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Environmental initiatives
What is cover cropping and how is it reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
16 February 2023According to the United States Environmental protection Agency, in 2020, agriculture accounted for 11.2 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Stephaine Kortman is a research scientist at CSU Monterey Bay; she studies soil greenhouse gas emissions, and she says that Carbon Dioxide is not the only gas emitted from farmland. https://www.ksbw.com/article/forecasting-our-future-what-is-cover-cropping-and-how-is-it-reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/42945249#
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Environmental initiatives
Nandi Hills Ropeway to minimize Carbon footprint, Karnataka Tourism signs development agreement
16 February 2023Revenue and Non-revenue generating facilities have been planned at Upper & Lower landing stations. These facilities would also cater to tourists staying at Hotel and accommodation facilities around the location. https://www.traveldailynews.asia/attractions-theme-parks/nandi-hills-ropeway-to-minimize-carbon-footprint-karnataka-tourism-signs-development-agreement/
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Companies
Lovely Poo Poo Encourages People to Adopt a Sustainable Lifestyle to Reduce Deforestation
16 February 2023Lovely Poo Poo introduces sustainable toilet paper as part of a sustainable lifestyle. A sustainable lifestyle meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/news/lovely-poo-poo-encourages-people-to-adopt-a-sustainable-lifestyle-to-reduce-deforestation
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Mobility
Can data help fashion slash overproduction and reduce emissions?
16 February 2023According to a new analysis of practices, one of the most wasteful consumer sectors can significantly improve its environmental record with relative ease. https://environmentjournal.online/articles/can-data-help-fashion-slash-overproduction-and-reduce-emissions/
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Companies
DHL Express Announces GoGreen Plus, a Carbon Reduction Program for Customers
16 February 2023DHL Express, founded in 1969, is a global logistics and express courier company that provides international shipping, courier, and parcel delivery services. https://www.environmentalleader.com/2023/02/gogreen-plus-dhl-express/
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Mobility
Is Biodiesel More Effective Than Electric at Reducing Carbon?
16 February 2023With the transportation sector being the largest source of GHG emissions in the U.S.1, fleets are increasingly feeling the pressure to lower carbon emissions. https://www.ttnews.com/articles/biodiesel-more-effective-electric-reducing-carbon
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Environmental initiatives
Using spiders as environmentally-friendly pest control
16 February 2023Groups of spiders could be used as an environmentally-friendly way to protect crops against agricultural pests. https://phys.org/news/2023-02-spiders-environmentally-friendly-pest.html
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Environmental initiatives
Fight Climate Change, Reduce Your Carbon Footprint, And Support Global Communities With Solaxy
16 February 2023The Solaxy Group, one of the leading developers of net-zero carbon projects, announced on February 16, 2023 that the pre-launch of its innovative carbon credit marketplace. https://www.pollutiononline.com/doc/fight-climate-change-reduce-your-carbon-footprint-and-support-global-communities-with-solaxy-0001
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Environmental initiatives
On a mission to curb rig emissions, Diamond Offshore joins forces with Norwegian firm
16 February 2023In a bid to reduce the carbon footprint of its rig fleet and improve energy efficiency, Diamond Offshore, an offshore drilling contractor, has teamed up with Norway’s Stepwise, a technology-enabled service driving systematic decarbonisation of heavy industry with an initial focus on the offshore energy segment. https://www.offshore-energy.biz/on-a-mission-to-curb-rig-emissions-diamond-offshore-joins-forces-with-norwegian-firm/
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Companies
AXIS Capital commits to reducing emissions
16 February 2023AXIS Capital Holdings has announced a commitment to a 50% absolute reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 across its operations. The commitment is the company’s latest step in its plan to transition to a low-carbon economy. https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/nz/news/environmental/axis-capital-commits-to-reducing-emissions-436578.aspx
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Environmental initiatives
EU Proposes to Make All New City Buses Zero-Emission by 2030
15 February 2023The Commission of the European Union has presented a plan through which it requires new buses operating within the bloc to have zero-emissions by the year 2030. https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/eu-proposes-to-make-all-new-city-buses-zero-emission-by-2030/
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Environmental initiatives
Scientists have invented a wild way to remove plastic pollution from our oceans with egg whites: ‘99% efficiency’
15 February 2023Researchers at Princeton Engineering have found a way to turn your breakfast food into a new material that can cheaply remove microplastics from our oceans. https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/scientists-have-invented-a-wild-way-to-remove-plastic-pollution-from-our-oceans-with-egg-whites-99-efficiency/ar-AA15ELMs?li=BBnba9O
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Environmental initiatives
UNDP and The Ocean Cleanup sign MoU to eliminating plastic pollution in oceans
