Renewable energy
The Environment and Ecology Bureau and the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department have launched the Energy Saving Charter 2025 and the 4T Charter to encourage energy saving and reduce carbon emissions in Hong Kong. The charter aims to reduce the city's carbon emissions by half from 2005 levels
Climate change
Buses are increasingly becoming a driving solution to environmental challenges. Stagecoach East, which operates routes in Stevenage and Hitchin, has highlighted its fleet's potential to reduce climate change, local pollution, and keep the area moving. Stagecoach East's fleet of 32 electric buses is part of the
Climate change
Dundee City Council has been working to improve life for residents, and the latest analysis of the Council Plan 2022-27 shows progress in key areas. The City Governance Committee will review the third annual analysis on Monday, June 23, focusing on five priority themes: reducing child poverty, delivering inclusive economic
Renewable energy
A new study analyzing the economic and environmental factors influencing greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union and Poland has shed light on the correlations between renewable energy and climate change mitigation. The research, conducted by investigators at the Silesian University of Technology, revealed significant trends and relationships between key
Air pollution
Linde, a leading global industrial gases and engineering company, has announced the publication of its 2024 Sustainable Development Report. The report highlights the company's progress towards meeting its sustainability goals, including a 6.2% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions compared to its 2021 baseline. This achievement is
Air pollution
Ed Miliband is preparing to change the law on Britain's greenhouse gas emissions, a move that could allow two of the North Sea's most contentious drilling projects to proceed. The Energy Secretary's new guidance is expected to pave the way for Equinor's
Air pollution
Hong Kong's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 is a crucial step in mitigating climate change. The city's Climate Action Plan 2050 outlines four major decarbonisation strategies: net-zero electricity generation, energy saving and green buildings, green transport, and waste reduction. Since
Global warming
Chinese wastewater treatment plants face significant challenges in meeting the country's dual-carbon goals, which require integrated pollution control and carbon emission reduction. Despite efforts to address these challenges, critical gaps hinder China's strategies for achieving these goals. A new study by researchers from the Ministry of
Global warming
Researchers at the Dalian University of Technology have investigated the influence of direct electric curing on thermal, mechanical properties, and microstructure of stainless steel wires (SSWs) modified ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC). The study aimed to compare the energy consumption and carbon emission of SSWs with commonly used steel fibers (SFs)
Global warming
Research published in the Marine Pollution Bulletin journal has emphasized the importance of investigating and analyzing carbon emission monitoring and control technologies to effectively reduce carbon emissions in the shipping industry. According to the study conducted by researchers from Dalian Maritime University, there is a lack of comprehensive analysis of
Global warming
Research from the International Business School in China has emphasized the importance of urban agglomerations in reducing carbon emissions and achieving carbon neutrality targets. The study investigated four mega-urban agglomerations in China, examining their carbon footprints and spatial correlation networks. The research found that economic development and policy-driven factors significantly
Global warming
Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, is making significant strides in reducing energy use and carbon emissions for its customers and in its own operations. According to its 2024 Sustainability Report, the company has consistently executed a focused sustainability strategy, invested in innovation, and delivered leading business and sustainability performance.
