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Mobility
Textiles manufacturing needs to become sustainable
07 December 2022The industry is coming under greater ESG scrutiny. Traceability in supply chain and recycling of textile waste are vital going forward https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/textiles-manufacturing-needs-to-become-sustainable/article66227418.ece
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Heat Pumps: Cut Your Carbon Footprint
07 December 2022The HeatSmart Alliance mission is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by accelerating adoption of energy-efficient heat pumps in Massachusetts homes and businesses. Founded in 2020 https://www.waylandenews.com/2022/12/11/heat-pumps-cut-your-carbon-footprint/
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Boeing says India is key nation for its sustainable aerospace programme
07 December 2022Boeing’s Vice President for Global Sustainability Policy and Partnerships, said the company is confident of delivering commercial airplanes capable of flying on 100 per cent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by 2030. https://www.eastmojo.com/national-news/2022/12/12/boeing-says-india-is-key-nation-for-its-sustainable-aerospace-programme/
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Mobility
Internet search results could be increasing your carbon emissions
07 December 2022Almost everyone thinks they know how to use Google, and they usually get the answer they want. Many will intuitively know that the query “milk good for you” leads to different results than “milk bad for you”. The same goes for queries for “climate change” versus “climate hoax”, or for “2020 US Elections valid” versus “stop the steal”. https://nenow.in/environment/internet-search-results-could-be-increasing-your-carbon-emissions.html
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Mobility
Nuclear fusion: How long until this breakthrough discovery can power your house
07 December 2022For the first time in history, US scientists at the National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California successfully produced a nuclear fusion reaction resulting in a net energy gain, a source familiar with the project confirmed to CNN. The US Department of Energy is expected to officially announce the breakthrough on December 13, 2022.
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Mobility
This new magnetic powder can capture microplastics in water
06 December 2022When plastic waste breaks down into tiny fragments, it can’t be detected at wastewater treatment plants. This new material can help. https://www.fastcompany.com/90819882/this-new-magnetic-powder-can-capture-microplastics-in-water
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Mobility
Coach operators’ views sought by Zero Emission Coach Taskforce
06 December 2022The Zero Emission Coach Taskforce is calling on all coach operators to help shape the future of zero carbon travel. The Taskforce, led by the Confederation of Passenger Transport, has produced a survey in collaboration with the Department for Transport which will help shape a study that answers the crucial question of what zero-emission coaches of the future need to deliver. https://cbwmagazine.com/coach-operators-views-sought-by-zero-emission-coach-taskforce/
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Mobility
Greening the OR Can Save Costs, Decrease Surgery’s Carbon Footprint
05 December 2022As the climate shifts and affects the health needs of individuals across the world, surgeons are looking inward to see how the activities in the OR contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/acs-brief/december-6-2022-issue/greening-the-or-can-save-costs-decrease-surgery-s-carbon-footprint/
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Mobility
Climate change in the forests of northern Germany
05 December 2022More and more trees are suffering the consequences of decades of human-made climate change. https://www.eurasiareview.com/06122022-climate-change-in-the-forests-of-northern-germany/
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Mobility
Are we really serious about saving planet Earth and ourselves?
02 December 2022The timeline to come up with a treaty is two years. But we do not have to wait two years to reduce our own plastic footprint. https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/12/05/opinion/columns/are-we-really-serious-about-saving-planet-earth-and-ourselves/1869056
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Mobility
Automation & robotics – the future of sustainable logistics
01 December 2022Net-zero targets are being driven by robotics & automation tech in warehouse logistics, though drone delivery has some way to go before widespread adoption https://supplychaindigital.com/logistics/automation-robotics-the-future-of-sustainable-logistics
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Canada has no intention to reduce its carbon emissions
01 December 2022Canada has plans to be “net-zero” by 2050, which means cutting greenhouse gas emission rates to as low as possible. Beyond that, the country intends to cut its emissions to roughly half of 2005 levels by 2030. https://the-peak.ca/2022/12/canada-has-no-intention-to-reduce-its-carbon-emissions/
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Mobility
Is the Qatar FIFA World Cup really carbon neutral?
01 December 2022The Qatar World Cup is marketed as being carbon neutral. But dig a little deeper, and those claims don't quite stack up. https://www.dw.com/en/is-the-qatar-fifa-world-cup-really-carbon-neutral/a-63753961
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Mobility
Can We Limit Global Warming To 1.5 Degrees?
29 November 2022The World Meteorological Organization estimates global temperatures have a 50-50 chance of reaching 1.5 C of warming, at least temporarily, in the next five years. That doesn’t mean humanity can just give up. https://www.boomlive.in/explainers/global-warming-cop27-carbon-emissions-united-nations-20204
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Plastic pollution: Three problems that a global treaty could solve
29 November 2022Plastic is one of the fastest growing materials and production is on course to double, to more than one billion tonnes a year, by 2050. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-03835-w