Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 23, 2023
They’re called Scope 3 emissions, and they are key to understanding the big picture of a company’s impact on the environment. First, let me explain the three “scopes” of carbon emissions. Scope 1 emissions come from power plants, oil rigs and other sources directly owned or controlled by a company.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Blackstone, which has stakes in more than 250 companies and 10,000 real estate holdings, will utilize Sphera’s platform to enhance its ability to measure progress against decarbonization efforts and strategically manage greenhouse gas emissions.
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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 ?.
Legal Planet
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Only the Congo, however, is still a net carbon sink. If trading mechanisms allow carbon emissions from one area to be offset by afforestation or reduced rates of deforestation, the climate is better off. The bottom line is that roughly 99% of carbon emissions are unregulated or not offset at all. Easy to say.
Circle of Blue
AUGUST 3, 2021
Like all other industries, the clock is ticking for the sector to cut its carbon pollution, given President Joe Biden’s goal to halve the country’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. Water Sector Carbon Emissions, But Its Potential Remains Underdeveloped appeared first on Circle of Blue.
Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Last week, the Federal Highway Administration finalized an important regulation–the greenhouse gas performance measure. Currently, only 24 states and the District of Columbia have laws requiring them to set targets and track their greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.
Legal Planet
MARCH 13, 2025
Aviation is a significant and growing source of greenhouse gas emissions. But the federal government in the United States has failed to address it so far. Opponents will undoubtedly argue that such state-based initiatives conflict with federal law.
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