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The world’s electrical utilities still progressing too slowly towards a renewable energy transition

Envirotec Magazine

However only 26 companies have plans to phase out coal – which significantly hampers international efforts to limit global warming to 1.5 Amir Sokolowski, Global Director, Climate, CDP, said: “Our assessment of key companies from this highly influential sector gives us both a need to act and a reason to be hopeful.

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Brazilian study suggests better ways of managing MSW

Envirotec Magazine

Based on the results, they propose the creation of a national carbon credit fund to support sustainable waste management initiatives. million metric tons of CO 2 equivalent, for annual economic benefits of USD 44 million to USD 687 million in carbon credits.” “That would correspond to between 4.9 million and 57.2

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Revolutionizing Heavy-Duty Mobility with H2 Powered Mining Vehicles

Hydrogen Fuel News

Komatsu is aiming to reduce its global emissions by a whopping 50% by 2030, with a further goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. On the other hand, GM has set a target to achieve full carbon neutrality in both its products and operations by 2040. The mining industry is no exception.

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How Food Waste is Degrading the Environment

The Environmental Blog

And consider – after the US and China, wasted food is the third-largest carbon dioxide generator in the world. Between 8% and 10% of the world’s carbon emissions result from all these unconsumed products. billion tonnes of greenhouse gases (GHGs) equivalent to carbon dioxide are emitted annually due to food waste.

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Carbon capture: Global CCS project pipeline enjoys record growth in 2022

Business Green

Global CCS Institute reveals record growth in global CCS development pipeline but warns overall investment levels remain low. Analysis noted in the report suggests the IRA could increase the deployment of CCS in the United States 13-fold - or well over 110Mtpa in terms of carbon capture capacity - by 2030 compared to previous policy.

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How many trees are needed to offset a city’s carbon emissions?

AGreenLiving

The natural process of all plants taking in carbon and releasing oxygen not only gives us clean air to breathe but also stores carbon that otherwise contributes to global warming. The study is based on information available through the Global Carbon Atlas Global City Emissions dataset, which measures emissions levels.

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How many trees are needed to offset a city’s carbon emissions?

AGreenLiving

The natural process of all plants taking in carbon and releasing oxygen not only gives us clean air to breathe but also stores carbon that otherwise contributes to global warming. The study is based on information available through the Global Carbon Atlas Global City Emissions dataset, which measures emissions levels.

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