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.
Cop29 live: UN secretary general calls on G20 leaders to rescue stalled climate talks
G20 leaders must show leadership on emissions cuts to support stalled UN climate talks.
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.
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.
Cop29 live: UN secretary general calls on G20 leaders to rescue stalled climate talks
G20 leaders must show leadership on emissions cuts to support stalled UN climate talks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Climate Change's Effects Are Worsening Across U.S., but Solutions Are in Reach
Climate change in the United States is rapidly worsening and will have significant impacts on various aspects of American life.
The National Climate Assessment report highlights the urgent need for action to address climate change and emphasizes that cost-effective tools and technologies already exist to reduce emissions.
The report also highlights the increase in extreme weather events and the importance of protecting natural carbon sinks like forests and wetlands.
Climate-heating gases reach record highs, UN reports
Climate-heating gases in the atmosphere reached record highs in 2022.
Concentration of carbon dioxide is now 50% higher than before the Industrial Revolution.
Countries are failing to deliver on policies to cut emissions.
China and the U.S. pledge to step up climate efforts ahead of Biden-Xi summit
China and the U.S. have pledged to accelerate their efforts to address climate change by reducing emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases.
Cooperation between the two countries is considered vital for the success of the upcoming U.N. climate talks in Dubai.
Both China and the U.S. will work towards tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030.
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.
Climate Change's Effects Are Worsening Across U.S., but Solutions Are in Reach
Climate change in the United States is rapidly worsening and will have significant impacts on various aspects of American life.
The National Climate Assessment report highlights the urgent need for action to address climate change and emphasizes that cost-effective tools and technologies already exist to reduce emissions.
The report also highlights the increase in extreme weather events and the importance of protecting natural carbon sinks like forests and wetlands.
Climate-heating gases reach record highs, UN reports
Climate-heating gases in the atmosphere reached record highs in 2022.
Concentration of carbon dioxide is now 50% higher than before the Industrial Revolution.
Countries are failing to deliver on policies to cut emissions.
China and the U.S. pledge to step up climate efforts ahead of Biden-Xi summit
China and the U.S. have pledged to accelerate their efforts to address climate change by reducing emissions of methane and other greenhouse gases.
Cooperation between the two countries is considered vital for the success of the upcoming U.N. climate talks in Dubai.
Both China and the U.S. will work towards tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030.
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.
What the U.S.-China Agreement Means for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The climate deal between China and the United States highlights the agreement on the importance of renewables but the success of their climate targets will depend on how they address fossil fuels.
The agreement could mark a turning point in international climate efforts and could lead to a decline in global greenhouse gases.
Both the US and China are installing wind and solar, but still heavily reliant on 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.
What the U.S.-China Agreement Means for Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The climate deal between China and the United States highlights the agreement on the importance of renewables but the success of their climate targets will depend on how they address fossil fuels.
The agreement could mark a turning point in international climate efforts and could lead to a decline in global greenhouse gases.
Both the US and China are installing wind and solar, but still heavily reliant on fossil fuels.
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.
Capturing Cop28 chief's oil firm emissions would take centuries study
The oil company of the Cop28 president would take hundreds of years to remove its own emissions using carbon capture technology.
Carbon capture is being promoted as a solution to the climate crisis, but analysis shows it would take the company 343 years to capture all its CO2 emissions for the next six years.
Activists are concerned that the Cop28 president will focus on technical solutions instead of reducing fossil fuel production and emissions.
New Space Station Sensor Can Reveal Hidden Greenhouse Gas Polluters
The Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) sensor installed on the International Space Station (ISS) can gather highly detailed observations of greenhouse gas plumes.
EMIT's ability to pinpoint emission sources can be a valuable tool in tackling the climate crisis as greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere increase.
EMIT has prioritized monitoring dust but has also gathered data on greenhouse gases, focusing on methane over carbon dioxide.
Over 1,000 Oil and Gas Companies Around the World Plan to Expand Infrastructure
Over a thousand fossil fuel companies worldwide are planning to expand liquefied natural gas (LNG) capacity by 162%.
These expansion plans threaten to lock in years of planet-warming emissions and contribute to climate chaos.
To combat climate change, a decline in oil and gas production is necessary, but companies are instead building infrastructure that perpetuates the fossil fuel industry.
Capturing Cop28 chief's oil firm emissions would take centuries study
The oil company of the Cop28 president would take hundreds of years to remove its own emissions using carbon capture technology.
Carbon capture is being promoted as a solution to the climate crisis, but analysis shows it would take the company 343 years to capture all its CO2 emissions for the next six years.
Activists are concerned that the Cop28 president will focus on technical solutions instead of reducing fossil fuel production and emissions.
New Space Station Sensor Can Reveal Hidden Greenhouse Gas Polluters
The Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) sensor installed on the International Space Station (ISS) can gather highly detailed observations of greenhouse gas plumes.
EMIT's ability to pinpoint emission sources can be a valuable tool in tackling the climate crisis as greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere increase.
EMIT has prioritized monitoring dust but has also gathered data on greenhouse gases, focusing on methane over carbon dioxide.
Over 1,000 Oil and Gas Companies Around the World Plan to Expand Infrastructure
Over a thousand fossil fuel companies worldwide are planning to expand liquefied natural gas (LNG) capacity by 162%.
These expansion plans threaten to lock in years of planet-warming emissions and contribute to climate chaos.
To combat climate change, a decline in oil and gas production is necessary, but companies are instead building infrastructure that perpetuates the fossil fuel industry.