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Carbon Emissions

What Effect Will Replacing Short-Haul Flights Have on Carbon Dioxide Emissions and International Connectivity?

Last December, France obtained approval from the European Commission to prohibit short-haul flights with alternatives by rail taking less than 2.5 hours, in a m…

Carbon Emissions

What Effect Will Replacing Short-Haul Flights Have on Carbon Dioxide Emissions and International Connectivity?

Last December, France obtained approval from the European Commission to prohibit short-haul flights with alternatives by rail taking less than 2.5 hours, in a m…

Carbon Emissions

First Steps Toward More Climate-Friendly Streaming

In recent years, video streaming has increased significantly. While every German spent an average of 42 minutes a day watching online videos on YouTube, Netflix…

Nuclear Technology

Democrats Wrestle With Studying ‘Advanced’ Nuclear Energy in Wake of Minnesota Carbon-Free Bill

The research might be something of an olive branch from Democrats to minority Republicans, who lambasted the DFL for refusing to lift a ban on new nuclear plant…

Carbon Emissions

Wildfire Smoke May Worsen Extreme Blazes Near Some Coasts, According to New Research

Smoke from Southern California wildfires moves towards the Pacific Ocean, creating spectacular dark skies as a local on Oxnard Shores Beach California captures …

Carbon Neutral

Scientists Say Climate Change Contributed to the Bronze Age Collapse—One of History’s Biggest Riddles

Archaeologists work on the remains of a Hittite palace and its luxurious ceramics and glassware, which were discovered at the Usakli Hoyuk excavation site, near…

Electric Car

Nikola Eligible for Carb Voucher Programme

Nikola has received approval from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its Tre FCEV truck to be eligible for the Board’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission…

Net Zero Emission

The Future of Flight in a Net-Zero-Carbon World: 9 Scenarios, Lots of Sustainable Biofuel

Several major airlines have pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by midcentury to fight climate change. It's an ambitious goal that will require an en…

Energy Saving

New Superalloy Could Cut Carbon Emissions From Power Plants

As the world looks for ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions, researchers from Sandia National Laboratories have shown that a new 3D-printed superalloy could hel…

Thermal Coal

Coal Dominates Asia Pacific’s Generation Mix in 2022

However, the share of low-carbon resources is increasing.Asia Pacific’s electricity was sourced mainly from coal which accounted for 57% of the region&rsq…

Hydrogen Project

Blending Hydrogen With Natural Gas Could Help Fuel Energy Transition

Burning a blend of hydrogen and natural gas to heat our homes could save as much as 5% on carbon emissions without changing existing infrastructure, says a Univ…

Biofuel

DOE Funds Bioenergy Carbon Capture Projects

The U.S. Department of Energy on Jan. 30 awarded $131 million for 33 carbon management projects. At least four of the funded projects specifically address carbo…

Net Zero Emission

UK Confirms Record Single-Year Rise in Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2021

Image: Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire | Credit: iStockOfficial data confirms UK emissions rose five per cent in 2021, yet they were still lower than befo…

Carbon Emissions

President Biden Warns Corporates Must ‘Pay Their Fair Share’ to Help Tackle Climate Crisis

Image: Credit: White HouseState of the Union address touts success of historic US climate legislation, but warns more action is needed to tackle escalating envi…

Carbon Emissions

Study Documents a Halt to Deforestation in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest After Indigenous Communities Gain Title to Their Territories

Land rights granted by the government make a difference, allowing forests to slowly begin healing, researchers find.