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MobilityMicromobility Reduces Car Emissions More Than Previously Thought
According to recent research from Georgia Tech’s School of Public Policy, a scooter ban may ease sidewalk congestion and keep potential riders and pedestrians safer, but it has a price. https://cleantechnica.com/2022/12/27/micromobility-reduces-car-emissions-more-than-previously-thought/
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CompaniesGreen Our Planet Continues To Grow in the Sands Cares Accelerator
Green Our Planet charted ambitious goals for its time in the nonprofit accelerator program, aiming to scale its hydroponics garden program to serve more students, as well as leverage a new initiative to bring hydroponic gardens to companies as a funding stream to establish gardens at more schools. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/green-planet-continues-grow-sands-050000089.html
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Environmental initiatives2023 is our time to save Earth with a green economy
President Joe Biden and Congress committed almost $700 billion in the next 10 years to reducing pollution, particularly in marginalized communities most likely to suffer, and to making the transportation and energy sectors cleaner to preserve the climate. https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2023/1/2/23533018/environment-global-crisis-future-jealous-commentary
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PeoplePaul Angerame Electric vehicles' Potential to Cut Down Carbon Emissions in the USA
Paul Angerame Shows the United States is at a turning point, according to the global trend, in terms of addressing carbon reduction goals and moving forward toward a decarbonized and egalitarian society. https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/273302534/paul-angerame-electric-vehicles-potential-to-cut-down-carbon-emissions-in-the-usa
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Environmental initiativesPH going greener in energy use
THE Department of Energy has awarded 41 renewable energy service contracts in the second half of 2022 in a bid to reduce the country’s reliance on fossil fuels. https://ph.news.yahoo.com/ph-going-greener-energy-111500092.html
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CompaniesRollo Launches Its First Electric Vehicle Delivery Pilot in Las Vegas
Rollo has launched its inaugural EV Fleet in Las Vegas, a carbon-friendly solution to last-mile logistics offering pickups for all carriers and a $5 flat-rate fee for Vegas-to-Vegas deliveries. https://www.eseller365.com/rollo-launches-las-vegas-ev-fleet/
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Mobility2023 Can Be the Year We Save the Planet
During the period from Christmas Eve to New Year's Eve, Wisconsinites saw powerful evidence of the instability of our devolving climate. A pre-Christmas snowstorm, fierce winds, record cold, temperatures in the 50s, rain, and melted-away snow—it was a cacophony that could only be attributed to climate change. https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/save-the-planet
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MobilityNorth Carolina's Carbon Plan criticized for lack of specifics, energy reliability and possible higher bills
North Carolina law requires Duke Energy and other electric utility providers to reduce carbon emissions by 70% from 2005 levels by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050. https://www.wral.com/north-carolina-s-carbon-plan-criticized-for-lack-of-specifics-energy-reliability-and-possible-higher-bills/20653364/
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MobilityWorld Cup's zero carbon footprint legacy highlighted
Dr Muhamad Saif al-Kuwari, environment expert and engineering advisor at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, has spoken to Qatar TV about the environmental legacy of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. https://www.gulf-times.com/article/652566/qatar/world-cups-zero-carbon-footprint-legacy-highlighted
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Environmental initiativesCummins and Tata Motors to collaborate on low and zero-emission mobility in India
This MoU further solidifies their association and is aligned with India’s vision of ‘Energy for Sustainable Growth’ and achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2070 https://www.manufacturingtodayindia.com/sectors/cummins-and-tata-motors-to-collaborate-on-low-and-zero-emission-mobility-in-india
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CompaniesHow Companies Are Stepping Up Sustainable Travel in 2023
Treading lightly and being conscious of our impact on the environment and the places we visit when traveling has become more important than ever. Between the increasing challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and the immense amount of waste impacting the planet, there’s never been a more important time to be thoughtful about how we explore the world. https://www.travelpulse.com/gallery/features/how-companies-are-stepping-up-sustainable-travel-in-2023.html?image=1
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MobilityHow low-light solar cells can decarbonize your home
With the latest generation of household devices increasingly connected and internet-of-things (IoT)-enabled, dye-sensitized solar cells can finally realize their latent promise and help reduce the carbon footprint of billions of manufactured goods. https://www.pv-magazine-india.com/2023/01/02/how-low-light-solar-cells-can-decarbonize-your-home/
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CompaniesEni launches new Eni Sustainable Mobility company
Eni announced the incorporation of Eni Sustainable Mobility, its new company dedicated to sustainable mobility. The company is vertically integrated along the entire value chain, bringing together services and products that support the energy transition and accelerate the path to net zero emissions throughout their entire life cycle. https://www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2023/01/02/eni-launches-new-eni-sustainable-mobility-company/
