Electric vehicles
Nottingham City Council's ambitious plan to become carbon neutral by 2028 has been marred by the adoption of electric bin lorries, which have proven to be a costly and unreliable option. The Labour-led council had expected the vehicles to save £32,000 per year in running costs and
Electric vehicles
India is navigating an ambitious energy transition amidst structural dependencies on coal and growing energy needs. The push towards electric vehicles (EVs) has received significant policy support, but this shift presents multiple challenges given the country's current energy mix and broader environmental realities. Coal accounts for nearly 72%
Climate change
Researchers at Delft University of Technology have investigated the potential of vertical farms to integrate with urban energy systems, but their findings highlight concerns over the substantial use of electricity for artificial lighting. According to the study, vertical farms can provide benefits to cities, including enhanced food security, self-sufficiency, and
Climate change
The Albanese government's Cheaper Home Batteries Program has been gaining significant traction, with over 44,895 Australians embracing the opportunity to reduce their bills and emissions by installing a battery. The program, which also caters to small businesses, farms, and community groups, has received a positive response from
Climate change
As Australia increasingly focuses on a green energy transition, the notion that a shift away from fossil fuels is underway has become a reassuring narrative. However, this perspective overlooks a pressing issue: the current transition has primarily added more energy to the mix without replacing fossil fuels. This realization necessitates
Climate change
The connection between our health and the environment is more crucial than ever, as climate change and air pollution continue to wreak havoc on our bodies and communities. Air pollution, caused by burning fossil fuels and other human activities, affects every aspect of our well-being, from fertility issues to mental
Climate change
The Environmental Protection Network (EPN), a group of over 650 former EPA career staff and confirmation-level appointees, has strongly condemned the Department of Energy's (DOE) report on the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions on the U.S. climate. The report, titled "A Critical Review of Impacts of
Climate change
The Nepal government, through the Department of Environment, has initiated the development of the country's first National Air Quality Management Action Plan (NAQMAP). This plan aims to reduce air pollution across the country and guide the national air quality management strategy. The NAQMAP is being developed in collaboration
Global warming
A recent study published in the journal Energy has highlighted the importance of key energy transition minerals in the transition to renewable energy sources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The research, conducted by Pontifical Catholic University, emphasized the role of extended transition indicators, supply, and demand for these minerals in
Global warming
Research from the School of Economics in Guangxi Minzu University in Nanning, People's Republic of China, has highlighted the importance of taking into account a country's economic and industrial structure when implementing renewable energy policies to reduce CO2 emissions. The study, which analyzed data from 36
Global warming
A new study has provided valuable insights into the relationship between market integration and carbon reduction in China's urban areas. The research, conducted by the School of Economics & Trade, analyzed data from Chinese prefecture-level cities between 2003 and 2022 to examine the carbon reduction effects of market
Global warming
Research conducted at Hanyang University in Seoul, South Korea, has proposed a sustainable platform for valorising spent brewer grain to reduce the carbon footprint of the brewing industry. The study utilized CO2 in the pyrolysis of brewer grain to enhance energy recovery in the form of pyrolytic gas while reducing
