• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 15th, 2014
Tar Sands Projects Will Cause Canada's Carbon Emissions to Soar

Tar Sands Projects Will Cause Canada's Carbon Emissions to Soar

The country's carbon footprint is expected to up by 38% by the year 2030

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 14th, 2014
In 2013, US Energy-Related Carbon Emissions Increased by About 2%

In 2013, US Energy-Related Carbon Emissions Increased by About 2%

This increase was documented when compared to carbon emissions reported in 2012

The City of Hamburg in Germany Will Be Car-Free in About 20 Years

The City of Hamburg in Germany Will Be Car-Free in About 20 Years

High officials promise that a new transportation network will eliminate the need for cars

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 10th, 2014
100 Million Tonnes of New Coal Production Capacity Approved in China in 2013

100 Million Tonnes of New Coal Production Capacity Approved in China in 2013

Cost of this initiative is said to amount to $9.8 billion (€7.2 billion)

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 8th, 2014
City Dwellers Have a Smaller Carbon Footprint than People Living in the Suburbs

City Dwellers Have a Smaller Carbon Footprint than People Living in the Suburbs

Presently, suburbs account for 50% of the carbon footprint of households in the US

Coca-Cola's Brand-New Chevrolet Express Vans Turned Into Hybrids

Coca-Cola's Brand-New Chevrolet Express Vans Turned Into Hybrids

The eco-friendly vans will hit roads by the end of this year

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 11th, 2013
UK's Largest Bakery Chain Installs 1.28MW of Solar Capacity

UK's Largest Bakery Chain Installs 1.28MW of Solar Capacity

Greggs aims to reduce its carbon emissions by 25% by 2015

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 11th, 2013
The 2014 FIFA World Cup Will Cough Out 2.72 Million Tons of CO2

The 2014 FIFA World Cup Will Cough Out 2.72 Million Tons of CO2

FIFA promises to offset all the CO2 the upcoming World Cup will produce

50 Volvo Dual-Fuel Tractors Bought by Supermarket Chain Asda

50 Volvo Dual-Fuel Tractors Bought by Supermarket Chain Asda

The vehicles run on liquefied natural gas and diesel

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 5th, 2013
GM Spends $24M (€17.66M) on Eco-Friendly Electrical Generation Equipment

GM Spends $24M (€17.66M) on Eco-Friendly Electrical Generation Equipment

The equipment will be used to produce electricity from landfill gas

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 29th, 2013
Marks & Spencer Buys Low-Pollution Stoves for Children in Bangladesh

Marks & Spencer Buys Low-Pollution Stoves for Children in Bangladesh

The retailer has teamed up with UNICEF, offered its support to a new carbon offset project

Watch: The Carbon Budget Explained in 90 Seconds Flat

Watch: The Carbon Budget Explained in 90 Seconds Flat

Climate policy expert details what the carbon budget is, why it's bad to break it

Iowa Has Managed to Slash Carbon Emissions by 8.4 Million Tons

Iowa Has Managed to Slash Carbon Emissions by 8.4 Million Tons

The state owes its success to investments in wind energy

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 21st, 2013
The World Has 90 Companies to Thank for Climate Change, Global Warming

The World Has 90 Companies to Thank for Climate Change, Global Warming

Together, these companies produced 914 gigatonnes of CO2 between 1751 – 2010

One Third of IKEA's Energy Consumption Met by Green Sources in 2013

One Third of IKEA's Energy Consumption Met by Green Sources in 2013

In 2013, the company produced enough green energy to match 37% of its global needs

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 19th, 2013
Coal Industry Can Be Part of Global Warming Solution, UN Climate Chief Says

Coal Industry Can Be Part of Global Warming Solution, UN Climate Chief Says

All it has to do is seriously green-up its act, Christiana Figueres argues

The Planet Is Really Messed Up, Ocean Acidity Could Up 170% by 2100

The Planet Is Really Messed Up, Ocean Acidity Could Up 170% by 2100

The phenomenon will have a devastating impact on biodiversity

 
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