Tech must lead on carbon neutrality
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Sponsored: The tech industry is far from the biggest polluter, but it’ll be a key leader in solving the most pressing issue of our time: saving our planet.
UPS Goes Carbon Neutral With Offset Program
Green Business Bureau
APRIL 1, 2020
An offset program like UPS’s carbon neutral service , though, can help minimize these emissions, paving the way for a new era of sustainable shipping. What Is UPS’s Carbon Neutral Shipping Program? UPS rolled out its carbon neutral shipping option several years ago and has been improving upon it ever since.
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China considers going ‘Carbon Neutral’, peaking Emissions
Mr. Sustainability
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Summary - China considers going carbon neutral. China is considering carbon neutrality as part of its long term climate plan, the country’s foreign ministry announced following a summit with EU leaders. At the summit on Monday, EU leaders pushed China to aim for climate neutrality by 2060 or face punitive carbon tariffs.
The world’s first ‘carbon-neutral’ cargo ship is already low on gas
Grist
MARCH 8, 2021
When shipping giant Maersk announced last month it would operate a “carbon-neutral” vessel by 2023, the Danish company committed to using a fuel that’s made from renewable sources, is free of soot-forming pollutants — and is currently in scarce supply. E-methanol is made by combining hydrogen with carbon dioxide.
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Three takeaways from Amazon’s new carbon neutralization plan
EDF + Business
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
That’s why Amazon’s new carbon neutralization paper is a breath of fresh air. The science says we must reduce pollution by 50% in the next 10 years. Ensuring the quality of carbon credits is crucial. Investing in carbon markets is critical to reaching net zero, but navigating their complexities is hard.
Using LIDAR data to help accelerate the move to carbon-neutral farming
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 5, 2021
The LIDAR data is being used to calculate above-ground carbon storage. The ARCZero (Accelerating Ruminant Carbon Zero) project has commissioned aerial mapping specialist Bluesky to record LiDAR measurements for seven commercial farms across Northern Ireland.
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Silestone innovates with carbon-neutral quartz collection
AGreenLiving
JANUARY 28, 2022
Silestone® Sunlit Days carbon-neutral technology has garnered the line a win in the Hard Surfacing, Tiles & Stone Category in 2021 Architizer A+ Product Awards. Notably, the collection is the first ever to achieve carbon-neutral status. Silestone innovates with carbon-neutral quartz collection.
Bank of America becomes carbon neutral one year ahead of schedule
Business Green
JANUARY 22, 2020
Bank of America has become the latest corporate to hit carbon neutrality, with the firm announcing yesterday it has met the target a year ahead of schedule. Being carbon neutral is core to our $300bn, 10-year environmental business initiative that is helping finance the transition to a low-carbon future.".
Oil industry has sought to block state backing for green tech since 1960s
The Guardian: Energy
MARCH 8, 2024
Research shows industry lobbying against support for solar panels and electric cars while enjoying subsidies itself The oil industry has fought against government support for clean technologies for more than half a century, the Guardian can reveal, even as vast subsidies have propped up its polluting business model.
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How Much Do Electric Vehicles Help in Reducing Pollution?
The Environmental Blog
MARCH 4, 2020
The question remains, however, how much do they actually help in the reduction of pollution? While electricity allows these modes of transportation to be carbon-neutral, they still use a pretty significant amount of non-renewable energy resources , both in the manufacturing process and during regular charges. Balance is key.
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Why Polluters’ Greenwashing Works and How to Fight It
DeSmogBlog
JULY 27, 2023
He’s an ExxonMobil scientist in a company ad that also shows other scientists in a high-tech lab working to develop “low-carbon technologies.” Basically, polluting companies increasingly need to present themselves as green to avoid accountability for their contributions to the climate crisis. To do so, they turn to greenwashing.
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The Wild West of plastic credits and offsets
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
There’s a new kid on the block of sustainability claims being made by businesses: "plastic neutrality." And, much like the market for carbon offsets, it’s messy. . The new term "plastic neutrality" is being used to convey that a company has offset its "plastic footprint.". Consider carbon markets again.
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Apple has an edge over its competitors in the fight against climate change
The Verge: Energy
OCTOBER 16, 2023
To be sure, a completely separate report published by a different environmental group last week casts some doubt on Apple’s recent carbon neutral claims. The new Stand.earth report published today includes recommendations for companies to rein in that pollution. The Verge reached out to each of the companies in the report. “We
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Apple creates $200 million fund for nature-based climate solutions
GreenBiz
APRIL 22, 2021
The Restore Fund money will go to investing in working forests to transition them to more sustainable management practices that will sequester more carbon from the atmosphere to balance Apple’s carbon footprint in its hardware supply chain, while the timber production will produce financial profits for Apple as an investor.
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Wood isn’t the climate-friendly material you think it is
Grist
JULY 7, 2023
Whether used to heat your house or build it, wood is often touted as carbon-neutral, especially by biofuel and lumber companies and even some environmentalists. The logic seems simple enough: Sure, logging unleashes planet-warming carbon into the air, but that can be replaced with new trees that suck carbon back out of the air.
