations come at a pivotal moment, with emissions still rising and 2023 likely to be the hottest year on record.
The conference will focus on assessing progress in curbing global warming and hearing the ambitions of world leaders to combat climate change.

A Climate Summit Begins With Fossil Fuels, and Frustration, Going Strong

Countries are failing to fulfill their promises to cut emissions and provide financial aid to transition away from fossil fuels.
Despite some progress, countries are still burning fossil fuels and emissions are reaching record highs, leading to disillusionment at the climate summit.

COP28: Nations urged to take 'great leaps' at UN climate conference in Dubai

The UN climate conference in Dubai puts pressure on nations to take urgent action on global warming and transition away from fossil fuels.
This year's climate negotiations come at a pivotal moment, with emissions still rising and 2023 likely to be the hottest year on record.
The conference will focus on assessing progress in curbing global warming and hearing the ambitions of world leaders to combat climate change.

A Climate Summit Begins With Fossil Fuels, and Frustration, Going Strong

Countries are failing to fulfill their promises to cut emissions and provide financial aid to transition away from fossil fuels.
Despite some progress, countries are still burning fossil fuels and emissions are reaching record highs, leading to disillusionment at the climate summit.
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San Francisco & Caltrans Plan to Widen 280/King Street Off-Ramp - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFCTA held a virtual town hall regarding the 101/280 Express Lanes and Bus Project.
SFCTA seems intent on widening the highway to encourage more driving to San Francisco instead of using Caltrain.
Widening highways does not improve congestion and increases vehicle travel.

British empire's past emissions double UK's climate responsibility'

The UK's historical emissions, taking into account its colonial history, are almost twice as much as previously believed.
Colonial countries such as India, Myanmar, and Nigeria were significant contributors to the additional emissions due to deforestation.
The issue of responsibility for historical emissions is critical in international climate negotiations and the provision of climate finance to developing nations.

Motor emissions could have fallen by over 30% without SUV trend, report says

Emissions from the motor sector could have fallen by more than 30% between 2010 and 2022 if vehicles had stayed the same size.
The trend for SUVs has led to an increase in the average size and weight of cars, reducing the rate of energy intensity reductions.
The report calls for governments to place restrictions on vehicle sizes to reverse the SUV trend.

Oil-and-Gas Companies Account for Only 1% of Clean-Energy Investment Globally, IEA Says

The fossil-fuel industry is not investing enough in decarbonization, spending just 2.5% of their investment on clean energy.
Oil-and-gas companies should allocate about half of their capital expenditures towards clean energy projects by 2030 to meet the Paris climate agreement target.
Tackling methane leaks in oil-and-gas operations is a cost-effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
#google

Google's emissions shot up 48% over five years due to AI

Google's emissions rose significantly over five years due to increased AI usage, challenging its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030.

Google AI heavyweight Jeff Dean talks about algorithmic breakthroughs and datacenter emissions

AI is not as responsible for increasing data center emissions as critics claim.

Google's Emissions Climb 48%; Merger Agreement Reached for Paramount Global; Privacy Sandbox Testing Finds 33% Decline in CPMs - ExchangeWire.com

Google's greenhouse gas emissions have surged by 48% due to energy consumption for AI products.
Merger agreement reached for Paramount Global involving Skydance Media and National Amusements Inc.
Privacy Sandbox testing reveals a 33% decline in CPMs, with challenges like attribution and measurement still to be addressed.

Google has walked back on its carbon-neutral promise due to energy-gobbling AI

Google drops carbon-neutral promise for net-zero emissions by 2030.

Google's emissions shot up 48% over five years due to AI

Google's emissions rose significantly over five years due to increased AI usage, challenging its goal of carbon neutrality by 2030.

Google AI heavyweight Jeff Dean talks about algorithmic breakthroughs and datacenter emissions

AI is not as responsible for increasing data center emissions as critics claim.

Google's Emissions Climb 48%; Merger Agreement Reached for Paramount Global; Privacy Sandbox Testing Finds 33% Decline in CPMs - ExchangeWire.com

Google's greenhouse gas emissions have surged by 48% due to energy consumption for AI products.
Merger agreement reached for Paramount Global involving Skydance Media and National Amusements Inc.
Privacy Sandbox testing reveals a 33% decline in CPMs, with challenges like attribution and measurement still to be addressed.

Google has walked back on its carbon-neutral promise due to energy-gobbling AI

Google drops carbon-neutral promise for net-zero emissions by 2030.
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Why did Sweden's emissions drop in 2023 and what's in store for the future?

Sweden's emissions decreased by 2% in 2023 mainly due to lower industry and electricity sector emissions.
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