Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 1, 2022

A program from Volvo Construction Equipment will tailor emissions reduction plans for heavy machinery users. The post Program Aims to Reduce Carbon Emissions of Heavy Machinery appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Carbon Emissions 237

Carbon Emissions 237

Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 17, 2023

Verdane, Equinor, and Södra announce Njord Carbon, an international initiative aiming to sustainably remove and permanently store biogenic carbon emissions. . The post Verdane, Equinor and Södra Announce Joint Initiative to Remove and Permanently Store Biogenic Carbon Emissions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Carbon Emissions 246

Carbon Emissions 246

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

However, several analyses—including a recent one by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)—have concluded that the IRA, even when coupled with the bipartisan infrastructure act and other federal and state climate policies, will not be enough to meet US carbon emission reduction goals. EN: We have already seen a great deal of progress.

Carbon Emissions 331

Carbon Emissions Fossil Fuels Clean Energy 2030 331

Circle of Blue

AUGUST 3, 2021

Water Sector Carbon Emissions, But Its Potential Remains Underdeveloped appeared first on Circle of Blue. So as climate deadlines inch closer, Tomich said, the task is simple: to do everything possible to maximize its productive use. The post Waste-To-Energy Tech Could Slash U.S.

Carbon Emissions 317

Carbon Emissions Waste Renewable Energy Carbon Dioxide 317

Environment + Energy Leader

JUNE 26, 2023

core and shell buildings, the average embodied carbon intensity was about 50 pounds of carbon per square foot. The BranchPattern report found that of 26 industrial U.S.

Carbon Emissions 242

Carbon Emissions 242

Environment + Energy Leader

MARCH 7, 2023

Japan announced the launch of a hydrogen supply chain with Australia during the first ministerial meeting on reducing carbon emissions in the fast-growing Asian region. The post Japan and Australia Launch Hydrogen Supply Chain in Efforts to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Asia appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Carbon Emissions 162

Carbon Emissions 162

Yale E360

JULY 13, 2021

Just 25 cities globally are responsible for 52 percent of urban greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new study that highlights the role that cities must play in reaching the goals of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement. Read more on E360 ?.

Carbon Emissions 250

Carbon Emissions 2015 Greenhouse 250

New Scientist

AUGUST 26, 2024

An AI-powered model found that approaching intersections more slowly could lower yearly US carbon emissions by up to around 123 million tonnes

Carbon Emissions 142

Carbon Emissions 142

Yale E360

AUGUST 14, 2023

For the last century, rising levels of carbon dioxide helped plants grow faster, a rare silver lining in human-caused climate change. But now, as drier conditions set in across much of the globe, that uptick in growth is leveling off, a new study finds. Read more on E360 →

Carbon Emissions 246

Carbon Emissions Carbon Dioxide Climate Change 246

Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 2, 2024

But as I’ve previously written , it turns out that under the 45V credit eligibility framework , there are a lot of ways for hydrogen production to look clean while actually resulting in substantial increases in carbon emissions overall—not to mention electricity price spikes, worsened air pollution, delayed retirements of heavily polluting coal plants, (..)

Carbon Emissions 182

Carbon Emissions Clean Energy Electricity Air Pollution 182

Yale E360

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Now, companies hope to extract lithium — a key metal for electric vehicle batteries — from its underground brines using technologies they say could reduce mining’s carbon emissions and water use. The Smackover Formation in southern Arkansas was once a major oil producer. Read more on E360 →

Carbon Emissions 342

Carbon Emissions Electricity Technology Technology 342

Yale E360

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Critics are questioning the project’s expense and its net savings in carbon emissions. Department of Energy is committed to building a network of hydrogen facilities and pipelines centered in southeast Pennsylvania. Read more on E360 →

Clean Energy 312

Clean Energy Carbon Emissions 312

Yale E360

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Markets that connect businesses hoping to offset their carbon emissions with climate change mitigation projects have been plagued by problems. But an economist and his co-authors argue that carbon markets can be reformed and play a significant role in slowing global warming Read more on E360 ?.

Carbon Emissions 313

Carbon Emissions Climate Change 313

Yale E360

JULY 28, 2021

Just 5 percent of all power plants globally — all of them coal-fired — are responsible for 73 percent of electricity-sector carbon emissions, according to a new study that calls for cutting emissions from "hyper-polluting" power plants. Read more on E360 ?.

Electricity 297

Electricity Carbon Emissions 297

Environment + Energy Leader

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The USDA is providing nearly $3 billion in funding for 70 pilot programs that among other goals will sequester millions of tons of carbon emissions. The post Programs Encourage Growth of Sustainable Agriculture appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Carbon Emissions 290

Carbon Emissions 290

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 16, 2023

.” Despite this knowledge and ample time to course correct, the industry has continued to extract and burn fossil fuels, while actively misleading the public , opposing efforts to reduce carbon emissions, and walking back climate pledges. 1) It starts with tracking emissions. 2) Combat disinformatio n.

Fossil Fuels 331

Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Climate Change Sea Level 331

New Scientist

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Despite talk of a green recovery, global greenhouse gas emissions continued to rise as the world emerged from coronavirus lockdowns

Carbon Emissions 145

Carbon Emissions Greenhouse 145

Environment + Energy Leader

MARCH 16, 2022

Silver Fern Farms is selling net zero beef, which was produced using carbon emission reduction systems on the farm, in the United States. The post Silver Fern Farms Produces Net Zero Beef Aided by Carbon Sequestration appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Carbon Emissions 279

Carbon Emissions 279

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 3, 2022

The majority 6–3 decision sharply curtails the EPA’s authority to set standards based on a broad range of flexible options to cut carbon emissions from the power sector—options such as replacing polluting fossil fuels with cheap and widely available wind and solar power coupled with battery storage. carbon emissions today.