15 February 2023Plastic pollution poses an existential threat to the health of the world’s oceans and the billions of people who depend on marine resources for food and income. https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/science-environment/2352922-undp-and-the-ocean-cleanup-sign-mou-to-eliminating-plastic-pollution-in-oceans
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Companies
ProAmpac Debuts New ProActive Sustainability Products
15 February 2023ProAmpac announced that it's debuting new products from its ProActive Sustainability Portfolio at Packaging Innovations 2023. https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/100870-proampac-debuts-new-proactive-sustainability-products
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Environmental initiatives
China's chance to further reduce diesel emissions with robust policy "punches"
15 February 2023Doing more to abate emissions from diesel fleets can be one of the most critical missions for China in the next decade. https://theicct.org/china-diesel-policy-punches-feb23/
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Mobility
Kangaroo fecal microbes could reduce cow methane emissions
15 February 2023Baby kangaroos have acetic acid-producing bacteria in their foregut, which can aid muscle growth in cattle. https://www.beefmagazine.com/news/kangaroo-fecal-microbes-could-reduce-cow-methane-emissions
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Environmental initiatives
Plastic Bans To Solve Plastic Pollution
15 February 2023Governments might finally be getting serious about plastic pollution. National and state governments around the world passed single-use plastic bans in 2022, but it’s not big governments that are taking action. https://earth911.com/business-policy/plastic-bans-to-solve-plastic-pollution/
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Environmental initiatives
25% of money managers took steps to reduce carbon emissions
15 February 2023A fourth of CEOs at global money and wealth management firms completed initiatives to reduce the carbon emissions of their businesses, according to a survey conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers Luxembourg. https://www.pionline.com/esg/25-money-managers-took-steps-reduce-carbon-emissions-pwc
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People
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Corridors
15 February 2023Biden-Harris Administration Announces Funding for Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Corridors, Expansion of EV Charging in Underserved Communities https://www.energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-announces-funding-zero-emission-medium-and-heavy-duty-vehicle
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Companies
Schwalbe Is Developing E-Bike Tires Made Of Recycled Materials
15 February 2023The German bike tire company is working with fellow German firm Pyrum Innovations to recycle used bike tires. https://insideevs.com/news/652355/schwalbe-ebike-tires-recycled-materials/
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Environmental initiatives
Roadmap for achieving net-zero carbon buildings by 2040
14 February 2023Researchers at the University of New South Wales have produced a free online guide to help architects, engineers and planners create a net-zero carbon built environment by 2040. https://architectureau.com/articles/roadmap-for-achieving-zero-carbon-buildings-by-2040/
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Environmental initiatives
Israel must make eco-friendly utensils cheaper than plastic disposables
14 February 2023The tax on plastic products made life difficult for large families and institutions, but reducing the cost of ecological alternative products could work better. https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-731373
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Companies
Samsung unveils eco-friendly accessories for Galaxy phones and wearables in Korea
14 February 2023Samsung has been trying to make its products eco-friendly in multiple ways. Apart from improving its entire supply chain to make it friendlier to the environment. https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-eco-friendly-accessories-galaxy-phones-wearables-korea/
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Environmental initiatives
New app saves coned customers money and helps the environment
14 February 2023A Brooklyn-based climate tech startup called Meltek has launched a free mobile phone app that ConEd customers can use to save money and reduce pollution. https://yonkerstimes.com/new-app-saves-coned-customers-money-and-helps-the-environment/
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Environmental initiatives
Lawmakers call for EPA to more tightly regulate plastic production and cut ties with chemical recycling
14 February 2023In a letter, lawmakers urged Administrator Michael Regan to carry out provisions first outlined in last year’s Protecting Communities from Plastic Act, saying the agency can do more to curb pollution. https://www.wastedive.com/news/congress-booker-letter-epa-plastic-chemical-recycling/642703/
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Environmental initiatives
How electric Zambonis highlight the need for zero-emission EVs on and off the ice
14 February 2023Electric vehicles are better for the climate and your health, with zero tailpipe emissions. Electric Zambonis are a perfect example since they often operate in an enclosed environment. https://electrek.co/2023/02/13/how-electric-zambonis-highlight-the-need-for-zero-emission-evs/
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Environmental initiatives
Open Farm introduces carbon footprint tool to reduce emissions
