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Asteroid findings from specks of space dust could save the planet

New research into the durability and age of an ancient asteroid made of rocky rubble and dust, revealed significant findings that could contribute to potentially saving the planet if one ever hurtled toward Earth. https://theprint.in/science/asteroid-findings-from-specks-of-space-dust-could-save-the-planet-research/1334238/

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Our Planet Versus Plastic Bags - A Tale of Two Cities

With oceans, countries, populations, and governments inundated by a plague of plastic worldwide, it may be useful to focus on the single-use plastic bag choices made by two cities, in the same U.S. state, located at a distance of only 64 miles (104 km) from each other. https://citywatchla.com/index.php/climate/26306-our-planet-versus-plastic-bags-a-tale-of-two-cities

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Do Deforestation Projects Really Reduce Carbon?

An investigation claimed that over 90% of its forest carbon credits likely don’t represent real emission reductions https://carboncredits.com/deforestation-projects-reduce-carbon/

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How carbon materials can improve solar power, green hydrogen and battery technology

Lithium-ion batteries are a cornerstone technology for decarbonisation. They will power our electric cars and help buffer renewable energy fluctuations in the grid. https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2023-01-16/carbon-materials-green-renewable-energy-solar-hydrogen-batteries/101839532

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Can digital health curb sector’s climate impact?

Health plays a big role in the urgent priority to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero; worldwide, the sector contributes 4.4 per cent of global emissions (large portions of this from wealthy countries like the US and Australia) and is estimated to triple by 2050. https://medicalrepublic.com.au/can-digital-health-curb-sectors-climate-impact/82724

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Is pharma on track to reduce its carbon emissions?

Climate change has the potential to significantly impact human health, the environment, and the economy. By reporting greenhouse gas emissions, companies can demonstrate their commitment to reducing their environmental impact and mitigating the effects of climate change. https://www.iqvia.com/blogs/2023/01/is-pharma-on-track-to-reduce-carbon-emissions

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In Kenya and Elsewhere Saving Mangroves Can Save the Planet

Protecting mangrove ecosystems may not be as much part of the conversation on natural preservation as protecting forests or coral reefs, yet their conservation is just as much key to saving the planet. https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/in-kenya-and-elsewhere-saving-mangroves-can-save-the-planet/

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Investment into plastics circularity can help us reach our climate goals faster

Without further intervention, up to 13% of the global carbon budget by 2050 will be attributable to greenhouse gas emissions from the plastic lifecycle alone. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/plastics-circular-economy-climate-goals-davos23/

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Do salmonid eggs come with a carbon footprint?

Emerging research from AquaGen has used a life cycle assessment analysis (LCA analysis) to calculate the carbon footprint for eggs from farmed salmon and rainbow trout for the first time. https://thefishsite.com/articles/do-salmonid-eggs-come-with-a-carbon-footprint

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Plastic pollution in the oceans is an equity issue, says new report

Less recognized is how marine plastic waste affects human populations, and the unequal burden on different communities. A new report, "Towards an Equitable Approach to Marine Plastics Pollution," outlines the current situation and attempts to address the problem. https://phys.org/news/2023-01-plastic-pollution-oceans-equity-issue.html

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NASA Space Missions Pinpoint Sources of CO2 Emissions on Earth

A case study involving Europe’s largest coal-fired power plant shows space-based observations can be used to track carbon dioxide emissions – and reductions – at the source. https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-space-missions-pinpoint-sources-of-co2-emissions-on-earth

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Hydrogen patents for a clean energy future

A successful transition to a clean energy future will be supported by rapid changes in the global economy and in people’s patterns of energy consumption, all of which have the potential to sustain healthier societies, more equitable outcomes and a more resilient planet. https://www.iea.org/reports/hydrogen-patents-for-a-clean-energy-future

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Eco-friendly events at your local climate hub to get involved in this month!

Kingston Hive officially opened its temporary hub next to the cycle parking at Kingston Station on Wood Street in November which has allowed it to start offering a range of activities and workshops to help educate and empower communities to tackle climate change. https://kingston.nub.news/news/local-news/kingston-eco-friendly-events-at-your-local-climate-hub-to-get-involved-in-this-month-165850

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New Technology Creates Carbon-Neutral Chemicals Out of Thin Air

According to research from the University of Surrey, it is possible to capture CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into chemicals that are typically derived from fossil fuels. https://scitechdaily.com/new-technology-creates-carbon-neutral-chemicals-out-of-thin-air/

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Less than 10% of plastic has ever been recycled.

In Australia, the numbers aren’t much higher – only 13 percent of plastic is recycled each year, and hundreds of tonnes of the stuff leaks into the marine environment. https://cosmosmagazine.com/earth/plastic-recycled-redcycle-sustainability/