IMPACT+ Launches Self-Service Solution for Advertisers to Cut Video Emissions Without Altering Media Plans
IMPACT+ introduced a Creative Optimiser to help advertisers cut GHG emissions from online video campaigns by almost 40%.
Digital ads significantly contribute to global GHG emissions, with IMPACT+ pioneering efforts to reduce carbon footprint through video optimization. [ more ]
IAB Europe Releases Annual State of Readiness Report into Sustainability in Digital Advertising
The majority of businesses in the digital advertising industry have started their journey towards CO2e reduction
Adoption of solutions and development of tools to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consistent standards for estimation are crucial for progress in the industry [ more ]
World Leaders Agree to a Climate Deal on Food for the First Time
134 countries signed a declaration at COP28 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to food production and consumption.
Food systems account for around a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, with agriculture and land-use changes being the largest contributors. [ more ]
The EPA's new power plant pollution rule has a big, gassy hole in it
The EPA's finalized rules on greenhouse gas emissions target power plants, but do not yet address gas-fired plants critical for meeting climate commitments. [ more ]
Emperor penguins are on the pathway to EXTINCTION, study warns
Emperor penguins are facing extinction due to climate change, with breeding failures in multiple colonies being linked to declining sea-ice levels. [ more ]
California announces first new state park in a decade and sets climate goals for natural lands
California is opening its first new state park in a decade, Dos Rios tract, to promote respect for nature and achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. [ more ]
Norway Wants to Restrict Crypto Mining by Regulating Data Centers, Lawmakers Say: Report
Norway's government plans to regulate data centers to restrict energy-intensive crypto mining, aiming to block unwanted projects and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. [ more ]
The Drum's Daily Briefing: blasphemous potato chips and M&S's farting cows
Marks & Spencer invests £1m to reduce dairy cows' flatulence emissions by changing their feed, potentially cutting 11,000 tons of greenhouse gases.
Meta's chief AI scientist Yann LeCun refutes Elon Musk's claim of AI surpassing human intelligence soon, highlighting that it may take decades to achieve artificial general intelligence. [ more ]
Report: Carbon pollution dropped in 2023, but not fast enough to meet Biden's 2030 goal
Climate-altering pollution from greenhouse gases in the US declined by nearly 2% in 2023 but is still below the rate needed to meet President Biden's emissions reduction goal for 2030.
Emissions in the power and buildings sectors decreased, but transportation sector emissions rose due to increased travel and gasoline consumption. [ more ]
Plant-heavy flexitarian' diets could help limit global heating, study finds
A global shift to a flexitarian diet could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help limit global heating to 1.5C by 2045.
Flexible reductions of meat consumption and adoption of plant-based foods are key to achieving climate goals and reducing emissions related to food production. [ more ]
Amazon rainforest nears tipping points, but it's not too late: study finds
As much as half of the Amazon rainforest may cross tipping points as soon as 2050, affecting Earth's biodiversity and carbon balance sheet.
Greenhouse gas emissions cuts and curbs in deforestation can reduce the likelihood and severity of large-scale shifts in the Amazon rainforest. [ more ]
Why the Cost of Biden's Climate Law Keeps Going Up
The estimated price tag for President Biden's clean-energy and climate agenda has effectively doubled since the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law.
The rise in price tag is due to forecasters' belief that the law will be more popular than originally expected. [ more ]
Coal Is Bad for the Environment. Is Liquified Natural Gas Any Better?
LNG exports may contribute more to warming than previously believed, but can still reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to coal in some cases.
The debate about whether LNG is dirtier than coal is contentious, with some arguing that LNG is at least 24 percent worse for the climate than coal. [ more ]
EU recommends ambitious 2040 climate target, goes light on farming
The European Commission is recommending a 90 percent cut in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, but weakened the recommendation for agriculture after protests from farmers.
The EU executive removed a target of cutting non-CO2 emissions from agriculture by 30 percent by 2040. [ more ]
EU calls for 90% cut to greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 despite farmers' revolt
The EU is urging a 90% cut to greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, despite facing opposition from farmers protesting against green regulations.
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has backtracked on a plan to halve chemical pesticide use by 2030, acknowledging the divisive nature of the proposal. [ more ]
Why The Youth is to blame for the Rise in Climate Extremism
Youth activists calling for action on climate change are often accused of hypocrisy due to their own consumer habits.
The UK's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions may have minimal impact as larger countries like China continue to emit high levels of greenhouse gases. [ more ]
What is climate? And how is it different from weather? DW 01/17/2024
Climate change refers to gradual shifts in temperatures and weather patterns over time, not hourly changes in weather forecasts.
Most recent changes to the global climate have been driven by human activities, particularly greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, agriculture, and heating. [ more ]
What is climate? And how is it different from weather? DW 01/17/2024
Climate change refers to gradual shifts in temperatures and weather patterns over time, not hourly changes in weather forecasts.
Most recent changes to the global climate have been driven by human activities, particularly greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, agriculture, and heating. [ more ]
Chicago to consider an ordinance that would effectively ban natural gas in new buildings
Chicago City Council is considering an ordinance that would effectively ban the use of natural gas in most new buildings.
The ordinance sets an emissions standard that natural gas can't meet, promoting the use of electric heat and appliances to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. [ more ]
African production of natural gas poses a vexing climate challenge
The discovery of a large gas deposit in Senegal has turned the country into one of Africa's potential major gas producers.
