While plastic dominates human consumption, the global economy will remain hooked on fossil fuels
In early December 2024, hopes for a landmark global treaty to curb plastic pollution were dashed as negotiations in South ...
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The LA fires burned a lot of lithium-ion batteries. What does that say about a clean energy future?
Lithium–ion batteries have been making headlines since the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires broke out a month ago. From concerns about evacuating in an electric vehicle, to the challenges of ...
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Clean energy is key to reducing lung cancer deaths
We must come together to combat air pollution and move to clean energy to prevent more needless deaths from lung cancer.
Turkey's growing power pollution a sign of things to come: Maguire
Turkey surpassed Germany as Europe's top polluter from fossil fuel power production for the first time in 2024, marking an important shift in Europe's main polluting hubs away from traditional ...
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Technology and Environmental Sustainability
Decarbonization and the transition to a circular economy require both technological solutions and a cultural paradigm shift.
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2°C Climate Warming Target Is ‘Dead,’ Pioneering Climate Scientist Says
In a new analysis, acclaimed climate scientist Professor James Hansen and colleagues said that scientists had greatly underestimated the rate of global ...
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Bill would remove climate change from state consideration
DES MOINES — The state, under a bill advanced Wednesday in the Iowa House, would no longer have the declared purpose of reducing air pollution from fossil fuels, and the Iowa Utilities Commission ...
Lydian can make aviation fuel wherever there’s CO2 and electricity
As a result, Lydian can produce e-fuel that’s competitive with biofuels when electricity prices are around 3 to 4 cents per ...