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Digital technologies can reduce emissions

The impacts of climate change are becoming more visible daily, putting pressure on nations to fulfil their commitments towards reducing carbon emissions. It is estimated that we need up to a 55% reduction in CO2 emissions to keep the goals of the Paris Agreement on track. https://www.dailypioneer.com/2023/columnists/digital-technologies-can-reduce-emissions.html

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Can energy storage power the sustainability revolution?

B2B chemical consultancy ChemBizR takes a look at what opportunities the burgeoning world of energy storage offers to the sustainability industry https://sustainabilitymag.com/articles/v

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Can data help fashion slash overproduction and reduce emissions?

According to a new analysis of practices, one of the most wasteful consumer sectors can significantly improve its environmental record with relative ease. https://environmentjournal.online/articles/can-data-help-fashion-slash-overproduction-and-reduce-emissions/

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Is Biodiesel More Effective Than Electric at Reducing Carbon?

With the transportation sector being the largest source of GHG emissions in the U.S.1, fleets are increasingly feeling the pressure to lower carbon emissions. https://www.ttnews.com/articles/biodiesel-more-effective-electric-reducing-carbon

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Kangaroo fecal microbes could reduce cow methane emissions

Baby kangaroos have acetic acid-producing bacteria in their foregut, which can aid muscle growth in cattle. https://www.beefmagazine.com/news/kangaroo-fecal-microbes-could-reduce-cow-methane-emissions

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Reduce pollution to fight 'superbugs,' AMR rise – UN

UP to 10 million people could die annually by 2050 due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) said on Tuesday, highlighting the need to curtail the pollution created by the pharmaceutical, agricultural and health care sectors.

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Are gas or electric appliances better for the climate?

When researchers assessed the break-even point between gas and electric appliances for 25 countries, they found only 5 where electricity is now clearly more climate-friendly. But that will change. When researchers assessed the break-even point between gas and electric appliances for 25 countries, they found only 5 where electricity is now clearly more climate-friendly. But that will change.

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Carbon emissions from fertilizers could be reduced by as much as 80% by 2050

Researchers have calculated the carbon footprint for the full life cycle of fertilisers, which are responsible for approximately five percent of total greenhouse gas emissions -- the first time this has been accurately quantified -- and found that carbon emissions could be reduced to one-fifth of current levels by 2050. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/02/230209114736.htm

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Loss of Tropical Biomass Could Lead to Increased Carbon Emissions

A decrease in tropical forest biomass stemming from changes in climate may lead to increased carbon emissions that could accelerate global warming, according to a new study https://www.labmanager.com/news/loss-of-tropical-biomass-could-lead-to-increased-carbon-emissions-29739

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Mobility study cites roadblocks for U.S. electric vehicles, sustainable aviation

Automakers may not be able to build as many electric vehicles as they would like — and consumer demand for those EVs may not materialize as quickly as anticipated https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/mobility-study-cites-roadblocks-us-electric-vehicles-sustainable-aviation-2023-02-07/

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How much plastic is in the ocean?

According to a study conducted by Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ, Ltd., the amount of ocean plastic is estimated to reach three times that — to 600 metric tons by 2040 — if things don't change right now. https://www.greenmatters.com/climate-action/how-much-plastic-is-in-the-ocean

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Why the most sustainable fashion solution yet could be clothes made out of algae

Algae is fast and cheap to grow, doesn’t need much water, sucks in carbon dioxide, and its products are biodegradable and non-toxic But turning it into material and dyes is expensive – which is why makers are targeting celebrities, to build desirability and demand https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3208600/why-most-sustainable-fashion-solution-yet-could-be-clothes-made-out-algae

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Mass transportation a solution to reduce carbon emissions

Mass transportation facilities are a solution to lower carbon emissions that cause environmental damage, according to Transportation observer Ki Darmaningtyas. https://en.antaranews.com/news/270990/mass-transportation-a-solution-to-reduce-carbon-emissions

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Zero-emission steel won’t happen without trade-offs, scientists say

In a paper published in Nature Sustainability, experts write that while zero-emission steel is within reach, it will require a big trade-off in production capacity. https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2023/01/28/zero-emissions-steel-tradeoffs/

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Upcycled waste: sustainable furniture and homewares made from eggshells, earth, paper, fruit peel – even blood

In Hong Kong, designers like Niko Leung are seeking out ways to use waste materials to craft sustainable homewares, furniture and construction materials https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3207851/upcycled-waste-sustainable-furniture-and-homewares-made-eggshells-earth-paper-fruit-peel-even-blood