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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California's signature climate effort is up for renewal - and it's a fight

California's cap-and-trade program faces critical negotiations for extension beyond 2030 to meet climate neutrality goals.
Cars
fromInsideEVs
2 weeks ago

Here's How Long It Takes The BMW iX3 To Beat A Gas Car's Carbon Footprint

The BMW iX3 50 xDrive will have lower emissions than a comparable combustion engine model after 21,500 kilometers.
fromNature
1 month ago

Encouraging a 'data sufficiency' mindset is key for responsible research

Repeated data collection through field campaigns, experiments, and high-performance computing significantly contributes to emissions, necessitating considerable funding and labor from researchers.
Science
#aviation
fromTNW | Sustainability
1 month ago

'Magical thinking' to believe UK's AI boom won't derail climate goals, report warns

Urgent action is needed to prevent AI development from hindering the UK's climate targets.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

xAI gets permits for 15 natural gas generators at Memphis data center | TechCrunch

xAI has received permits to operate 15 natural gas turbines despite operating additional generators without permits, capable of producing 421 megawatts. Concerns about air pollution and violations of the Clean Air Act have been raised.
Environment
#climate-change
fromArs Technica
3 months ago
Environment

Can the legal system catch up with climate science?

The study estimates economic damages caused by emissions using models linking climate impact to financial costs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Environment

Australia's biggest industrial polluter receives millions in carbon credits despite rising emissions

Chevron's Gorgon gas plant received carbon credits while emissions rose, highlighting flaws in Australia's climate safeguard mechanism.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Australia's biggest industrial polluter receives millions in carbon credits despite rising emissions

Chevron's Gorgon gas plant received carbon credits while emissions rose, highlighting flaws in Australia's climate safeguard mechanism.
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Analysis shows that China's emissions are dropping due to renewables

China leads in renewable energy capacity but still faces fossil fuel growth; recent emissions decline hints at potential shifts in energy use.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Revealed: Forecasts of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels soar in Trump's first 100 days

Trump's push for increased fossil fuel drilling contradicts environmental goals and worsens emissions forecasts, despite initial regulations under previous administration.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

Buying or selling a home in Berkeley? If it's not energy-efficient, it will cost you

In efforts to combat climate change, Berkeley will soon require emissions-saving upgrades, like solar panels and heat pumps, on residential buildings during sales.
East Bay real estate
fromTheregister
4 months ago

Hyperscale sustainability is looking like a Hail Mary

Big Tech's increasing data center emissions threaten sustainability pledges amid rising AI demand and power consumption.
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