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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Google's huge new Essex datacentre to emit 570,000 tonnes of CO2 a year

The proposed Thurrock Google datacentre would add about 568,727 tonnes CO2e annually, roughly equal to 500 short-haul flights per week.
#climate-change
fromNature
5 days ago
Science

Daily briefing: Heatwaves can be directly linked to emissions from specific companies

fromFortune
1 month ago
Environment

Your dog is part of the climate change problem: 'I can adopt 100 bunnies that will not be close to the emissions of a dog, because my dog is a carnivore'

fromEarth911
1 month ago
Environment

Sustainability In Your Ear: Carbon Direct Chief Scientist Julio Friedmann on the Path to Carbon Removal

Digital life
fromIT Pro
2 months ago

Google emissions have surged 51% in five years - but it's making solid progress in data center efficiency

Google's emissions rose 51% from 2019 to 2024, driven by generative AI's impact on data center infrastructure.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Only two years left of world's carbon budget to meet 1.5C target, scientists warn

Global emissions must drop significantly to maintain a 66% chance of limiting warming to 1.5C, with only two years left in the carbon budget.
fromNature
5 days ago
Science

Daily briefing: Heatwaves can be directly linked to emissions from specific companies

fromFortune
1 month ago
Environment

Your dog is part of the climate change problem: 'I can adopt 100 bunnies that will not be close to the emissions of a dog, because my dog is a carnivore'

fromEarth911
1 month ago
Environment

Sustainability In Your Ear: Carbon Direct Chief Scientist Julio Friedmann on the Path to Carbon Removal

fromIT Pro
2 months ago
Digital life

Google emissions have surged 51% in five years - but it's making solid progress in data center efficiency

#sustainability
fromExchangewire
6 days ago
Marketing tech

PubMatic Partners with Cedara to Advance Sustainable Advertising Across Omnichannel Campaigns

fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago
London startup

Nick Millican's Vision: How Greycoat is Reshaping London's Commercial Real Estate Through Sustainable Refurbishment

OMG science
fromState of the Planet
3 months ago

Playing With Fire: Harnessing Lava To Build Sustainable Cities

The building and construction sectors are major contributors to carbon emissions, but innovative solutions like lava-based materials may help mitigate this issue.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
4 months ago

LoopMe & Cedara Partner to Tackle Carbon Emissions

LoopMe partners with Cedara to enhance sustainable advertising by measuring and reducing carbon emissions for brand campaigns.
fromExchangewire
6 days ago
Marketing tech

PubMatic Partners with Cedara to Advance Sustainable Advertising Across Omnichannel Campaigns

London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Nick Millican's Vision: How Greycoat is Reshaping London's Commercial Real Estate Through Sustainable Refurbishment

Nick Millican advocates for refurbishment over demolition in urban development.
Sustainability is central to Greycoat's development strategy.
Retrofitting buildings significantly reduces carbon emissions compared to new constructions.
OMG science
fromState of the Planet
3 months ago

Playing With Fire: Harnessing Lava To Build Sustainable Cities

The building and construction sectors are major contributors to carbon emissions, but innovative solutions like lava-based materials may help mitigate this issue.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
1 week ago

Google boasts that a single Gemini prompt uses roughly the same energy as a basic search - but that's not painting the full picture

A Gemini text prompt consumes about 0.24 watt-hours, emits 0.03 g CO2e, and uses 0.26 mL water, comparable to a basic Google search.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Where solar investments pack the biggest climate punch

Expanding solar generation by 15% nationwide could cut about 8.54 million metric tons of annual CO2 emissions, with impacts varying by region as electricity demand rises.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Worried about AI's soaring energy needs? Avoiding chatbots won't help - but 3 things could

Rapid AI investment and adoption significantly raise computing and data center electricity demand, increasing emissions and stressing local power grids.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Hawaii proposes cutting cruise ships at its ports by 50%

"HDOT's Energy Security Plan is a call to action. Together, we can create a transportation system that is cleaner and safer while fulfilling its purpose to connect our communities. The strategies outlined in this plan will help us build out the system for our future generations."
Environment
Food & drink
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Carbon restaurant fee good for planet, says owner

Diners at Santo Remedio can contribute to planting trees through a £1.23 discretionary donation added to their bills.
#net-zero
#microsoft
fromIT Pro
1 month ago
Environment

Microsoft's harebrained idea to offset AI emissions involves burying poop underground - and it stinks of greenwashing

fromIT Pro
1 month ago
Environment

Microsoft's harebrained idea to offset AI emissions involves burying poop underground - and it stinks of greenwashing

Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Pushing airport expansion while rail travel languishes so much for Labour's green agenda | Polly Toynbee

Government support for airport expansions contradicts carbon reduction pledges, promoting increased flights while relying on unproven technological solutions.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

City of London plays part in carbon emission drop

The City of London Corporation achieved a 74% reduction in carbon emissions within its scope of influence from 2005 to 2023.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Modern Spolia: Harvesting Building Materials from Demolition Sites

Circular economy and reuse of building materials are crucial in reducing carbon emissions.
Environment
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Dublin Airport's Marty Whelan advert breached rules with emissions claim

DAA misled listeners by excluding aircraft emissions in its carbon cut claims.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Amazon's emissions increased 6% as the company builds more data centers to power AI

Amazon's carbon emissions rose to 68.25 million metric tons in 2024, a 6% increase from 2023, influenced by data center growth and electricity use.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

