Norway kickstarts one of the world’s largest carbon storage projects
With the world’s largest fleet of electric vehicles per capita, Norway may appear as a global leader in sustainability, but the country still remains one of the world’s biggest producers of oil and gas. Seeking to ramp up its efforts in the fight against climate change, the Nordic country has Read More...
New homes in Wales will be powered by renewable energy by 2025
The building and housing sector are one of today’s major contributors to global warming and the climate crisis. Acknowledging the urgent need to find a solution to this problem, the Welsh government has recently issued plans requiring all new homes in the country to be heated and powered by clean Read More...
People gathered worldwide to celebrate and honor the ocean on World Oceans Day
10 years ago, the United Nations and the international community began observing June 8 as World Oceans Day to recognize the major role that oceans play in our lives and the challenges faced in preserving this resource. In ten years' time, the annual celebration of the ocean has become quite Read More...
This unexpected factor is causing America’s big dip in CO2 emissions
A recent report has found that the carbon footprint from generating electricity has dropped to an all-time low since 1987. While the adoption of renewables or the shift from coal to natural gas would seem like the likely cause for the decrease, it’s actually the reduced industrial demand for Read More...
Company in Spain turns sewage into zero-carbon fuel
A Spanish company, Ingelia, has managed to develop biochar from organic waste, such as sewage and compost, that could potentially become a sustainable alternative to standard coal used in energy production. Despite having the same potential energy production as standard coal, this newfound fuel has Read More...