Tag: Environment
World’s Largest Carbon Dioxide-Sucking Plant ‘Orca’ is now online in Iceland – Craffic
‘Orca’ has started working from September 8, 2021. This carbon dioxide sucking…
Ten Thousand Years – 99% Invisible
In 1990, the federal government invited a group of geologists, linguists, astrophysicists, architects, artists,…
Maersk spends $1.4 billion on ships that can run on ‘carbon neutral’ methanol
The shipping sector needs to find new ways of reducing its environmental…
“Blue” hydrogen is worse for the climate than coal, study says
Findings could throw national climate policies into disarray. Source: “Blue” hydrogen is…
Attack of the giant rodents or class war? Argentina’s rich riled by new neighbors | Argentina | The Guardian
Hordes of capybaras have taken up residence at a gated community, sparking…
‘Green steel’: Swedish company ships first batch made without using coal
Hybrit sends steel made with hydrogen production process to Volvo, which plans…
UN Climate Experts to the World: We’re Already Fucked
Major new report says it is too late to stop manmade climate…
U.K. Will Stop Using Coal Power in Just Three Years
A decade ago, 40 percent of the country’s electricity was generated with…
Plant-Based Fish Is Rattling the Multibillion-Dollar Seafood Industry
Beyond and Impossible showed the potential for plant-based proteins. Now tomatoes are…
National mile-driven tax pilot program tucked into $1.2 trillion infra
The White House’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure package includes a pilot program for…
‘Horticultural disobedience’: Quebecer letting front yard grow naturally, despite risk of flouting local bylaw | National Post
Ecologists say natural yards have a number of benefits, like increased biodiversity….
Climate crisis: Scientists spot warning signs of Gulf Stream collapse
A shutdown would have devastating global impacts and must not be allowed…
No bids for over 70% of Indian coal mines up for auction
India received no bids for 48 of the 67 mines up for…
Pickup trucks are a plague on Canadian streets
A vehicle that started as a practical tool for hard-working people has…
Growing food with air and solar power: More efficient than planting crops
Source: Growing food with air and solar power: More efficient than planting…
How abandoned strip mines are being rescued by a field of
Jocelyn Sheppard hasn’t always been a lavender and honey farmer. For more…
Maine shifting recycling costs to companies
Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) has signed into law legislation to make the state the…
Instant water cleaning method ‘millions of times’ better than commercial approach
Creation of hydrogen peroxide in situ could provide clean, drinkable water to…
Brussels drafts death sentence for the internal combustion engine car
Targets being discussed would end the sale of carbon-emitting cars by 2035….
The World’s Worst Industrial Disaster Is Still Unfolding
In Bhopal, residents who survived the massive gas leak and those who…
It’s literally raining PFAS around the Great Lakes, say researchers
Rain samples from Cleveland, Chicago and the Sleeping Bear Dunes show surprisingly…
Hull air lubrication: future and challenges | SSPA
Source: Hull air lubrication: future and challenges | SSPA
The Particular Psychology of Destroying a Planet
What kind of thinking goes into engaging in planetary sabotage? Source: The…
Canada declares plastics toxic, paving the way for restrictions
“I think the days of waiting for recycling to work are over,”…
France is giving citizens $3,000 to get rid of their car and get an ebike
France is offering a cash-for-clunkers scheme that will give citizens some sweet…
We Are Living in a Climate Emergency, and We’re Going to Say So
It’s time to use a term that more than 13,000 scientists agree…
Reed straws manufactured in Saaremaa
Reeds plaguing Saaremaa beaches might now become the island’s Nokia instead. Just…
Major ‘State of the Planet’ report out in advance of first Nobel Prize Summit
Source: Major ‘State of the Planet’ report out in advance of first…
Wind responsible for 51% of State’s electricity last month
New figures show gas demand picking up in industry and transportation in…
UN: Greenhouse gas levels hit record high despite lockdowns | News | DW | 23.11.2020
Many scientists hoped for the biggest annual fall in human-caused emissions this…
Canada announces $2.75 billion investment in zero-emissions buses and charging infrastructure – Electrek
The Government of Canada announced it will be allocating $2.75 billion toward…
Extinction: Freshwater fish in ‘catastrophic’ decline
Numbers are plunging due to pollution, unsustainable fishing and the draining of…
New plant-based plastics can be chemically recycled with near-perfect efficiency – The Academic Times
German chemists have developed two sustainable plastic alternatives to high-density polyethylene that…
Elon Musk puts up $100 million for global carbon reduction competition | Reuters
Tesla Inc boss and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is offering a $100…
Kenyan recycles plastic waste into bricks stronger than concrete
Nzambi Matee hurls a brick hard against a school footpath constructed from…
Lab-grown wood could let us grow furniture in a lab instead of in a fo
Why cut down trees when you can grow wood in the exact…
Can you actually get paid NOT to mow your lawn?
Minnesota is launching a program that encourages homeowners to let their lawns…
Fibonacci cuts ribbon on $5.8M HempWood manufacturing plant in Calloway County – Lane Report | Kentucky Business & Economic News
Gov. Matt Bevin today congratulated Fibonacci LLC as company leaders, along with…
Canada floats idea of North American ban on new gasoline-powered cars
Canada wants deeper environmental ties with the United States and one result…
Global warming breakthrough: Methane-slashing ‘super seaweed’ cattle feed supplement wins $1m prize
First Nations communities to benefit after CSIRO-developed, seaweed-based supplement, which cuts cattle…
The carbon tax is going up. Here’s how much more you could pay at the pumps
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has set ambitious targets for reducing emissions in…
World carbon dioxide emissions drop 7% in pandemic-hit 2020
Source: World carbon dioxide emissions drop 7% in pandemic-hit 2020 Hmmm… I…
Human-Made Stuff Now Outweighs All Life on Earth
The sheer scale of buildings, infrastructure and other anthropogenic objects underscores our…
New York’s $226 Billion Pension Fund Is Dropping Fossil Fuel Stocks
The fund will divest from many fossil fuels in the next five…
The Danish climate minister closing down the oil industry for good
Dan Jørgensen has agreed the world’s most ambitious climate goal with a…
Alberta set to retire coal power by 2023, ahead of 2030 provincial deadline
Alberta is set to meet its goal to eliminate coal-fired electricity production…
A $100B opportunity: Alberta could emerge as Canada’s first hydrogen energy hub, report says | Financial Post
‘Potential in terms of jobs and royalties to be a game changer…
China built the first electric car designed exclusively for ride-hailing
A car designed for high-volume, app-based ride-hailing. Source: China built the first…
Global warming bigger threat than coronavirus: Red Cross
Red Cross says the world has been hit by more than 100…
