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As more people consider making their homes more energy efficient, scammers are exploiting this interest to peddle fake boiler rules and green energy schemes, warns National Trading Standards. With over a third of homeowners targeted by a green scam in the past year, the risk of falling victim to these
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As President Joe Biden pushes his climate agenda through Congress, the US nuclear energy industry is poised to receive fresh funding and recognition, marking a turnaround for an industry that has been on the decline for decades. The infrastructure bill signed into law on Monday and the "Build Back
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Business and climate groups expressed disappointment and frustration that nearly 200 countries at the COP26 summit in Glasgow failed to reach a more ambitious deal to tackle climate change. The agreement, reached in the final minutes, watered down a commitment to end coal use and fossil fuel subsidies due to
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The New Zealand government has committed to building healthier and lower-carbon buildings, in line with the country's efforts to reduce climate change pollution. This move could have a significant impact on the built environment, given that buildings account for around one-fifth of New Zealand's carbon emissions.
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Milliken & Company, a global manufacturer, has announced that all its carpet, luxury vinyl tile, and entryway tile products worldwide are now carbon neutral. This milestone is part of the company's ongoing sustainability journey, specifically addressing carbon reduction to support the fight against climate change. Milliken's
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World leaders gathered in Glasgow for the climate summit, issuing dire warnings about the urgent need to address catastrophic global warming, but offering few concrete commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The two-week gathering aimed to unite nations in agreeing on meaningful steps to mitigate climate change, but fault lines
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World leaders gathered in Glasgow for the COP26 climate summit, where they made significant commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to renewable energy sources. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to cut emissions to net zero by 2070, while Vietnam aimed to reach net zero
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Italian diplomats are hoping to secure agreements on meaningful action to cut greenhouse gases and limit global warming at the G20 summit in Rome. The meeting will see the leaders of the world's 20 biggest economies come together to set the tone for the COP26 summit in Glasgow.
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The United Nations' climate conferences, like COP26, have a significant carbon footprint, with long-distance travel accounting for 85% of total emissions over the past three conferences. The conference's accommodation and energy usage also contribute significantly to the carbon emissions, with flights and long-distance travel being the largest
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has announced that Saudi Arabia plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2060, while State-run Aramco aims to reach the same goal by 2050. The country is working to achieve this through its circular carbon economy approach, as part of its development plans. As
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Research conducted at Lancaster University has brought to light the pressing sustainability issues associated with lithium-ion batteries, specifically regarding the mining of critical metals such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel. The study, which has been peer-reviewed, highlights the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns stemming from the large-scale mining of
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The global shift towards renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power, has sparked a surge in demand for certain raw materials. Copper, silver, cobalt, zinc, nickel, and lithium are among the metals in high demand. These materials are crucial for the production of wind turbines, solar panels,
