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"China braced for rise in air pollution deaths"
#China #AirPollution #Emissions

Bad news on climate: the March average of atmospheric CO2 at Mauna Loa was 425.4 ppm, a massive 4.4 ppm higher than in March of last year.
The cause: record high global emissions, probably combined with an El Niño effect.
#emissions #co2

In case you are thinking humanity is getting CO2 #emissions under control, I have this graph for you.
This is not the absolute CO2 level in the atmosphere, but its growth rate. Think for a second what this growth rate would have to be so we can stay below 1.5 or 2deg warning.
Right, this growth rate would have to be negative: fewer emissions this year than last year.
Of course, …

Atmospheric CO2 at Mauna Loa made a huge year-on-year jump in February!
4.25 ppm to over 424.5 ppm.
#co2 #emissions #ClimateChange

"UK emissions could rise by 15% if government uses ‘surplus’ to weaken climate goal, CCC warns"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Emissions

UK emissions could rise by 15% if government uses ‘surplus’ to weaken climate goal, CCC warns - Carbon Brief
The UK would be able to increase its emissions while still meeting its next legally binding climate goal if the government weakens the target

"From 2016 to 2022, 80 percent of global #CO2 #emissions were produced by just 57 [state-owned and private sector] companies."
Additionally, "since the #ParisAgreement was signed, 58 of the top 100

"Net-zero networks: Can mobile operators decouple growth from emissions?"
#Technology #NetZero #Phones #Emissions

Net-zero networks: Can mobile operators decouple growth from emissions?
With the number of global mobile connections rising each year and ever more data being shared digitally, will mobile network operators be able to decouple growth from emissions and achieve net-zero by 2050?

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"#Shell slows pace of cuts to carbon #emissions
#Oil company to reduce target for the net carbon intensity of its products by 2030 and scraps 2035 ambition altogether&quo…

Shell slows pace of cuts to carbon emissions
Oil company to reduce target for the net carbon intensity of its products by 2030 and scraps 2035 ambition altogether

"Net-zero networks: Can mobile operators decouple growth from emissions?"
#Technology #NetZero #Phones #Emissions

Net-zero networks: Can mobile operators decouple growth from emissions?
With the number of global mobile connections rising each year and ever more data being shared digitally, will mobile network operators be able to decouple growth from emissions and achieve net-zero by 2050?

Dutch greenhouse gas #emissions down by 6% last year, to 34% below their 1990 level!
Emissions from electricity generation down 22% year-on-year thanks to more renewable, less fossil electricity.
Transport emissions up by 9% due to growth in aviation.

Greenhouse gas emissions 6 percent lower in 2023
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 6 percent lower in 2023 than in 2022. This was mainly due to 22 percent lower emissions in the electricity sector. Less electricity was produced from coal and natural gas. Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM)/Emissions Register report this on the basis of provisional quarterly figures on GHG emissions, in accordance with the IPCC guidelines.

BREAKING (the climate):
Based on daily values, the April average of atmospheric CO₂ at Mauna Loa was 426.5-426.6 ppm. That's a big jump of ~3.2 ppm from last year's 423.35 ppm!
It's also the highest CO₂ concentration the world has experienced in 14 million years.
#emissions #co2

"Every time you blame #cows for #climate change, an oil executive laughs
Of all the climate solutions out there, maybe we should concentrate on the 97% of industrial #emissions that come from …

Every time you blame cows for climate change, an oil executive laughs
Of all the climate solutions out there, maybe we should concentrate on the 97% of industrial emissions that come from fossil fuels, and leave the cows out of it, Eurof Uppington writes.

"Belgian insurer urges politicians to strengthen low emission zones"
#Belgium #Emissions #Pollution #AirPollution

Another big jump in atmospheric CO₂ at Mauna Loa!
Based on daily values, the March average was 425.3-425.4 ppm, that's 4.3-4.4 ppm higher than one year ago. Very unusual. Could still be partly due to El Niño.
#CO2 #emissions

Government of Canada and FCM Fund Municipal Climate Action Across British Columbia
Climate change is affecting Canadians and communities across Canada. By supporting initiatives that reduce #emissions and enhance resiliency, we are safeguarding our well-being as well as generating jobs and developing our clean energy future.
Federal and municipal partnerships are critical to building

"The Hidden Environmental Cost of Our Digital Lifestyle"
#Environment #Technology #Emissions

The Hidden Environmental Cost of Our Digital Lifestyle | Happy Eco News
The Metaverse industry is booming around the globe, with countries like the US, Japan, China, Canada and New Zealand leading the way in terms of user

"What is #SF6? Study raises concerns about gas that is 24,000x more powerful than CO2
An electrifying #China is largely behind the increase in #emissions of SF6, which is used to insulate power l…

Scientists warn about rise of greenhouse gas 24,000x stronger than CO2
An electrifying China is largely behind the increase in emissions of SF6, which is used to insulate power lines.