14 February 2023Open Farm launched its new online carbon footprint tool, providing consumers with the carbon footprint of all its products. Called Know Your Footprint, the tool is the first of its kind in the pet industry, according to Open Farm, and furthers the company’s commitment to reducing its carbon emissions and providing transparency to consumers. https://www.petfoodprocessing.net/articles/16655-open-farm-introduces-carbon-footprint-tool-to-reduce-emissions
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Environmental initiatives
Taiwan commits to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
14 February 2023Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday signed a major climate change law that introduces a net-zero carbon target for 2050 https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Environment/Climate-Change/Taiwan-commits-to-net-zero-carbon-emissions-by-2050
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Companies
MSC and DB Schenker Launch Model Biofuel Program to Reduce Emissions
14 February 2023MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company and a freight forwarder have struck an innovative deal that calls for one of the largest uses of biofuel addressing the growing concerns of shippers to reduce their total carbon footprint. https://maritime-executive.com/article/msc-and-db-schenker-launch-model-biofuel-program-to-reduce-emissions
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Companies
AVANGRID Recognized Among World’s Most Sustainable Companies
14 February 2023AVANGRID , a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, has announced it is one of two U.S. electric utilities to be named to the 2023 Sustainability Yearbook. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230214005622/en/AVANGRID-Recognized-Among-World%E2%80%99s-Most-Sustainable-Companies-in-SP-Global-2023-Sustainability-Yearbook
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Environmental initiatives
New report says companies’ climate targets are misleading to the public
13 February 2023Climate commitments by companies aren’t always as green as they seem. A new report concludes major brands are exaggerating how ambitious their efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions are — in effect misleading consumers, investors and governments. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/new-report-says-companies-climate-targets-are-misleading-to-the-public
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Environmental initiatives
The world is creating more single-use plastic waste than ever, report finds
13 February 2023The world is producing a record amount of single-use plastic waste, mostly made from polymers created from fossil fuels, despite global efforts to reduce plastic pollution and carbon emissions, according to a new report released on February 13, 2023. https://www.kmbc.com/article/more-single-use-plastic-waste-than-ever-report/42776571#
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Environmental initiatives
‘Plastic-eating’ enzymes to be deployed to combat waste polyester clothing
13 February 2023Scientists at the University of Portsmouth are to develop ‘plastic-eating’ enzymes that could help solve the ever-growing problem of waste polyester clothing. https://www.newswise.com/articles/plastic-eating-enzymes-to-be-deployed-to-combat-waste-polyester-clothing
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Environmental initiatives
Israel must make eco-friendly utensils cheaper than plastic disposables - opinion
13 February 2023The tax on plastic products made life difficult for large families and institutions, but reducing the cost of ecological alternative products could work better. https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-731373
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Companies
PUMA Joins Zero100 to Find Industry-wide Solutions to Reduce Carbon Emissions in the Supply Chain
13 February 2023Sports company PUMA has joined Zero100, a community of industry leaders which aims reduce carbon emissions from the supply chain through digitization, to take the next step after the company announced significant carbon emission cuts last year. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230213005238/en/PUMA-Joins-Zero100-to-Find-Industry-wide-Solutions-to-Reduce-Carbon-Emissions-in-the-Supply-Chain
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Environmental initiatives
Energy intensive industries given £12 million boost to cut emissions and costs
13 February 2023UK government announces further funding to help businesses clean up industrial processes and improve energy efficiency. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/energy-intensive-industries-given-12-million-boost-to-cut-emissions-and-costs
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People
Chinachem tout Hong Kong’s first ‘zero-carbon’ air-conditioning system, with emissions offset by mainland wind farm
13 February 2023CLP will upgrade the air-conditioning system at Chinachem’s Nina Tower complex in Tsuen Wan to a water-cooled, AI-controlled system. The developer expects the new system to reduce electricity consumption by more than half compared to the existing system. https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3209927/clp-chinachem-tout-hong-kongs-first-zero-carbon-air-conditioning-system-emissions-offset-mainland
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Environmental initiatives
Net zero for Australia's built environment is possible by 2040
13 February 2023A guide produced by UNSW experts will help the construction industry achieve net zero in the built environment by 2040. https://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/art-architecture-design/net-zero-australias-built-environment-possible-2040
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Environmental initiatives
The internet contributes 1.6 billion annual tons in greenhouse gas emissions. Google and Microsoft's AI search war will make it worse.
