Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
The world’s biggest carbon-removal plant just opened. In a year, it’ll negate just 3 seconds’ worth of global emissions.
The world’s biggest carbon-capture plant – which sucks carbon dioxide out of the air – just opened.
Poland ordered to pay $580,000 fine for each day it continues operating a controversial coal mine
Poland will have to pay a €500,000 ($586,000) fine for each day it continues extracting coal at an open-pit mine near the Czech and German borders, Europe’s top court ruled Monday.
The companies polluting the planet have spent millions to make you think carpooling and recycling will save us
Plastics companies spent millions to kickstart recycling programs, and it helped them avoid bans. Decades later, fossil-fuel interests spend millions to promote carpooling and reducing energy use.
Maersk CEO Says Construction of Fossil Fueled Ships Should Be Banned
Maersk CEO Soren Skou says the International Maritime Organization should take a tip from the European auto industry by banning the construction of fossil fueled ships.
Amazon, meet Amazon: Tech giant rolls out rainforest carbon offset project
Tech giant Amazon has announced a nature-based carbon removal project in the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest in partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC).
Harvard University to end investment in fossil fuels
Harvard University is ending its investments in fossil fuels, the school’s president said on Thursday, drawing praise from divestment activists who had long pressed the leading university to exit such holdings.
Siemens Gamesa Launches Wind Turbine with RecyclableBlades — a World’s First
In recent reports, Siemens Gamesa launched RecyclableBlade for wind turbines. The technology, a world’s first of its kind, is commercially ready for offshore use.
Hyundai to offer hydrogen fuel cell versions of all commercial vehicles by 2028
Hyundai Motor Group said on Tuesday it plans to offer hydrogen fuel cell versions for all its commercial vehicles by 2028 and will cut the price of fuel cell vehicles to battery electric levels two years later.
The six problems aviation must fix to hit net zero
With passenger numbers growing and time to slash emissions dwindling fast, the industry must tackle urgent stumbling blocks on fuel, frequent flyers and more
It’s official: You can’t buy leaded gasoline for cars anywhere on Earth
Algeria halted sale of leaded gas last month, prompting the UN to declare ‘official end’ of its use in cars
Alaska Man builds 300kW Hydroelectric Plant in his Back Yard
An Anchorage hydrologist recently flipped the switch on a state-of-the-art hydroelectric system that he built on his mountainous property near Ram Valley, above Eagle River.
It’s Not a Competition, But Renewables Are Beating Nuclear Anyway
There’s still a place for nuclear in the energy mix, if only investment would get back on track
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.