"Po Valley: Air pollution is causing serious health risks for more than 16 million Italians"
#Italy #AirPollution #Emissions

Can western Europe’s most polluted place reach net zero by 2050?
Italy’s industrial heartland has a long way to go to reach the EU’s goal of zero air pollution.

"Clean energy tech slowed down growth of global carbon emissions in 2023, IEA says"
#IEA #Emissions #Energy #Renewables

Growth in carbon emissions slows thanks to clean energy tech
Though energy demand increased, clean energy tech helped the world to avoid using more fossil fuels last year.

"Germany's emissions fell by record 10.1% in 2023: How are they cleaning up their act?"
#Germany #Emissions

Good news: Germany is on track to reach 2030 emissions target
Germany is leading the way in Europe on the road to a greener future.

"Most countries are struggling to meet climate pledges from 2009, emissions tracking study shows"
#Emissions #Climate #ClimateChange

Most countries are struggling to meet climate pledges from 2009, emissions tracking study shows
Nineteen out of 34 countries surveyed failed to fully meet their 2020 climate commitments set 15 years ago in Copenhagen, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.

"Methane emissions from gas flaring being hidden from satellite monitors"
#Methane #Pollution #Emissions #FossilFuels

"Australia could reach an ‘ambitious’ emissions cut of up to 75% by 2035, advisers tell Labor"
#Australia #Emissions

"Australia could reach an ‘ambitious’ emissions cut of up to 75% by 2035, advisers tell Labor"
#Australia #Emissions

"Kingspan slashes operational emissions by two-thirds in four years"
#Kingspan #Emissions
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Kingspan slashes operational emissions by two-thirds in four years
Building materials and design giant Kingspan has announced a 65% reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since 2020 as part of its 10-year sustainability programme, ‘Planet Passionate.’

"EPA sets strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses in bid to fight climate change"
#US #USA #America #Emissions

EPA sets strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses in bid to fight climate change
The Environmental Protection Agency has set strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, buses and other large vehicles. EPA officials say Friday's action will help clean up some of the nation’s largest sources of planet-warming greenhouse gases. The EPA says the new rules will take effect for model years 2027 through 2032 and will avoid up to 1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions over the next three decades. EPA Administrator Michael Regan says the new standards will especially ben…

"UK greenhouse gas emissions fell 5.4% in 2023: data"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Emissions #GreenhouseGasses

UK greenhouse gas emissions fell 5.4% in 2023: data
UK greenhouse gas emissions fell by 5.4 percent in 2023, largely due to a reduction in the amount of gas used in power stations, according to official data published on Thursday.

"Nations Are Undercounting Emissions, Putting UN Goals at Risk"
#UN #UnitedNations #Emissions #Climate

Nations Are Undercounting Emissions, Putting UN Goals at Risk
Because of lax rules, national inventories reported to the United Nations grossly underestimate many countries’ greenhouse gas emissions. The result, analysts say, is that the world can not verify compliance with agreed emissions targets, jeopardizing global climate agreements.

"Surge in WA emissions puts Australia’s net zero targets in doubt"
#Australia #Emissions #NetZero #Climate

"World’s largest oil companies ‘way off track’ on emissions goals, report finds"
#FossilFuels #Oil #Energy #Emissions

"Ministers could use loophole to water down carbon reduction commitments"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Emissions #Climate

"Shell abandons 2035 emissions target and weakens 2030 goal"
#Shell #Emissions #FossilFuels #Energy

Shell abandons 2035 emissions target and weakens 2030 goal - Carbon Brief
Shell has abandoned a key climate target for 2035 and weakened another goal for 2030, according to its latest “energy transition strategy”.

"Analysis: UK emissions in 2023 fell to lowest level since 1879"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Emissions #Climate

Analysis: UK emissions in 2023 fell to lowest level since 1879 - Carbon Brief
The UK’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 5.7% in 2023 to their lowest level since 1879, according to new Carbon Brief analysis.

"New rule mandates 200 US plants to reduce toxic emissions linked to cancer"
#US #USA #America #Emissions <…

"New rule mandates 200 US plants to reduce toxic emissions linked to cancer"
#US #USA #America #Emissions <…

"China's emissions, efficiency targets under threat after falling short in 2023"
#China #Emissions #Energy #Climate

"Government rejects calls from MPs to boost net-zero reporting requirements"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #NetZero #Emissions

Government rejects calls from MPs to boost net-zero reporting requirements
The Government has rejected calls from MPs to introduce more frequent reporting on how it is delivering the net-zero transition, as well declining to engage with calls to overhaul corporate transition plan requirements.

"Sunak and ministers stoking division over UK’s net zero target, warns Ed Miliband"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #NetZero #Emissions