Yes, 2020 was a year saturated with negative news. But we wouldn’t do it justice if we only remembered it for the doom and gloom. Throughout the year's unprecedented times, there have also been plenty of moments that brought a sense of optimism over our planet’s future. Our … [Read more...] about 11 positive energy developments that show the bright side of 2020
carbon neutrality
The port city of Sunderland will host UK’s first carbon-neutral community
As the urgency of the climate crisis continues to grow, climate-friendly elements are increasingly becoming a prominent feature of urban development projects. One of the latest cities poised to experience future-proof urban planning is the post-industrial port city of Sunderland, … [Read more...] about The port city of Sunderland will host UK’s first carbon-neutral community
Japan, the world’s third largest economy, vows to go carbon-neutral by 2050
As extreme weather events associated with climate change are becoming more common all over the world, we’ve recently seen an increasing number of economies pledge to do their part in solving this urgent global challenge. The most recent commitment of the like comes from Japan, … [Read more...] about Japan, the world’s third largest economy, vows to go carbon-neutral by 2050
General Mills to become carbon neutral by 2030 by cutting food waste
Major food company General Mills announced this week that it plans to reduce emissions by 30 percent over the next decade and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. A big part of meeting this goal will be reducing food waste by at least 50 percent. In the past year, four percent of … [Read more...] about General Mills to become carbon neutral by 2030 by cutting food waste
Ford commits to carbon neutrality by 2050
Ford is the latest company to announce a plan for achieving carbon neutrality. The car manufacturer will strive to become carbon neutral by 2050 by focusing on three main areas: vehicle use, supply base, and company facilities. These three critical areas account for 95 … [Read more...] about Ford commits to carbon neutrality by 2050