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Companies
Lafarge purchases brand-new electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions.
02 November 2023One of the biggest producers of cement in Africa, Lafarge Africa Plc, has reduced its carbon impact by purchasing new electric vehicles. With the help of Tolaram, it was able to increase the number of trucks in its supply and distribution fleet.
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Mobility
Customers claim to desire sustainability. Why then do their wallets not reflect that?
02 November 2023The disconnect between what customers say and what they purchase frequently confounds businesses. Jos Harrison, a branding specialist, offers some advice on how to fix that.
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Environmental initiatives
Pyrolysis Can Lower the Carbon Footprint of Cracking Operations, According to Life Cycle Analysis
02 November 2023Benefits to greenhouse gas reductions in HDPE and LDPE production from partially replacing fossil fuels with pyrolysis oil are reported by research from Argonne National Laboratory.
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Energy sources
Indonesia's bold strategy to increase renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions
02 November 2023With strong industrial growth and rising energy demands, Indonesia has launched an ambitious strategy to reduce carbon emissions from the on-grid power sector and raise the share of renewable energy generation by considerable amounts by 2030. This strategic endeavor is a component of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), an effort to assist poor nations in shifting their power sectors to greener energy sources. The plan, which was released on November 1, 2023 details Indonesia's pledge to cut carbon emissions to 250 million tons and reach a 44% share of renewable energy within the next ten years.
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Environmental initiatives
The threat to Kathmandu's rivers: pollution and waste
01 November 2023The rivers of Kathmandu, once a source of life and beauty, now bear the burden of waste. In this exploration, we confront the distressing reality of Kathmandu's rivers, overflowing with pollution and discarded refuse
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Environmental initiatives
Simple dietary changes can reduce the US carbon footprint by more than 35%.
01 November 2023Researchers assessed the effects of easy food substitutes on the environment and human health in a recent study published in Nature Food.
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Environmental initiatives
US firms are investing more in green steel technologies as the race to reduce carbon emissions intensifies.
01 November 2023As the battle to decarbonize the sector heats up along the whole value chain, American steel companies are increasing their investments in technology that will lower their carbon footprint and help them fulfill their climate commitments.
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Lifestyle
Keshia Knight Pulliam expresses gratitude for her family's off-grid lifestyle on a farm.
01 November 2023The star of "The Cosby Show" talked about her new life off the grid and how she prefers to live quietly these days in an interview with PEOPLE.
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Environmental initiatives
The UK's bright future in the field of autonomous electric vehicles
01 November 2023Mike Hawes, CEO of SMMT, stressed the important role that CAM technology will play in the transportation revolution in the UK. But he issued a warning, saying that in order to put this "exciting revolution" into action as soon as possible, the government will need to collaborate with all relevant parties to create the required framework. If this isn't done, it might hurt the UK's economy, employment rate, and ability to compete internationally.
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Environmental initiatives
Electric cars are delivered to Bury Council to reduce CO2 emissions.
01 November 2023Ten electric cars have been delivered to a council as part of their effort to achieve carbon neutrality.
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Environmental initiatives
Demand for coal, gas, and oil is expected to peak by 2030 due to the "unstoppable" energy transition.
31 October 2023As per a recent assessment by the International Energy Agency, the demand for coal, natural gas, and oil worldwide is anticipated to reach its peak later in this decade, along with the carbon emissions they produce.
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Environmental initiatives
They set off in search of fossil fuels. What they discovered might well preserve civilization.
31 October 2023Two scientists who were searching for fossil fuels beneath the surface of northeastern France were surprised to find something that could significantly boost efforts to address the climate catastrophe.
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Companies
This Moroccan business is cultivating crops in a desert.
31 October 2023According to the UN, the problem parches a third of the land area on Earth, including portions of Africa, South America, southern Europe, China, and the US mainland. Arid land reclamation and conversion back to agricultural fields may be essential to guaranteeing that we can feed the planet's population.
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Companies
LIDL TRIALS THE FIRST "SMART" REFILL STATION IN THE UK SUPERMARKET TO HELP CUSTOMERS SAVE COSTS AND PLASTIC
31 October 2023Lidl has announced the trial of the UK’s first supermarket ‘smart’ laundry detergent refill station, in partnership with Chilean sustainability start-up Algramo. Launching in Kingswinford, West Midlands, the six month pilot could save 2,970 single-use plastic containers from one store alone.
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Companies
Overnight horror? Following past "fudges," the UK Recycling Association praises Kellogg's new Pringles tube.
31 October 2023The UK Recycling Association has hailed Kellogg's Pringles' decision to introduce a recyclable paper-based potato chip tube in Europe as a successful case study for companies finding it difficult to move away from packaging that is difficult to recycle.