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New study urges media outlets to include air pollution data in weather forecasts
Business Green
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
is launching a new service to help media outlets include information on air pollution levels in their weather forecasts. Between March and June, air pollution reports gave the UK a glimpse of life with less air pollution , as nitrogen oxide levels in some cities fell by around 60 per cent due to less traffic on the roads.
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New adsorbent removes radioactive caesium ions from nuclear wastewater
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 20, 2023
The new material exhibits 68% higher adsorption of Cs+ in acidic conditions than in neutral conditions, and ushers in the possibility of designing high-performance adsorbents. It does not release air pollutants and greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide as by-products. The team found that at pH 5.5
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Is 'net zero' much ado about nothing?
GreenBiz
MAY 11, 2021
Net zero can be achieved, first and foremost, by cutting or eliminating greenhouse gas emissions and, secondarily, by offsetting any remaining emissions through such actions as planting trees, investing in renewable energy projects that replace fossil-fuel energy, or investing in novel carbon-removal technologies such as direct air capture.
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Investigation: Majority of Directors of World’s Top Insurance Companies Tied to Polluting Industries
DeSmogBlog
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Just over half of all directors at 30 of the world’s largest insurance companies have affiliations to polluting companies and organisations, reveals an investigation by DeSmog, including several individuals holding senior roles at some of the world’s largest energy companies. Which raises the obvious question, why? Shrago said.
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The COD delusion?
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 13, 2022
A Chinese study published in December aims to quantify the role of Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) – and its predominance as a way of measuring organic pollution – in causing unnecessary GHG emissions. COD is widely used as an indicator of organic pollution in wastewater. Measurement methods compared.
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Does offsetting really distract from carbon reductions?
Terra Infirma
OCTOBER 30, 2023
One of the allegations flung at the Net Zero concept, and Carbon Neutral before it, is that the offsetting element acts like a get out of jail free card, letting polluters carry on emitting with their conscience clear. The post Does offsetting really distract from carbon reductions? appeared first on Terra Infirma.
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Sponsored Content: “Laser-focused on net zero”
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Mark Naples, General Manager at Umicore Coating Services writes: Laser absorption spectroscopy is a powerful tool for detecting trace gases and has been widely used in the monitoring of atmospheric greenhouse gases, pollution, and respiration processes, including human breath analysis.
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Is waste to hydrogen a form of green energy?
Hydrogen Fuel News
OCTOBER 7, 2023
There is a difference between the use of this carbon emission-free fuel and its clean production. Those that are considered to be green H2 usually use organic waste as their energy production feedstock, while capturing and commercializing any carbon emissions produced.
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8 Carbon-Neutral Household Products for the Conscious Consumer
The Environmental Blog
MAY 4, 2022
If you’re like many conscious consumers, you’re probably at least a little bit concerned about the size of your carbon footprint. Every time we buy a new product, drive a car, take a flight or flip on the air conditioner, we contribute to carbon pollution. What Does ‘Carbon-Neutral’ Mean? .
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A Guide to Six Greenwashing Terms Big Ag Is Bringing to COP28
DeSmogBlog
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Regenerative Agriculture Often accompanied with: carbon storage, no till, crop rotation With host country the UAE spearheading a new “Regenerative Landscapes” project in close partnership with the likes of Pepsico, Nestlé and fertilizer giant Yara, the term “ regenerative agriculture ” is likely to be a hot topic at COP28.
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How E-Scooters Are Shaping Green Urban Transportation
U.S. Green Technology
AUGUST 11, 2021
Ecologists identify carbon emissions as the leading climate change culprit. In response, companies develop new technology, decreasing atmospheric pollution and increasing the carbon neutrality of future society. As eco-consciousness rises globally, individuals examine the environmental effects of their daily actions.
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Ed’s note: Hydrogen fueled next-gen urban infrastructure
Smart Energy International
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
But just to refresh your memory, I’ll use the European Space Agency’s (ESA) recent definition: “When they photosynthesise, plants use sunlight to break apart water into hydrogen and oxygen, and then combine the resulting hydrogen with carbon dioxide from the air to create carbohydrates”. That includes hydrogen. Can we solve this “tiny” issue?
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Europe’s wood pellet market is worsening environmental racism in the American South
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 21, 2020
What Ahoskie got was approximately 50 direct jobs, local tree loss, noise , heavy traffic, air pollution, and combustible dust from wood drying and processing that threatens their health and enjoyment of their homes. South, which is already bearing the brunt of climate change effects. . “As
Support Bedford 2030’s Climate Action Now Efforts and a Chance to Win a Tesla
Green Living Guy
APRIL 21, 2022
Bedford 2030 envisions a carbon-neutral world and aspires to a sustainable community […]. Bedford 2030 addresses the urgent issue of climate change through the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the preservation of natural resources.
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Pathways Alliance Co-founder Donated to Pierre Poilievre Campaign, Records Show
DeSmogBlog
APRIL 4, 2024
But federal records newly reviewed by DeSmog reveal that the group’s co-founder has personally donated to the Conservative Party of Canada, whose leader Pierre Poilievre is campaigning to abolish the country’s most prominent climate policy, a nationwide tax on carbon emissions, saying it brings “misery and suffering on the Canadian people.”
