Google, one of the world’s largest technology companies, has recently come under fire for a significant increase in its greenhouse gas emissions over the past year. According to a report released by the company, Google’s carbon footprint has jumped by 40% in 2021, marking a worrying trend in its environmental impact. One of the main… Continue reading Google’s greenhouse gas emissions have jumped, and AI is a big cause
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The Big-Tech Clean Energy Crunch Is Here
The Big-Tech Clean Energy Crunch Is Here In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for clean energy solutions to combat climate change. Countries, businesses, and individuals are actively seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint and transition towards renewable energy sources. As a result, big-tech companies are facing a clean energy crunch, with… Continue reading The Big-Tech Clean Energy Crunch Is Here
Soil can store gigatons of carbon, and Yard Stick wants to measure it all
As global temperatures rise and the climate crisis progresses, individuals and organizations around the world are being encouraged to reduce emissions and invest in carbon-neutral and green initiatives. But for environmentalists looking to make a significant and lasting impact, a new tool is emerging that could hold the key to unlocking a new realm of… Continue reading Soil can store gigatons of carbon, and Yard Stick wants to measure it all
Why this new plant is capturing carbon dioxide just to let it back out again
The new plant located in Zurich, Switzerland has recently made headlines thanks to a unique method of capturing and returning carbon dioxide (CO2) to the atmosphere. This method, which has been pioneered by Climeworks AG, involves capturing CO2 from the atmosphere and then releasing it again at a later time. This technology works by utilizing… Continue reading Why this new plant is capturing carbon dioxide just to let it back out again
United Nations warns 2050 net-zero climate goals are already outdated
The United Nations has recently warned that 2050 net-zero climate goals may already be outdated. This is due to the recent body of evidence that shows that global temperature rise is accelerating far faster than expected. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a United Nations body, has warned that countries must act quickly to… Continue reading United Nations warns 2050 net-zero climate goals are already outdated
Climate tech startups team up to decarbonize Arizona cement plant
In a bid to decarbonize its cement plants, Arizona cement manufacturer St. Marys is teaming up with several climate tech startups in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint. The partnership is made up of CarbonCure, a startup that converts carbon dioxide into a mineral additive for concrete, and Carbon Upcycling Technologies, a Canadian startup… Continue reading Climate tech startups team up to decarbonize Arizona cement plant
Carbon Maps helps the food industry reduce their climate impact
The world of food production is gradually shifting, and as the industry contemplates new ways to reach sustainability goals, a powerful new tool is emerging: Carbon Maps. Carbon Maps is a global mapping technology that helps the industry to identify, measure, and reduce its climate impact by pinpointing its carbon emissions sources. Using satellite imagery,… Continue reading Carbon Maps helps the food industry reduce their climate impact
Minnesota Will Require 100% Carbon-Free Electricity by 2040
Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota has recently announced a new, groundbreaking plan to reduce carbon emissions in the state. Under the plan, Minnesota will require 100% carbon-free electricity by the year 2040. This ambitious goal is a major step forward in Minnesota’s efforts to combat climate change and create a cleaner, healthier environment. The plan… Continue reading Minnesota Will Require 100% Carbon-Free Electricity by 2040
JetBlue no longer plans to offset emissions from domestic flights
Airline giant JetBlue recently announced that they are no longer planning on offsetting emissions generated by domestic flights. The global environmental movement to lower emissions has been gaining steam throughout the world, and JetBlue had intended to do their part by making a concerted effort to reduce their own carbon footprint. JetBlue’s carbon offset plan… Continue reading JetBlue no longer plans to offset emissions from domestic flights