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How The End Of Carbon Capture Could Spark A New Industrial Revolution
The U.S. Department of Energy's decision to claw back US$3.7 billion in grants from industrial demonstration projects may create an unexpected opening for American manufacturing.
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Warning Signs On Climate Flashing Bright Red: Top Scientists
From carbon pollution to sea-level rise to global heating, the pace and level of key climate change indicators are all in unchartered territory, more than 60 top scientists warned Thursday.
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This Low-Tech Solution Cut Ship Emissions By Up To 24%
During the pandemic, as many as 100 giant container ships would idle off the Southern California coast, belching pollutants as they waited for a berth to unload cargo at the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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Oceans Feel The Heat From Human Climate Pollution
The ocean not only stores heat, it has also taken up 20 to 30 percent of all humans' carbon dioxide emissions since the 1980s.
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Electric Trains Revolutionise California's Air Quality, Cutting Toxins By 89%
The electrification of Caltrain in the San Francisco Bay Area has led to a significant reduction in toxic black carbon, improving air quality for commuters and residents. The study found an average reduction of 89% in riders' exposure to black carbon
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'You Let 1 Lakh Vehicles Pollute...': BJP Targets Arvind Kejriwal Over Report
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Sirsa has accused Arvind Kejriwal's AAP - in power before the BJP won the February election - of allowing more than 1.08 lakh vehicles to run on city roads despite each emitting high levels of carbon monoxide.
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Iceland's 'Mammoth' Carbon Capture Plant: What It Means For Climate Crisis
At full capacity, Mammoth is expected to remove 36,000 tons of carbon annually equivalent to taking around 7,800 gas-powered cars off the road for a year.
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New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050
A study from UC Santa Barbara and Berkeley suggests four key policies that could reduce global plastic waste mismanagement by 91 percent and cut related emissions by 30 percent by 2050. The policies include a mandate for 40 percent recycled plastic in new products, a cap on plastic production, greater investment in waste management, and a fee on pl...
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Global Carbon Emissions Hit Record High In 2024
Our latest annual stocktake shows the world is on track to reach a new record: 37.4 billion tonnes of CO emitted from fossil fuels in 2024. This is an increase of 0.8% from the previous year.
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No More Pollution? New Material Can Absorb, Trap Greenhouse Gases
The material shows excellent stability in water, which makes it useful to be used in capturing carbon in industrial settings.
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Iceland Debuts "Mammoth", Largest Plant To Suck Planet-Heating Pollution From Air
The world's largest facility for extracting carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere is up and running in Iceland.
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Microplastics Crisis Demands More Than Just Ocean Cleanups and Biodegradables, Says Expert
In 2004, Professor Richard Thompson, a marine biologist from the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom, coined the term "microplastics."
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Opinion: The Truth Behind Claims India Is World's Third-Largest Polluter
The big, global push to paint India as a climate bugbear has started taking shape. All fingers are pointing at India, criticisms are growing on New Delhi's energy policy and how it is apparently not in sync with global standards.
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Developed Nations Consuming Over 80% Of Carbon Budget, Centre Tells Rajya Sabha
Developed countries have consumed more than 80% of the global carbon budget, leaving countries like India with very little carbon space for the future, the government said today.
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Canada Wildfire Smoke Breaks Previous Emission Record As Fire Rages On
Enormous plumes of smoke have choked the air in Canada and neighbouring United States, affecting more than 100 million people and at times disrupting flights and forcing the cancellation of outdoor events.
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How The End Of Carbon Capture Could Spark A New Industrial Revolution
The U.S. Department of Energy's decision to claw back US$3.7 billion in grants from industrial demonstration projects may create an unexpected opening for American manufacturing.
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Warning Signs On Climate Flashing Bright Red: Top Scientists
From carbon pollution to sea-level rise to global heating, the pace and level of key climate change indicators are all in unchartered territory, more than 60 top scientists warned Thursday.
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This Low-Tech Solution Cut Ship Emissions By Up To 24%
During the pandemic, as many as 100 giant container ships would idle off the Southern California coast, belching pollutants as they waited for a berth to unload cargo at the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
-
Oceans Feel The Heat From Human Climate Pollution
The ocean not only stores heat, it has also taken up 20 to 30 percent of all humans' carbon dioxide emissions since the 1980s.
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Electric Trains Revolutionise California's Air Quality, Cutting Toxins By 89%
The electrification of Caltrain in the San Francisco Bay Area has led to a significant reduction in toxic black carbon, improving air quality for commuters and residents. The study found an average reduction of 89% in riders' exposure to black carbon
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'You Let 1 Lakh Vehicles Pollute...': BJP Targets Arvind Kejriwal Over Report
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Sirsa has accused Arvind Kejriwal's AAP - in power before the BJP won the February election - of allowing more than 1.08 lakh vehicles to run on city roads despite each emitting high levels of carbon monoxide.
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Iceland's 'Mammoth' Carbon Capture Plant: What It Means For Climate Crisis
At full capacity, Mammoth is expected to remove 36,000 tons of carbon annually equivalent to taking around 7,800 gas-powered cars off the road for a year.
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New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050
A study from UC Santa Barbara and Berkeley suggests four key policies that could reduce global plastic waste mismanagement by 91 percent and cut related emissions by 30 percent by 2050. The policies include a mandate for 40 percent recycled plastic in new products, a cap on plastic production, greater investment in waste management, and a fee on pl...
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Global Carbon Emissions Hit Record High In 2024
Our latest annual stocktake shows the world is on track to reach a new record: 37.4 billion tonnes of CO emitted from fossil fuels in 2024. This is an increase of 0.8% from the previous year.
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No More Pollution? New Material Can Absorb, Trap Greenhouse Gases
The material shows excellent stability in water, which makes it useful to be used in capturing carbon in industrial settings.
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Iceland Debuts "Mammoth", Largest Plant To Suck Planet-Heating Pollution From Air
The world's largest facility for extracting carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere is up and running in Iceland.
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Microplastics Crisis Demands More Than Just Ocean Cleanups and Biodegradables, Says Expert
In 2004, Professor Richard Thompson, a marine biologist from the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom, coined the term "microplastics."
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Opinion: The Truth Behind Claims India Is World's Third-Largest Polluter
The big, global push to paint India as a climate bugbear has started taking shape. All fingers are pointing at India, criticisms are growing on New Delhi's energy policy and how it is apparently not in sync with global standards.
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Developed Nations Consuming Over 80% Of Carbon Budget, Centre Tells Rajya Sabha
Developed countries have consumed more than 80% of the global carbon budget, leaving countries like India with very little carbon space for the future, the government said today.
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Canada Wildfire Smoke Breaks Previous Emission Record As Fire Rages On
Enormous plumes of smoke have choked the air in Canada and neighbouring United States, affecting more than 100 million people and at times disrupting flights and forcing the cancellation of outdoor events.