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Environmental initiativesUK Set to Publish Net Zero Review in Early 2023
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's commitment to tackling climate change could face scrutiny early in the new year with the publication of a review into the UK's target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-02/government-set-to-publish-net-zero-review-in-early-2023
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Environmental initiativesUS startup to build 100 MW solar plant with modules on ground
Erthos claims that with its new installation method, solar facilities could occupy just one-third of the surface covered by conventional PV plants, potentially reducing installations costs by up to 20%. https://www.pv-magazine.com/2023/01/02/us-startup-to-build-100-mw-solar-plant-with-modules-on-ground/
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Environmental initiativesNigeria has a coastal litter problem: It’s time to clean up
Bottles. Plastic bags. Surgical facemasks. These are just some of the 29,029 items we found along the 180km Araromi coastline Nigeria in nine months while studying marine litter. The litter weighed in at a hefty 465.54kg. https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/africa/nigeria-has-a-coastal-litter-problem-it-s-time-to-clean-up-86892
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Growing number of businesses turn eco-friendly amid consumer demand
The retail, housing and tourism sectors are among those embracing the shift and adapting their businesses for consumers eager to reduce their carbon footprint. https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/sustainability/growing-number-of-businesses-turn-ecofriendly-amid-consumer-demand/news-story/10993e49baf401880ccfc92a6e63eede
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Environmental initiativesIreland joins forces with New Zealand to reduce their agriculture emissions
€7 million has been put towards the scheme to look at new research on reducing agricultural emissions. https://www.buzz.ie/news/irish-news/ireland-new-zealand-methane-emissions-28771436
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Reducing the road transport industry’s carbon footprint: the role of technology
Road transport accounts for 62% of all the logistics emissions even when almost 75% of the global cargo movement is through ships. https://www.financialexpress.com/express-mobility/reducing-the-road-transport-industrys-carbon-footprint-the-role-of-technology/2933318/
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TOP TIER Inside Loki’s insane Falcon X-15 camper for ultimate off-grid living but everyone is saying the same thing
Living on the road in a motor vehicle has become an increasingly popular trend in recent years. https://www.the-sun.com/motors/7012957/inside-lokis-insane-falcon-camper/
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CompaniesBrussels Airlines Kicks Off 2023 With First SAF Delivery Via Nato Pipeline
On January 1, the first batch of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) was delivered to Brussels Airport in Belgium. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pipeline that supplies kerosene to Brussels Airlines and Airport will also transport SAF through the same system. this represents a significant milestone towards increasing the use of sustainable fuels to minimize carbon emissions into the environment. https://simpleflying.com/brussels-airlines-saf-delivery-nato-pipeline/
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Environmental initiativesHow China’s solar panel price war could drive renewable energy installations globally
Leading Chinese solar panel makers Longi Green, TCL Zhonghuan and Tongwei cut prices by as much as 27 per cent last month due to falling raw material costs Europe is expected to benefit significantly from cheaper solar prices as the continent diversifies energy sources to deal with reduced gas supplies from Russia https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3205238/how-chinas-solar-panel-price-war-could-drive-renewable-energy-installations-globally
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Environmental initiativesAirports need to go Green
Worldwide international aviation is considered one of the most growing sources of greenhouse gas emissions https://www.bizzbuzz.news/trendz/airports-need-to-go-green-1188741
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MobilityStudy shows carbon footprint labels could encourage people to eat less red meat
According to a study published in the journal Jama Network Open, carbon footprint labels associated with products such as red meat have the potential to be an effective way to encourage people to reduce their purchases of planet-polluting foods. https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2023/01/02/study-shows-carbon-footprint-labels-could-encourage-people-to-eat-less-red-meat/48029
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MobilityScientists develop an eco-friendly material to purify water
Experts have developed a variety of materials to improve contaminant removal efficiency, it has been extremely difficult to construct materials that simultaneously satisfy excellent recyclability, high efficiency, economic efficiency of raw materials, and industrialization potential. https://www.earth.com/news/scientists-develop-an-eco-friendly-material-to-purify-water/
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LifestyleOff-grid living with solar power on Curtis Island saves Qld couple thousands on energy bill
Off-grid living has been Cheryl and Trevor Watson's way of life for almost 40 years. The couple lives on Curtis Island, a one-hour ferry ride off the port city of Gladstone in central Queensland. They run everything from a toaster to lawn mower starter using solar power. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-02/off-grid-living-curtis-island-solar-saves-power-bill/101810862