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Energy sources
Renewable energy initiatives in Nepal: A clean and green future
30 October 2023Nepal is making big changes in how it gets energy. They're using clean, green power from nature. Let's see how Nepal is leading the way in using better energy sources.
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Companies
Google claims to be utilizing AI to improve traffic lights and lower emissions.
18 October 2023Twelve cities have already adopted the technology, and more are sure to follow.
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Companies
In its proposed Carbon Plan, Duke seeks to fall short of state carbon reduction obligations.
18 October 2023North Carolina should be switching its electricity sources from coal to less expensive clean energy in order to comply with its carbon reduction rules and encourage healthier communities.
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Environmental initiatives
At Circuit of the Americas, the first-ever podium finish on an electric motorcycle
18 October 2023At the Super Hooligan Race at Circuit of the Americas (CotA) in early September, Stefano Mesa and Tytlers Cycle Racing made history by placing a fully battery-electric motorcycle on the podium for the first time ever.
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Companies
India Blue - Cricket Special Edition Electric Bike is Unveiled by Revolt Motors.
18 October 2023The debut of the India Blue - Cricket Special Edition Electric Bike has been announced by Revolt Motors, the largest manufacturer of electric motorcycles in India. The only target audience for this Special Edition electric motorcycle is Indian cricket fans.
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Living
We cultivate all of our own food and store our potatoes in an unusual place while living off the grid on an island without any supermarkets.
18 October 2023The far-flung homeowner demonstrated to her followers how she prepares meals without a nearby grocery store.
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Companies
recyclable plastic is molded. ha jihoon's re:soban floral dining tables
18 October 2023Together with LG Chem, furniture designer Ha Ji-hoon developed RE:SOBAN, a contemporary rendition of the traditional Korean furniture known as Soban. The RE:SOBAN campaign from LG Chem challenges the conventional lifespan of plastic by transforming post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials into sustainable furniture.
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Environmental initiatives
reducing carbon emissions from concrete with advancements in cement production
18 October 2023The National Science Foundation funds ASU research aimed at minimizing negative environmental effects.
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Companies
With ACRONAL MB, BASF Aids Customers in Cutting Carbon Footprint
18 October 2023In North America, BASF has introduced the ACRONAL MB family of acrylic binders for architectural coatings. These binders provide the same quality and performance as our current ACRONAL products with the added advantage of a smaller carbon footprint, resulting in a more environmentally friendly paint can.
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Living
We are a family of five living off the grid in a yurt, and despite working 14-hour days, we are prospering.
17 October 2023In order to realize their lifetime dream of being self-sufficient, a FAMILY had created their ideal homestead.
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Mobility
Over the past few years, a conflict over the future of the oceans and its untapped resources has been intensifying.
17 October 2023A new United Nations (UN) treaty was recently finalized by the international community to protect and sustainably manage marine biodiversity on the high seas and the deep seabed, but at the same time, mining for minerals in these areas appears to be about to start in order to support the electric revolution required to reduce carbon emissions.
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Environmental initiatives
Finland's mine is able to cut emissions thanks to Neste's renewable fuel.
17 October 2023Together, Neste and Outokumpu are working harder to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
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Companies
To cut back on emissions, Alba Tankers selects Seaber.
17 October 2023The North Europe-West Mediterranean region's commercial chemical and oil tanker operators, Alba Tankers, have established a partnership with Seaber.io, a Finnish marine technology startup. company chartering and commercial staff is situated in Gothenburg, Sweden, with company headquarters in Denmark. Alba Tankers will optimize the chartering and scheduling procedures with the aid of Seaber's technology, resulting in increased productivity and decreased emissions.
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Companies
Hotpack is launching a new global impact strategy to maintain its focus on sustainability.
17 October 2023The business unveils a new logo to commemorate its 28th anniversary, with sustainability at its core.
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Environmental initiatives
Can tiny reactors cut emissions from oil and gas operations? Tiny nuclear meets huge oil.
17 October 2023According to the International Energy Agency, the production, transportation, and processing of oil and gas account for roughly 15% of all energy-related greenhouse gas emissions globally, and the use of oil and gas results in an additional 40% of emissions.
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Companies
Hatasu introduces its e-bike range for the Philippine market and teases the arrival of a new model.
16 October 2023Leading e-bike brand HATASU revealed its current and upcoming models for the Philippine market at its first-ever HATASU experience event held last October 12, 2023, at Puerto Real, Intramuros Manila.
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Mobility
Risks from microplastics to the climate, ocean plankton, and other important Earth systems
16 October 2023Microplastics in marine sediments change microbial ecosystems and interfere with nitrogen cycle, which may exacerbate issues related to humans, such as harmful algal blooms.
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Companies
Together, Aker Horizons and Statkraft will create a significant green ammonia project in Narvik.