For most Canadians, carbon pricing is a money-saver
Clean Energy Canada
MARCH 31, 2020
OTTAWA — Sarah Petrevan, policy director at Clean Energy Canada, made the following statement regarding the annual increase to the federal price on pollution: “Let’s be crystal clear: Canada’s price on pollution gives money back to Canadians in the form of a tax rebate. And yet the misinformation campaign continues.
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Kansas City plans for all-electric fleet
Greenability Magazine
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
The city of Kansas City, MO announced last week that it is committing to an all-electric fleet for new vehicle purchases as part of its’ pledge to reach climate neutral citywide by 2040. Air pollution contributes to the high rate of asthma in the central city, so reducing gas emissions will make breathing easier for many residents.
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New research method reveals significant reduction in carbon footprint of British pig farms
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
The carbon footprint of British pig farming has reduced by almost 40% over the last 20 years, according to a new study, using a new methodology, led by the Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) at Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland. for Global Warming Potential (commonly known as carbon footprint); 21.2%
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Danone ramps up recycled plastics across Evian and Volvic brands
Business Green
MARCH 6, 2020
Both Evian and Volvic also set to become 'carbon neutral' in the UK in 2020, claims the French food and drinks giant. The challenges of plastic pollution and climate change that we face are more pressing than ever, therefore we need to accelerate the actions to reduce our footprint.".
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All new London buses to be zero-emission
Charged
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has announced that all new Transport for London (TfL) buses will be carbon-neutral. London will no longer procure new diesel or hybrid buses, and will only procure zero-emission buses,” the Mayor announced, adding that London’s chronic air pollution is “a shameful health crisis.”.
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California Energy Commission Awards Aptera Motors $21 Million Grant for Solar Mobility Manufacturing
CleanTech San Diego
MARCH 13, 2023
According to Co-CEO Chris Anthony, “Working with the CEC enables us to produce grid-free, carbon neutral solar mobility, while creating new jobs for all Californians (targeting 10% in underserved communities). Producible at mass scale, Aptera will ultimately result in remarkable GHG and criteria pollutant reductions.
How Shell Used a ‘Granfluencer’ to Promote its Brand
DeSmogBlog
AUGUST 15, 2023
A “granfluencer” known as “our Filipino grandma” is among an army of US-based influencers being used by fossil fuel giants to promote major polluters to younger audiences, DeSmog can reveal. No energy transition can be successful if people are not aware of the alternatives available to them. Juarez and Sangaland declined to comment.
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Arctic Green Energy and Sinopec to go global with joint venture
ThinkGeoEnergy
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
SGE is also expanding fast into geothermal power generation, and advancing their carbon neutrality strategy towards becoming carbon-positive by offering carbon capture solutions. SGE invite partners to join their mission of transforming polluted cities into clean, breathing cities.
Horizon Europe’s future energy R&I to focus on European Green Deal
Smart Energy International
MARCH 28, 2024
The strategic plan for Horizon Europe for 2025-2027 sets out the overarching driver for the climate, energy and mobility ‘cluster’ to achieve a fair transition to climate neutrality and build resilience in the EU by 2050.
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Global Briefing: California backs plan for 2035 ban on sale of polluting cars
Business Green
AUGUST 26, 2022
UK and US banks accused of financing Russian 'carbon bombs'. US and UK financial institutions have this week been accused of continuing to fund Russian "carbon bomb" fossil fuel projects that are both aiding Russia's illegal war in Ukraine and threatening to breach global climate goals. Japan announces plan to revive nuclear industry.
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FedEx to electrify its delivery fleet by 2040
Charged
MARCH 4, 2021
FedEx has announced a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. The delivery giant will invest $2 billion in vehicle electrification, sustainable energy and carbon sequestration. Americans expect our institutions of government to lead, not cling to older, more polluting technologies. Source: FedEx.
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EU Ambassador: ‘Green Growth Will Be the Key’ to Europe’s Recovery
GreenTechMedia
MAY 14, 2020
Late last year, the European Union introduced a $1 trillion plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and achieve a just transition away from polluting technologies. Europe’s Green Deal enjoys strong backing from many of the EU’s top political figures. But it faces pushback from coal-heavy member states.
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Concrete progress: Tarmac orders UK's first battery electric mixer truck
Business Green
JUNE 28, 2022
Tarmac places order with Renault Trucks for cutting edge 'carbon neutral' battery electric mixer truck. Tarmac has announced plans to deploy the UK's first battery electric mixer truck, paving the way for a significant reduction in carbon emissions and air pollution at its construction sites.
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New California Energy Policy Simulator Modeling Shows Major Benefits Of Early Action
Energy Innovation
JUNE 16, 2022
This year’s Draft Scoping Plan proposes a pathway to achieve the state’s target of 40 percent emissions below 1990 levels and economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2045. . This scenario relies on already mature technologies to achieve near-term emissions reductions, as opposed to nascent technologies such as carbon removal.
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