#decarbonization

#decarbonization

The University of California system recently made waves by announcing a commitment " to fully decarbonize no later than 2045." Unlike many "carbon neutrality" or "net zero" plans that rely heavily on carbon offsets, the UC system plans to cut emissions from campus electricity and fossil fuel use by at least 90 percent from 2019 levels and to balance residual emissions by investing in projects to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

A few days after the close of Busworld Europe 2025, it's time to look beyond the spotlights and the crowded stands. Trade fairs are mirrors of ambition as much as of reality, and Brussels offered both - innovation on stage, uncertainty behind the scenes. Here are a few reflections on what this year's edition really revealed about the direction of the bus and coach industry.

Our bus business has grown by 30 percent over the last three years, and we now have more than one billion euros in orders in the pipeline. That's a clear signal we're delivering what the market needs,

What if there were a technology that could help to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, air pollution and environmental degradation, while improving health, reducing social inequality and boosting economic growth? There is, and this month it turns 200. The opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in northeast England on 27 September 1825 is generally considered to be the birth of the modern railway - an event that set in motion a revolution in human mobility and social organization.

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The software tool developed by Cornell researchers models small city energy use quickly, allowing simulations for cost-effective decarbonization strategies. It can inform policy prioritization.

Repeated data collection through field campaigns, experiments, and high-performance computing significantly contributes to emissions, necessitating considerable funding and labor from researchers.

Implementing high efficiency HVAC, better insulation, and smart system integrations such as smart lighting, can reduce energy cost estimates by 30% to 50% in new and existing buildings.

The rise in corporate lobbying for climate action from 3% to 23% reveals a significant shift in how European companies perceive environmental regulations, emphasizing support for climate policies.

Hydrogen energy, though often stigmatized due to its ties to nuclear, is a clean fuel option that can effectively replace fossil fuels.