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15. July 2021

Thermal-Coal Mining Comes to a Full Stop Here

All thermal-coal mining projects will be halted, confirmed Canadian authorities, as part of a drive to achieve a 2030 emission reduction goal, since this energy source significantly impacts the climate.

Technology

Technology Sweden

11. July 2021

“Major Breakthrough” Makes Fossil-Free Steel Possible!

Sweden has produced the world’s first sponge iron, and this useful tool made to eliminate CO2 in steelmaking could cut two thirds of the country’s emissions, or about 35 megatons, every year.

Environment

Environment USA

16. May 2021

Here’s How the Shipping Industry Is Becoming Greener

The shipping industry has access to a vast variety of renewable energy sources, so it can reduce its carbon footprint and cut its emissions, a positive outlook port authorities around the world are putting to the test.

Environment

Environment USA

6. April 2021

Get Comfortable: Your Streaming Platform Is Going Full Green!

In order to hit net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2022, the American content platform and production company Netflix came up with an ambitious plan that will require, among other things, to operate more eco-friendly productions.

Environment

Environment Denmark

2. March 2021

World’s Largest Shipping Company Will Be First to Go Carbon-Neutral

A Danish container shipping company, the biggest in the world, creates a precedent in the industry by announcing that as of 2023, all its vessels will be carbon neutral.

Environment

Environment Japan

4. January 2021

Japan Gives Itself 15 Years to Ban Conventional Cars (And They Build Millions of Them Right now)

As part of its green growth strategy to be carbon neutral by 2050, the government of Japan has decided to completely ban combustion engines in cars within 15 years, with financial incentives to boost this transition.

Environment

Environment Sweden

9. December 2020

This Mining Giant Leads the Way to Carbon Neutrality

Europe’s largest iron-ore company operating in northern Sweden elaborated unprecedented plans to cut its carbon footprint, potentially paving to way to a major shift in the global mining industry.

Environment

Environment Saudi Arabia

26. November 2020

This Brand New City in the Desert Will Run on Green Energy Only

As green hydrogen is a promising fuel alternative, Saudi Arabia intends to open a new plant, completed with a carbon-neutral city of a million residents.

Environment

Environment Japan

3. November 2020

Japan Wants to Be Carbon-Neutral by 2050 – and Still Grow Its Economy

Japan is the latest country to vow to be carbon neutral by 2050, the same deadline as the European Union. The country will focus on new solar cells and carbon recycling to achieve its goal.

Technology

Technology USA

27. October 2020

Windows Made of Wood Instead of Glass Help Reduce Carbon Footprint

American scientists have found a way to produce see-through glass made from sustainable tree products, thus reducing the loss of energy caused by window made of glass.