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MobilityTurned methane ambition into action
At COP27 in Egypt, alongside CATF, U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry announced that more than 150 countries have now joined the Global Methane Pledge to cut collective methane emissions 30% by 2030. https://www.catf.us/2022/12/milestones-toward-a-zero-carbon-future/
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Environmental initiativesDecarbonization scenarios and carbon reduction potential for China’s road transportation by 2060
The transportation sector is a crucial source of greenhouse gas emissions, and the degree of its low-carbon transformation is closely related to the achievement of China’s carbon neutrality. https://www.nature.com/articles/s42949-022-00079-5
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Environmental initiativesEnergy efficient properties will reduce emissions by 2030
Turns out the housing shortage isn’t the only problem Californians are facing — they need to worry about energy efficiency, too. https://journal.firsttuesday.us/energy-efficient-properties-will-reduce-emissions-by-2030/88049/
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Environmental initiativesN. Carolina Doesn't Pick Electric Mix to Lower Carbon Levels
North Carolina utility regulators have told Duke Energy Corp. to carry out a series of activities to generate electricity that they say will help ensure greenhouse gas reductions set in a new state law are met. https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2022-12-30/n-carolina-doesnt-pick-electric-mix-to-lower-carbon-levels
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CompaniesAccor Reinforces Commitment to Lower Carbon Emissions and Greater Energy Sufficiency
Accor has committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 and increasing energy efficiency in the short and long term. https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4114275.html
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PeopleHow Li Ka-shing backed start-up Notpla plans to replace plastic with a sustainable seaweed alternative
Packaging material made from seaweed and plants takes four to six weeks to become biodegradable https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3205229/how-li-ka-shing-backed-start-notpla-plans-replace-plastic-sustainable-seaweed-alternative?module=live&pgtype=homepage
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PeopleHow brands can use green tech to achieve net-zero emissions
Shiva Bhavani, the CEO and founder of Wing Communications, explains how brands can utilize green technology to reach net-zero emissions. https://www.medianews4u.com/how-brands-can-use-green-tech-to-achieve-net-zero-emissions/
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MobilityGardening: Reduce your carbon footprint by recycling Christmas trees, decorations
Several options exist to recycle or reuse your cut tree. Most municipalities in central Ohio collect used Christmas trees with their regular yard waste and recycling pick-up. https://www.dispatch.com/story/lifestyle/home-garden/2022/12/31/how-to-recycle-or-dispose-of-christmas-trees-and-holiday-decorations/69754025007/
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Environmental initiativesSharp Grossmont’s power plant offers one option for facilities looking to reduce their environmental impact
While the plant still relies on natural gas, its technology offers a cleaner way forward as regulators push to dramatically reduce the use of fossil fuels. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/east-county/story/2023-01-01/east-countys-only-hospital-is-powered-by-an-off-the-grid-machine-thats-cutting-costs-and-emissions-report-says
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Environmental initiativesDistrict cooling cuts Qatar’s carbon footprint
District Cooling Services sector made massive contributions to reducing carbon footprint in the country in 2022, according to Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation ( https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/31/12/2022/district-cooling-cuts-qatars-carbon-footprint
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Environmental initiativesTaiwan sets new goal of cutting emissions by 23%-25% by 2030
Taiwan aims to reduce carbon emissions by 23-25 percent by 2030 compared with 2005, although it is pursuing the goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the National Development Council said Wednesday at a press conference. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202212280012
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CompaniesNippon Steel to produce DRI to reduce carbon emissions
Japanese steel company Nippon Steel plans to produce iron through direct reduction using hydrogen to reduce carbon emissions and meet growing demand for green steel. https://gmk.center/en/news/nippon-steel-to-produce-dri-to-reduce-carbon-emissions/
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LivingKabul residents seek measures to reduce air pollution
Kabul residents said that an increase in air pollution has created health problems, especially among children, calling for measures by relevant institutions to mitigate the polluted air. https://pakobserver.net/kabul-residents-seek-measures-to-reduce-air-pollution/
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MobilityIT Sustainability Think Tank: Cutting enterprise carbon emissions amid the energy crisis
Against a backdrop of rising energy costs and supply uncertainty, cutting the amount of power their ICT estate consumes can help enterprises curb their carbon emissions too https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/IT-Sustainability-Think-Tank-Cutting-enterprise-carbon-emissions-amid-the-energy-crisis
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PeopleAffluent Indians seek to reduce carbon footprint with carbon credits, but how does it work?