16 October 2023The largest renewable energy generator in Europe, Statkraft, has partnered with Aker Horizons on the massive green hydrogen and ammonia project in Narvik, Norway.
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Environmental initiatives
Iraq will launch its first-ever waste-to-energy project and attract investors.
16 October 2023As part of its post-war economic ambitions, Iraq seeks to attract investors for its first waste-to-energy project, according to the official Iraqi News Agency.
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Environmental initiatives
According to studies, using sustainable aviation fuels could cut emissions by up to 80%.
13 October 2023When compared to conventional jet fuel, a group of scientists' tests to quantify the emissions produced by the burning of sustainable aviation fuels showed a significant decrease.
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Environmental initiatives
EPA Requests Approval of Groundbreaking Regulation to Reduce Air Pollution in Southern California Fueled by Warehouse Operations
13 October 2023On October 12, 2023, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) recommended that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approve a regulation that serves to shield communities from the air pollution caused by warehouse operations, including freight vehicle travels to and from warehouses.
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Environmental initiatives
After declining to travel to Germany due to carbon emissions, a climate specialist was allegedly fired.
13 October 2023Gianluca Grimalda claims he was sacked for refusing to return from a research expedition close to Papua New Guinea on short notice via plane.
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Environmental initiatives
Costco announces additional initiatives to decrease plastic usage
13 October 2023Big box retailer pledges to implement a plastic packaging action plan.
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People
Customers are upset with the retail sector for producing plastic waste, a study reveals.
13 October 2023According to study from the University of Sheffield, British customers are unsatisfied with the current reuse and recycling processes and upset at the retail business for producing plastic garbage.
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Living
We don't have a toilet or hot water because we live off the grid, yet we regret leaving the rat race more than anything.
12 October 2023A COUPLE who moved to Panama to embrace off-grid living have revealed their biggest regrets about their choice.
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Lifestyle
This woman and her late husband created their own floating island home in Canada.
12 October 2023There are benefits to living off the grid on an island you built, but there are also drawbacks. The island's name implies that freedom is a major selling point, yet maintaining it is a challenge.
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Environmental initiatives
Air Pollution Reduction Program Announced by ARDOT
12 October 2023The state Transportation Department has created a strategy to lower carbon emissions through enhanced traffic flow and more effective highway connections to ports and railroad terminals.
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Lifestyle
At Reboot Eco in Middletown, zero-waste shopping is a lifestyle
12 October 2023It all began with a realization. During the pandemic, Yasemin Ugurlu had been watching up on her environmental documentaries, and they all convinced her of the same thing. "I thought I was living sustainably, but then I realized my environmental footprint wasn't as good as I thought it was."
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Living
Woman Offers Practical Advice on Living Off the Grid; Take Notes
11 October 2023Living off the grid means relying on renewable energy sources and being self-sufficient in terms of resources like water, food, and waste management. If you've ever thought about sustainable living choices, this is one of them.
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Environmental initiatives
Baltimore's rooftop bees are revitalizing the city's parks.
11 October 2023Beginning to appear in the rooftop green spaces of Baltimore City are rooftop bee colonies.
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People
SIU professor receives $588,00 grant to reduce carbon footprint of AI
11 October 2023The National Science Foundation recently awarded Iraklis Anagnostopoulos, an associate professor in the School of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering, a three-year, $588,000 grant to study significantly enhancing the sustainability of contemporary edge data centers by reducing the environmental impact of AI and increasing the efficiency of data processing.
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Environmental initiatives
The Greater Noida handicrafts show will feature a focus on environmentally friendly products starting on October 12.
11 October 2023The five-day event, often referred to as the IHGF autumn edition, will take place at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida until October 16.
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People
72% of consumers say they prefer "Plastic-free Performance Wear," yet brands are split on the issue.
11 October 2023Leading energy impact firm Epishine is pleased to announce a substantial development in the technology's sustainability features. Epishine's unique production process has a ground-breakingly low carbon footprint of 0.86 g CO2eq/cm2 because to intensive research and development efforts. With substantially less CO2 emission than the batteries that previously powered the same gadgets, it has cemented its place as a leader in ecologically friendly technology.
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Companies
Aramco is coming up with creative ways to cut carbon emissions.
10 October 2023In order to reduce emissions, Saudi Aramco is working with significant worldwide corporations to create lower-carbon hydrogen, direct air capture of carbon dioxide, and innovative CO2 storage methods.
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Living
We quit our jobs to live off-grid in a winter paradise, and we've saved $2000 in bills as a result.
10 October 2023In order to create their dream home, Lia, 27, and Trevor, 31, relocated from the blistering heat of Arizona to the cold wilderness of Alaska. They cut their water, gas, and power costs by going off-grid.