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Ice rink alternatives and their environmental impact

AGreenLiving

When the 1890s rolled around, the rush to patent ice rink surfaces began and has not abated since. HFCs heighten the greenhouse effect, while carbon dioxide similarly intensifies global warming. Carbon dioxide is a better alternative, though its use still contributes to global warming.

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Nitrous neutralization: Foam canister technology claims a first

Envirotec Magazine

Unlike the nitrous oxide (N2O) traditionally used as a propellant and foaming agent in food and drink single-use aerosol cans and refillable siphons, Triple Line Technology’s patented TLT-Foamer technology creates zero greenhouse gas emissions during use, as it replaces N20 with sustainable compressed air or nitrogen, explains the firm.

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'We need a new paradigm': Can the world ditch 'directionless' growth for a fairer, net zero economy?

Business Green

The more sobering trajectory shows the world continuing on its current unsustainable path, leading to global warming of around 2.5C The World Trade Organisation (WTO) should also enable 'leapfrogging' in developing nations by providing intellectual property rights waivers on patented renewables and health technology, it suggests.

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Global Briefing: US Senate backs plan to make daylight saving time permanent

Business Green

Campaigners maintain the move could improve health, boost economic activity, and lead to lower energy demand and carbon emissions. or 2C of global warming. If we can get this passed, we don't have to do this stupidity anymore. Pardon the pun, but this is an idea whose time has come.".