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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.
Climate change
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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Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and West Virginia University have been awarded a significant grant to develop advanced materials for the production of clean hydrogen fuel. Led by WPI Associate Professor Yu Zhong, the $1,250,758 cost-sharing project aims to design better-performing materials for devices that split water
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The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has commenced a nation-leading demonstration project to evaluate the potential of substituting renewable hydrogen for a portion of the natural gas used to generate power at its Brentwood Power Station on Long Island. The project aims to assess the effects of different concentrations of
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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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Qatari Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad bin Sherida al-Kaabi emphasized the importance of collective efforts in mitigating the effects of climate change, as the world transitions to cleaner energy sources. Al-Kaabi, who is also the President and CEO of Qatar Petroleum, highlighted that this transition is not just
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The British government has set a bold target, announcing that all of the country's electricity will come from renewable sources by 2035. This move is aimed at reducing the nation's reliance on imported fuel and strengthening energy security. Business and Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng emphasized the
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Africa has the opportunity to become a global leader in green hydrogen production, leveraging its abundant renewable energy resources to drive economic growth and reduce carbon emissions. The International Energy Agency estimates that Africa's renewable energy capacity could reach 310GW by 2030, making it an ideal continent for
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As the clock ticks down to a crucial United Nations climate summit in Scotland, US climate envoy John F. Kerry has acknowledged that India's reluctance to commit to more ambitious emissions cuts remains a persistent challenge. Despite this, Kerry remains hopeful that key world leaders, including Prime Minister
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Cabin crew and pilots at easyJet are set to wear new uniforms made from recycled plastic bottles, a move aimed at reducing the airline's carbon footprint. The uniforms, created using renewable energy sources, will prevent 45 plastic bottles from ending up in landfill or oceans. The initiative is
