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 … [Read more...] about New homes in Wales will be powered by renewable energy by 2025
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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 … [Read more...] about People gathered worldwide to celebrate and honor the ocean on World Oceans Day
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 … [Read more...] about This unexpected factor is causing America’s big dip in CO2 emissions
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, … [Read more...] about Company in Spain turns sewage into zero-carbon fuel