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Emissions
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3 Questions: What the laws of physics tell us about CO2 removal
In a report on the feasibility of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, physicists say these technologies are…
A Recipe For Zero-emissions Fuel: Soda Cans, Seawater, And Caffeine
MIT engineers have developed a fast and sustainable method for producing hydrogen fuel using aluminum, saltwater, and coffee…
Study: Global Deforestation Leads To More Mercury Pollution
Scientists quantify a previously overlooked driver of human-related mercury emissions. Adam Zewe | MIT NewsMIT News (https://news.mit.edu/2024/study-global-deforestation-leads-more-mercury-pollution-0212) About…
Russia-Ukraine War Could Spike Global Food Insecurity, Emissions
If the war in Ukraine significantly cuts grain exports, surging prices could increase food insecurity and carbon dioxide…
7 Steps For Delivering Net Zero Supply Chains
An HSBC and BCG report found that despite increasing numbers of large corporates making emissions commitments, delivering on…
Which Countries Are Meeting Their Paris Agreement Goals?
When it comes to emission reductions, some countries aim high but miss the mark by a long shot…
Drive Sustainable Growth with Practical and Effective Climate Change Solutions
In 2019, carbon dioxide levels and greenhouse gases rose to new records, making it the second warmest year…
Electric Delivery Vehicle Emissions Depend On Charging
A study shows that when, where, and how electric delivery fleet vehicles are charged can greatly affect their…
How Coronavirus Puts Climate Activism In Quarantine
These days, all the focus is on the Coronavirus, which is justified. But in the meantime, climate activism…
The Madrid Climate Talks Failed Spectacularly. Here’s What Went Down
The United Nations’ COP25 climate talks concluded on Sunday morning in Madrid, almost 40 hours overtime. After two…
40 Years Ago, Scientists Predicted Climate Change. And Hey, They Were Right
Forty years ago, a group of climate scientists sat down at Woods Hole in Massachusetts for the first…
Why Scientists Have Modelled Climate Change Right Up To The Year 2300
The seas will continue to rise for 300 years. That’s the conclusion of a new study, published in Nature…
How NYC Will Cut A Million Tons Of Emissions From City Buildings
Mayor Bill de Blasio will announced a multi-faceted plan to speed progress in the city’s efforts to cut…
Think Cities Make You Smart? Think Again. If You Can.
Metropolitan cities continue to swell across the U.S. as millions flock to densely populated regions seeking employment and…