• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 11th, 2014
Keystone XL Will Cough Out the Equivalent of 110 Million Tons of CO2 Yearly

Keystone XL Will Cough Out the Equivalent of 110 Million Tons of CO2 Yearly

The pipeline will produce 4 times more emissions than estimated by the US government

Ocean Acidification Is a Threat to Fisheries in Alaska, NOAA Says

Ocean Acidification Is a Threat to Fisheries in Alaska, NOAA Says

Communities living in this part of the world will too be greatly affected

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 21st, 2014
Nuclear Waste in the UK Could Soon Become a Low-Carbon Energy Source

Nuclear Waste in the UK Could Soon Become a Low-Carbon Energy Source

Companies are looking to build a plant able to process nuclear waste at Sellafield

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 3rd, 2014
US EPA: By 2030, the Power Sector Must Cut Carbon Emissions by 30%

US EPA: By 2030, the Power Sector Must Cut Carbon Emissions by 30%

The targeted drop in carbon emissions is in comparison to a 2005 baseline

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 29th, 2014
Streaming Is Way More Eco-Friendly than DVD Viewing, Study Finds

Streaming Is Way More Eco-Friendly than DVD Viewing, Study Finds

Researchers say streaming requires less energy, emits less carbon dioxide

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 10th, 2014
US Announces New Energy Efficiency Standards for Motors, Coolers, and Freezers

US Announces New Energy Efficiency Standards for Motors, Coolers, and Freezers

The new standards are expected to reduce carbon pollution, help cut electricity bills

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 17th, 2014
IKEA Plans to Make Its Swedish Meatballs Less Carbon Intensive

IKEA Plans to Make Its Swedish Meatballs Less Carbon Intensive

The end goal is to help limit climate change and global warming, IKEA says

Luxury Automaker Bentley Debuts Plug-In Hybrid Concept

Luxury Automaker Bentley Debuts Plug-In Hybrid Concept

The concept car will be displayed at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 9th, 2014
Wind Helped the US Cut Carbon Emissions by 96 Million Metric Tons in 2013

Wind Helped the US Cut Carbon Emissions by 96 Million Metric Tons in 2013

This drop in emissions is the equivalent of taking 16.9 million cars off the road

Using More Wood in Constructions Can Cut Carbon Emissions, Study Says

Using More Wood in Constructions Can Cut Carbon Emissions, Study Says

There is only one catch: the wood used in constructions must come from sustainable sources

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 25th, 2014
Carbon Capture Project at Gas-Fired Power Station Announced in the UK

Carbon Capture Project at Gas-Fired Power Station Announced in the UK

The project is the first of its kind to have until now been announced on a global scale

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 19th, 2014
China Can Have 80% of Its Energy Need Met by Renewables by 2050

China Can Have 80% of Its Energy Need Met by Renewables by 2050

This would help the country reduce its carbon emissions by 90%, WWF report says

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 22nd, 2014
Drop in Carbon Emissions Documented for UK's Energy Sector

Drop in Carbon Emissions Documented for UK's Energy Sector

Specialists say 2013 emissions fell by 7% when compared to 2012

Authorities Ask for Legal Help Reducing Air Pollution in China

Authorities Ask for Legal Help Reducing Air Pollution in China

The lack of supporting laws means polluters often go unpunished

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 18th, 2014
California Energy Commission Announces $24M (€17.7M) for Biofuels Projects

California Energy Commission Announces $24M (€17.7M) for Biofuels Projects

The money will serve to develop new biofuel production facilities, modify existing ones

US' 8th Biggest Emitter of Greenhouse Gases Pledges to Green Up Its Ways

US' 8th Biggest Emitter of Greenhouse Gases Pledges to Green Up Its Ways

FirstEnergy says it will try to improve on its ecological footprint

Global Sales of Toyota's Hybrid Vehicles Exceed 6 Million Units

Global Sales of Toyota's Hybrid Vehicles Exceed 6 Million Units

The eco-friendly cars have helped reduce emissions linked to the transportation sector

 
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