Globally, credits worth nearly $2 billion traded on the largely unregulated voluntary carbon market in 2021, almost four times the previous year, with about 500 million credits – representing 500 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions – changing hands, according to Ecosystem Marketplace. https://scroll.in/article/1040523/affluent-indians-seek-to-reduce-carbon-footprint-with-carbon-credits-but-how-does-it-work
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CompaniesAccor reinforces commitment to lower carbon emissions and greater energy sufficiency
Early 2021, Accor was the first international hotel group to make a long-term commitment to decarbonize all its operations and achieve net zero by 2050 – including a 46% emission reduction by 2030, validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/accor-reinforces-commitment-to-lower-carbon-emissions-and-greater-energy-sufficiency
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Environmental initiativesCouncil announces 2030 emissions reduction goal
Taiwan by 2030 aims to reduce emissions by 23 to 25 percent from 2005 levels and achieve net zero emissions by 2050, the National Development Council said yesterday. https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2022/12/29/2003791608
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Environmental initiativesAllstate Commits to 2030 Net Zero Emissions Goal
Allstate Corporation announced a commitment to achieve net zero emissions for direct, indirect and value-chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2022/12/28/700846.htm
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Environmental initiativesWashington state greenhouse gas emissions highest since 2007 in latest inventory
Washington greenhouse gas emissions in 2019 reached their highest levels in over a decade, according to the state’s latest analysis released on December 28, 2022. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/wa-greenhouse-gas-emissions-highest-since-07-in-latest-inventory/
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Environmental initiativesPlan to cut statewide fuel emissions 20% starts Jan. 1
New Clean Fuel Standard will tackle Washington’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions https://www.qcherald.com/press-releases/plan-cut-statewide-fuel-emissions-20-starts-jan-1
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MobilityMilestones toward a zero-carbon future
2022 has been a year of what has been called “polycrisis.” The impacts of the war in Ukraine, global energy crisis and energy market instability, the end of cheap money, and geopolitical shifts have revealed just how difficult and how important it is to keep climate top-of-mind on an ever-growing list of competing priorities. https://www.catf.us/2022/12/milestones-toward-a-zero-carbon-future/
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Environmental initiativesMuzaffarnagar: Final destination for tonnes of America's plastic waste
Muzaffarnagar, a city about 80 miles north of New Delhi, is famous in India for two things: Colonial-era freedom fighters who helped drive out the British and the production of jaggery. Less likely to feature in tourism guides is Muzaffarnagar’s new status as the final destination for tonnes of supposedly recycled American plastic. https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/muzaffarnagar-final-destination-for-tonnes-of-america-s-plastic-waste-122122700882_1.html
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Environmental initiativesHurtigruten Nets State Funds for Zero emission Ship Project
Norway's Hurtigruten Group has secured government backing to develop zero emission vessels for the country's coastal shipping routes. https://shipandbunker.com/news/emea/326226-hurtigruten-nets-state-funds-for-zero-emission-ship-project
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MobilityNo ‘credible pathway’ to 1.5C limit, UNEP warns
There’s “no credible pathway to 1.5C in place” today, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) insisted in a new report, despite legally binding promises made at the 2015 Paris Climate Conference to prevent average temperatures rising by more than 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/10/1129912