The development of natural gas resources in developing nations could contribute to climate change and hinder global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. [ more ]
Biden delays consideration of new natural gas export terminals, citing climate risk
The Biden administration has decided to delay consideration of new natural gas export terminals in the US in order to address concerns about climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.
Some industry groups criticized the decision, claiming it benefits Russia, while environmentalists expressed support for the move. [ more ]
Fossil fuels - not renewables - remain the real engines behind economic growth
US greenhouse gas emissions declined in 2023 while the economy grew, thanks to a reduction in emissions from power plants driven by the use of natural gas.
The decline in emissions is not due to using less fossil fuels, but rather the availability of cheap natural gas obtained through fracking. [ more ]
Montana Supreme Court Upholds Landmark Ruling From Youth Climate Case
Montana's Supreme Court has rejected a request by the state's Republican governor to block a climate ruling that requires regulators to consider greenhouse gas emissions when issuing permits for fossil fuel development.
The ruling means that Montana officials must immediately comply with the order to consider the effects of greenhouse gas emissions pending the appeal. [ more ]
Emissions from Israel's war in Gaza have immense' effect on climate catastrophe
The emissions generated during the first two months of the war in Gaza were greater than the annual carbon footprint of over 20 climate-vulnerable nations.
Israel's aerial bombardment and ground invasion of Gaza contributed over 99% of the estimated 281,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent generated in the first 60 days of the conflict. [ more ]
Good Cop, bad Cop: what the Cop28 agreement says and what it means
The decision text from Cop28 calls for a transition away from fossil fuels, but has been criticized for being weak and containing loopholes for the fossil fuel industry.
The text acknowledges the need for deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, but carbon emissions are still rising. [ more ]
Cop28: second draft text of climate deal calls for transitioning away' from fossil fuels
A proposed climate agreement at the Cop28 climate summit calls on nations to transition away from fossil fuels to address climate change.
The draft text includes commitments to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, tripling renewable energy capacity, and developing low-emission technologies. [ more ]
Visualised: how all of G20 is missing climate goals but some nations are closer than others
Not a single G20 country has policies consistent with the Paris agreement's goal of limiting global heating to 1.5C and meeting emissions reduction targets.
Eight G20 countries, including Argentina, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Turkey, Canada, Mexico, and Indonesia, are rated as critically insufficient in their climate policies. [ more ]
The future of fossil fuels could be decided in Dubai
Negotiators, activists, and corporate executives are gathered in Dubai for the United Nations climate conference to discuss the future of fossil fuels and the need to phase them out to address climate change.
COP28, the 28th annual Conference of the Parties, will focus on pressing issues such as the future of fossil fuels, financing climate action, and phasing out coal.
The Paris Agreement set a goal of limiting global average temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius higher than pre-industrial levels and achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. [ more ]
FAQ: Annual climate negotiations are about to start. Do they matter?
The annual international climate meeting is taking place in Dubai, where world leaders will discuss climate change and efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Scientists warn that immediate action is necessary to avoid catastrophic climate change effects, such as mass extinctions and sea level rise.
There is a dispute over whether the countries responsible for causing climate change will provide financial support to help vulnerable countries adapt to a hotter world. [ more ]
Biden Administration Announces Rule to Cut Millions of Tons of Methane Emissions
The United States will require oil and gas producers to detect and fix methane leaks, a significant step in addressing climate change.
The regulation could prevent 58 million tons of methane emissions, equivalent to carbon dioxide emitted by American coal-fired power plants in a year. [ more ]
Biden Administration Unleashes Powerful Regulatory Tool Aimed at Climate
The Biden administration is using a powerful policy tool to crack down on methane leaks and cut greenhouse gas emissions across the entire economy.
New limits on methane aim to reduce climate warming pollution from oil and gas drilling sites, which emit methane that is 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide in the short term.
The EPA has included a controversial calculation called the social cost of carbon in the methane rule, which gives the government legal authority to limit emissions from smokestacks and tailpipes across the country. [ more ]
A Tense Climate Summit Begins Against a Backdrop of War and Record Heat
World leaders at the UN climate conference in Dubai are urging the rapid transition away from fossil fuels and towards clean energy.
Greenhouse gas emissions have already warmed the planet by 1.2 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels, causing destructive climate events worldwide. [ more ]
Where's the beef? UN calling on Americans to cut down on meat consumption
The UN's FAO is expected to release a global food systems' roadmap urging the West to reduce meat consumption.
The roadmap aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and will also address issues such as weather adaptation and emissions from food waste and fertilizer use.
The recommendations will not be binding, but the US COP28 delegation may sign onto them. [ more ]
Canadian oil and gas execs to talk up emissions reduction plans at COP28 | CBC News
Executives from Canada's oil and gas sector will attend the United Nations COP28 climate talks to showcase their efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The fossil fuel industry will have a prominent position at the climate summit despite efforts to address global warming.
The Canadian oil and gas industry is under pressure to decarbonize and meet international climate commitments. [ more ]
Opinion: California's greenhouse gas emissions are rising - and we're not even counting them all
California has committed to carbon neutrality by 2045, but the state's greenhouse gas emissions increased slightly last year.
California's greenhouse gas inventory excludes emissions from sources like wildfires and industrial sectors, leading to an undercount of overall emissions.
The omission of these emissions has serious consequences, including a greater greenhouse gas footprint and negative impacts on California communities. [ more ]