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China’s coal consumption declines despite increasing energy consumption
New figures published by China’s National Burea of Statistics show that while the country’s total energy consumption increased by 1.4% in 2016, the country’s coal consumption declined by 4.7%. Following China’s use of coal and the country’s corresponding carbon dioxide emission levels has Read More...
We can officially collect solar energy without solar panels
The discussion on climate has persisted for decades since we first discovered that there is a man-made influence on the environment. From then, many researchers have come together to finagle innovations that reduce our industrial carbon footprint. One such innovation is the molecular leaf. Read More...
Timberland and Nike are bringing sustainability to the shoe industry
An MIT study determined that the process of making a typical pair of sneakers results in 30 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions. Considering that 20 billion pairs of shoes are produced globally each year, it's safe to say shoes are a major culprit in the fight against climate change. Thankfully, Read More...
Carbon emissions in the U.K. have hit a 120-year low
The last time the UK emitted less carbon dioxide than it did in 2016, most Brits were still traveling by horse and carriage. Carbon emissions in 2016 fell by 5.8 percent compared with 2015, and the use of coal fell by a record 52 percent over the same period. The U.K. also generated more power from Read More...
China will replace all 67,000 fossil-fueled taxis in Beijing with electric cars
Taxis are the bane of all urban areas. Typically, they are poorly made, poorly maintained, and spew tons of carbon dioxide into the air every day as they shuttle people from place to place. Beijing has nearly 70,000 taxis. It also has an intractable problem with smog. While it has embarked on an Read More...
Eat organic bread to fight global warming
Fertilizers used in wheat cultivation contribute almost half (43 percent) of the greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new study. Fertilizers consist of substances and chemicals such as methane, carbon dioxide, ammonia, and nitrogen. The emissions from these substances in synthetic fertilizers Read More...
Researchers found a way to keep buildings cool without air-conditioners
Air-conditioning systems gobble up about 6 percent of the electricity generated in America, raising emissions of greenhouse gasses in the form of carbon dioxide from burning power-station fuel. Not only that, but the refrigerants used in air-conditioning systems are also detrimental to the Earth. Read More...
Scientists hope wetland carbon storage experiment is everyone's cup of tea
Australian scientists have launched a project to bury tens of thousands of teabags in wetlands around the world. They are hoping others will sacrifice a few cups of tea and join in to discover how efficient different wetlands are at capturing and storing carbon dioxide. Lipton green tea and red tea Read More...
How electric trucks will shape the auto transport industry
January 10th, 2017 by EV Expert Diesel-powered engines have garnered a reputation for their nasty emissions. Nitrous oxides may contribute to asthma and shortened life spans. Particulates are also bad for lungs and other living tissue. Of course, we cannot forget about the pollutant carbon Read More...
Barack Obama: The irreversible momentum of clean energy
In the final days of his presidency, Barack Obama is using all the tools he can to leave a lasting impression. He wrote a commentary for the prestigious scientific journal Science arguing that the push toward renewable energy is unstoppable and that it’s a valid strategy for economic growth. Read More...