13 February 2023The internet contributes 1.6 billion annual tons in greenhouse gas emissions. Now, Google and Microsoft want to add AI to their search engines. This would add to global carbon emissions, experts told Wired. https://www.businessinsider.com/google-microsoft-ai-search-war-will-add-to-carbon-emissions-2023-2
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Living
'We're going there for adventure': Family in off-grid house in Auckland head for Cromwell hut
13 February 2023A slice of rural life near the city - Jessie Chalmers and Andrew Duncan are listing their architectural off-grid home in Auckland. https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/sustainable-living/131208951/were-going-there-for-adventure-family-in-offgrid-house-in-auckland-head-for-cromwell-hut
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Environmental initiatives
Louisiana's climate action plan sees billions pledged to reduce emissions after first year
10 February 2023The first year of Louisiana's Climate Action Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 https://www.nola.com/news/environment/billions-invested-in-carbon-cuts-in-climate-plans-1st-year/article_39b5e408-a337-11ed-ab2b-1f4fafdea5d8.html
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Environmental initiatives
World’s first zero-emissions Portland cement industrial trial launches in the UK
10 February 2023Cement 2 Zero (C2Z), a UK-based demonstrator project to trial the world’s first zero-emissions cement on an industrial scale, was officially launched this week having successfully conducted the first in a series of pilot-scale melts https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/08022023/worlds-first-zero-emissions-portland-cement-industrial-trial-launches-in-the-uk/
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Environmental initiatives
Save the Planet with library books
10 February 2023The Walker Public Library is built on a system that reuses a multitude of lendable materials to reduce cost and waste. This natural process saves the planet while saving you money. https://www.walkermn.com/news/save-the-planet-with-library-books/article_d1e5b6d8-a88a-11ed-bf83-e36fe4c6657b.html
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Mobility
Reduce pollution to fight 'superbugs,' AMR rise – UN
10 February 2023UP to 10 million people could die annually by 2050 due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) said on Tuesday, highlighting the need to curtail the pollution created by the pharmaceutical, agricultural and health care sectors.
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Mobility
Are gas or electric appliances better for the climate?
10 February 2023When researchers assessed the break-even point between gas and electric appliances for 25 countries, they found only 5 where electricity is now clearly more climate-friendly. But that will change. When researchers assessed the break-even point between gas and electric appliances for 25 countries, they found only 5 where electricity is now clearly more climate-friendly. But that will change.
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Environmental initiatives
Agriculture NI's biggest greenhouse gas emitting sector
10 February 2023Agriculture remains Northern Ireland's highest-emitting sector, new figures from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs show. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-64585225
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Environmental initiatives
Finland's Neste flags need for new materials in rush for sustainable jet fuel
10 February 2023Finnish refiner Neste on February 8 , 2023 posted strong revenue and profit growth in its renewable fuels business even as its Chief Executive flagged the long-term need for new raw materials amid growing European demand for sustainable jet fuel. https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/finlands-neste-q4-earnings-beat-forecast-2023-02-08/
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Companies
Maruti Suzuki Steps Up Efforts To Reduce Carbon Footprint; Dispatches Record 3.2 Lakh Vehicles Using Railways In CY2022
10 February 2023Maruti Suzuki India Limited (Maruti Suzuki) transported over 3.2 lakh vehicles using Indian railways in the calendar year 2022. Notably, this is the highest-ever dispatch using rail mode by the Company in a calendar year. https://orissadiary.com/maruti-suzuki-steps-up-efforts-to-reduce-carbon-footprint-dispatches-record-3-2-lakh-vehicles-using-railways-in-cy2022/
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Companies
IAB Tech Lab Launches New Initiative To Help Reduce Carbon Emissions
10 February 2023IAB Technology Laboratory has launched the Green Supply Path Initiative for the digital advertising industry. https://www.spiceworks.com/marketing/programmatic-advertising/news/iab-tech-lab-launches-new-initiative/
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Mobility
Carbon emissions from fertilizers could be reduced by as much as 80% by 2050
10 February 2023Researchers have calculated the carbon footprint for the full life cycle of fertilisers, which are responsible for approximately five percent of total greenhouse gas emissions -- the first time this has been accurately quantified -- and found that carbon emissions could be reduced to one-fifth of current levels by 2050. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/02/230209114736.htm