ArcelorMittal's pullout plunges German green steel in doubt DW 07/17/2025

Steel production in Germany is a significant source of CO2 emissions, necessitating major cuts for carbon neutrality by 2045.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Tata Steel breaks ground on Port Talbot's electric arc furnace with 500m in government backing

Tata Steel's new electric arc furnace project at Port Talbot, supported by a £500 million government grant, will significantly reduce carbon emissions.
fromHackernoon
10 months ago

The Day I Struggled to Breathe - and How Technology Is Responding | HackerNoon

Artificial Intelligence platforms like Persefoni and Sweep are redefining how we calculate emissions by integrating with existing systems, tracing carbon outputs in real time with precision and transparency.
Environment
#google
fromExchangewire
2 months ago
Canada news

Digest: Google's Emissions Surge 51%; Canada Drops Tech Tax Amid Trump Trade Talks - ExchangeWire.com

fromExchangewire
2 months ago
Canada news

Digest: Google's Emissions Surge 51%; Canada Drops Tech Tax Amid Trump Trade Talks - ExchangeWire.com

Science
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Exclusive: Tulum Energy rediscovered a forgotten hydrogen tech and used it to raise $27M | TechCrunch

Techint Group's engineers accidentally discovered methane pyrolysis while developing an electric arc furnace, producing hydrogen and solid carbon.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

UK carmakers near EV sales targets despite government weakening rules after industry pressure

Carmakers are within touching distance of their targets for 2025 before taking into account the government's decision to weaken the targets. This impressive progress should reassure ministers that ambitious targets spur the innovation and dynamism the UK needs.
Cars
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
2 months ago

I'm a building expert and am often asked 'what are the best ways to insulate your home?' Here's my top 6 recommendations

Insulation is essential for improving home energy efficiency, preventing heat loss, saving costs, and lowering carbon emissions.
fromFortune
2 months ago

Big Tech is racing to build AI data centers-just as Accenture warns carbon emissions could surge 11x

AI data centers' carbon emissions are expected to surge 11-fold by 2030, with predictions that these centers will consume 612 terawatt-hours of electricity, driving a 3.4% increase in global carbon emissions.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

EU targets 90% cut in emissions by 2040 as green groups cry foul

The EU should slash its planet-heating pollution by 90% by 2040, according to a proposed change to its climate law from the European Commission.
Europe news
#artificial-intelligence
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Climatiq uses AI to automate carbon emission data. See the pitch deck it used to raise $11.6 million.

Climatiq raises $11.6 million to enhance AI-driven carbon emissions data management for businesses.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Just Found Something Unbelievably Grim About Pollution Generated by AI

Advanced AI models produce higher accuracy but at a significant environmental cost in energy consumption and carbon emissions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

On Ireland's peat bogs: climate action clashes with tradition in pictures

"Rewetting bogs is all about reducing the carbon emissions from the bare peatlands," says Doreen King, emphasizing the importance of restoring natural ecosystems for carbon sequestration.
Renovation
#climate-tech
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

Public Hearing Calls for the Roll Out of a Statewide Cap-and-Invest Program

The Cap-and-Invest program is a vital step towards reducing carbon emissions in New York.
Public hearings are critical for pushing the state administration to implement necessary environmental policies.
Renovation
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

One Solution to the Housing Crisis Is in Plain Sight

The housing crisis is linked to real estate speculation and significant carbon emissions, necessitating a shift towards renovation and effective use of existing buildings.
Remote teams
fromThe Hill
3 months ago

In-office work mandates are bad for the environment

Returning to full-time office work exacerbates climate issues, as commuting increases greenhouse gas emissions significantly.
fromTheartnewspaper
4 months ago

How can art fairs become greener?

Art fairs, while temporary, face significant sustainability challenges which differ based on location and logistical structures used for each event.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Aviation industry is failing dramatically' on climate, insiders say

The aviation industry must undergo a fundamental transition, addressing its role in the climate crisis rather than relying solely on technology for emissions cuts.
Alternative transportation
fromNature
4 months ago

Nickel production is notoriously dirty - here's how to make it greener

On average, refining one ton of nickel ore produces around 20 tons of carbon dioxide, and as extraction methods evolve, that carbon intensity could grow even higher.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Inside the climate innovations reshaping our buildings

The built environment constitutes 34% of global carbon emissions, yet new tech and materials are being developed to decarbonize buildings effectively.
Startup companies
Mental health
fromtime.com
4 months ago

How Telehealth Can Reduce Carbon Emissions

Telemedicine not only offers convenience but also significantly reduces carbon emissions.
Utilizing telehealth can cut CO2 emissions equivalent to 130,000 gas-powered cars.
Media industry
fromTechRadar
4 months ago

Sustainability Week: How AI boosts digital advertising performance while cutting CO2 emissions

Digital advertising contributes significantly to carbon emissions, highlighting the need for industry-wide optimization to meet net-zero goals.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
5 months ago

'We're looking at the climate crisis because it's here and now and affecting us daily': inside Art Jameel's push for sustainability and industry-wide change

Art Jameel emphasizes sustainability in its art programming and operations, pushing for reduced conservation standards that disproportionately affect institutions in the Global South.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

New climate plan will limit objections to wind and solar

Under the newly approved Climate Action Plan, regions in Ireland are mandated to allocate space for renewable energy, facing increased barriers to objecting against such projects.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Pet dogs have extensive and multifarious' impact on environment, new research finds

In the US, studies have found that deer, foxes and bobcats were less active in or avoid wilderness areas where dogs were allowed, indicating significant impacts on native wildlife.
Environment
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