Being one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, it comes as no surprise that PepsiCo also has a ginormous carbon footprint. In 2019 alone, the company was responsible for putting 57 million metric tons into the atmosphere. Aware of the key role it plays as an … [Read more...] about Food and beverage giant PepsiCo pledges to achieve zero-emissions by 2040
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Portugal abandons coal power two years ahead of schedule
One after another, European countries are abandoning coal energy this year. Back in April, both Austria and Sweden shut down their last coal-fired plant, with Sweden doing so two years ahead of schedule. Now another country is saying goodbye to coal two years early: Portugal! … [Read more...] about Portugal abandons coal power two years ahead of schedule
How spreading rock dust on farmland could remove massive amounts of CO2
Researchers are clear that cutting the fossil fuel burning that releases carbon dioxide is the most important action needed to tackle the climate emergency. But climate scientists also agree that, in addition, massive amounts of CO2 need to be removed from the air to meet the … [Read more...] about How spreading rock dust on farmland could remove massive amounts of CO2
Germany passes bill to phase out coal energy
Germany remains one of the most coal-reliant countries in Western Europe, but that’s all set to change after a new bill was passed in the Bundestag, the lower house of parliament. The bill sets the conditions under which Germany will abandon coal as a power source in order to … [Read more...] about Germany passes bill to phase out coal energy