Climate Change 334

Climate Change Fossil Fuels Carbon Emissions Nitrogen Oxides 334

New Scientist

JUNE 12, 2024

The estimated greenhouse gas emissions caused by the war in Ukraine are equivalent to around 175 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, and Ukraine plans to include the associated climate damage in its compensation claim against Russia

Carbon Emissions 145

Carbon Emissions Carbon Dioxide Greenhouse 145

Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 13, 2022

At the Our Ocean Conference convened in the Republic of Palau, Salesforce announced a global collaborative effort aimed at driving consistent standards around high-quality blue carbon projects and credits. The post Salesforce Works Toward a Global Effort to Make Blue Carbon Projects Consistent appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Carbon Emissions 288

Carbon Emissions Ocean 288

Yale E360

JULY 21, 2022

Voluntary family planning is too often ignored as a means to lower carbon emissions. But by making reproductive technologies more freely available, we can reduce global population — and human-caused emissions — in a manner that is consistent with personal liberties. Read more on E360 ?.

Carbon Emissions 52

Carbon Emissions Technology Technology 52

Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 7, 2021

A court in The Netherlands has ruled that Royal Dutch Shell must reduce its carbon emissions—and more.

Climate Change 246

Climate Change Carbon Emissions 246

Environment + Energy Leader

DECEMBER 20, 2022

PVH, a global fashion company, is working to generate zero waste at its business operations, zero carbon emissions, and zero hazardous chemicals. The post PVH Wants To Cut Emissions, Increase Green Energy Use, and Save Trees appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. It also wants all its products to be reused or recycled.

Carbon Emissions 264

Carbon Emissions Recycling Waste Renewable Energy 264

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Carbon-reduction plans, if not well designed, can worsen water scarcity and pollution. Plans to reduce carbon emissions should take water into account. Some low-carbon energy options require significant amounts of water. But is there the same focus on water’s role in reducing carbon emissions as there is for adaptation?

Biofuels 363

Biofuels Carbon Emissions Cooling Fossil Fuels 363

Yale E360

MAY 1, 2023

Just 10 countries are meeting the basic needs of their citizens in a sustainable way, according to a new study that looks at the water use and carbon emissions of 178 nations. Read more on E360 →

Carbon Emissions 251

Carbon Emissions 251

Legal Planet

JULY 21, 2022

The Supreme Court’s ruling in the West Virginia case left many people with the impression that it eliminated the government’s power to regulate carbon emissions. Carbon emissions standards for new vehicles. Transportation is now the biggest source of carbon emissions, so this is a really important field of regulations.

Carbon Emissions 246

Carbon Emissions Greenhouse Regulations Climate Change 246

Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 18, 2022

Bud Light Next has measured and offset last year’s carbon emissions to become Climate Neutral Certified and offers reduction plans for future emissions. The post Bud Light Next Offsets Emissions, Implements Reduction Plans appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Carbon Emissions 245

Carbon Emissions Recycling Waste 245

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Wangda Zuo, Rahman Azari and Jiazhen Ling will give the talk, “The Economic Impacts of Carbon Emission Trading Scheme on Building Retrofits,” at 4 p.m. on February 19, in 112 Walker Building on the Penn State University Park campus. The talk will also be available via Zoom.

Carbon Emissions 97

Carbon Emissions Renewable Energy 2024 97

Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In a recent column , Paul Krugman argued that cutting carbon emissions doesn’t have to mean an end to economic growth. Carbon emissions and growth aren’t joined at the hip. The numbers are really clear about the disconnect between the trajectories of GDP and emissions. He’s right about that.

Carbon Emissions 246

Carbon Emissions Fossil Fuels 2007 Air Pollution 246

New Scientist

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Governments should be aiming to trigger technological, economic and social tipping points that accelerate climate action, according to a major report

Carbon Emissions 143

Carbon Emissions Technology Technology Government 143

Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 30, 2023

Together, they will enable customized plans to lower carbon emissions, focusing on reducing costs while creating long-lasting solutions for decarbonization.

Carbon Emissions 230

Carbon Emissions 230

Environment + Energy Leader

DECEMBER 20, 2022

PVH, a global fashion company, is working to generate zero waste at its business operations, zero carbon emissions, and zero hazardous chemicals. The post PVH Wants To Cut Emissions, Increase Green Energy Use, and Save Trees appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. It also wants all its products to be reused or recycled.

Carbon Emissions 245

Carbon Emissions Recycling Waste Renewable Energy 245

Environment + Energy Leader

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The USDA is providing nearly $3 billion in funding for 70 pilot programs that among other goals will sequester millions of tons of carbon emissions. The post Programs Encourage Growth of Sustainable Agriculture appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Carbon Emissions 237

Carbon Emissions 237

Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 30, 2023

T-Mobile joined The Climate Pledge, a cross-sector network of businesses and organizations working together to address the difficulties of reducing global carbon emissions for a sustainable future, to support this new objective.

Carbon Emissions 245

Carbon Emissions 245

Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

GoGreen Plus allows customers to reduce the carbon emissions of their shipments by using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The post DHL Express Announces GoGreen Plus, a Carbon Reduction Program for Customers appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Carbon Emissions 234

Carbon Emissions 234

Scientific American

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

greenhouse gas emissions—one of the largest of the past decade—is still not enough to meet the country’s commitments under the Paris climate accord A projected drop in U.S.

Carbon Emissions 140

Carbon Emissions Greenhouse Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy 140