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EU Gets Heavy-Duty on Emissions from Trucks

The European Union has agreed to reduce emissions from new trucks by 30% by 2030.The European Parliament and the Council, which represents the 28 member states, reached a provisional agreement which ensures...

What Does ’12 Years to Save the Planet’ Really Mean?

It's a number that's been thrown around a lot recently. There's a danger it will be misunderstood. When I wrote about a report suggesting the pace of decarbonization needs to treble, I also...

2050: A New Deadline for a Zero-Carbon Europe

The EU has adopted a long-term strategy for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The timing couldn’t be better, with the kick-off of the 24th global climate summit in Poland where the EU can preside...

Cities Around the World Lay the Groundwork for a Zero-Waste Future

Cities around the world are pledging to reduce waste over the next 12 years in an effort to curb global warming and eventually become zero-waste cities. During the Global Climate Action Summit,...

19 Global Cities Commit to Make New Buildings Net-Zero by 2030

The world's most iconic skylines are going green. Nineteen city leaders from the C40 coalition signed the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Declaration on Thursday to ensure all new buildings operate with a...

Circular Economy ‘Could Halve Europe’s Industrial Emissions by 2050’

The circular economy could halve Europe’s industrial emissions by 2050 and make it possible to keep global warming below 2°C. That’s according to a new report from Finnish innovation fund Sitra and the...

Claire Perry to Instruct Committee on Climate Change to Scope Net Zero Goal

UK Climate Minister says government will ask climate watchdog to consider how UK could meet 1.5C Paris target Later this year the UK government will formally ask its official climate experts, the Committee...

Emissions Must Fall By Mid-Century to Meet Paris Temperature Goals, Study Finds

With the exception of the U.S., every country in the world has now expressed an intention to honor the Paris agreement, which means they have all committed to limiting global warming to...

California Wants 5 Million Zero Emissions Cars On Its Roads By 2030

California seeks to preserve its place as the greenest state in America with more cleantech leadership. On January 26, governor Jerry Brown signed an executive order that commits the state to a...

European Parliament Votes to Strengthen 2030 Renewables Goals and Set ‘Net Zero’ Emission Target

The European Parliament yesterday voted in favour of proposals to significantly strengthen the EU's climate package through to 2030 and beyond, backing a higher renewable energy target, more ambitious binding efficiency goals, and...

US CO2 Emissions Declined During Trump’s First Year as President

What were United States carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions like in 2017, the first year President Donald Trump was in office? Based on preliminary estimates, the Rhodium Group said US emissions declined by...

Regenerative Agriculture: Our Best Hope of Cooling the Planet

Another report sounding the alarm about climate change. Another missed opportunity to talk about the most promising solution: regenerative agriculture. The New York Times cited a new report by the notoriously conservative Government...

Greene King Serves Up Zero Waste to Landfill Target

Greene King is aiming to become the UK's first major pub chain to send zero waste to landfill across the entirety of its operations, the company announced today. The new target, which it...

Report: All Buildings Must Be Zero-Carbon by 2050 to Hit Climate Targets

The global building industry must prepare for a seismic shift towards low-carbon if the world is to meet global climate targets to keep temperatures at safe levels, a new study released today...

Scientists Say Only 10 Years Left to Save the Planet

The planet, as we know it, has been given a deadline: 10 years. According to the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, if humans don't reduce greenhouse gas emissions drastically and maintain...

How Norway Is Leading the Way in Making the Planet Greener

From being a UNESCO World Heritage Site to boasting the razor sharp peaks of the Lofoten Islands and emerald green fjords, it is easy to see why Norway is one of the...

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