Carbon Footprint
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Technology
Technology United KingdomAirship Revival! Carbon-Free Transportation Could Soon Be a Reality
Zeppelins and dirigibles (another word for airships) could make a comeback after an eighty-year hiatus as this mode of transportation promises an ultra-low carbon air transport. Hybrid Air Vehicles from Bedford, UK, has already completed seven flights of its Airlander 10 prototype.
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Environment
Environment USALargest Tech Company on the Planet Promises: “Carbon Neutral by 2030”
The largest tech company in the world, Apple, has pledged to become carbon-neutral by the year 2030. This commitment covers not only the supply chain, but also the lifecycle of its products as well as the electricity consumed in their use.
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Environment
EnvironmentBig Sneaker Brands Want Eco-Friendly Shoes to Be Stylish
The carbon footprint of each traditional pair of sneakers is equivalent burning a gallon and a half of gasoline. But the shoe-manufacturing industry has been working hard the past few years to create eco-friendly alternatives that make us both look and feel good!
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Environment
Environment USANow Your Headset Tells You How Large Its Carbon Footprint Is (and Your Mouse, Too)
We don’t really know just how much we’re costing the environment when buying new tech. But a major tech company is working to change that, and it’s begun by clearly labeling its own products with their total carbon footprint!
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Environment
Environment United KingdomGet a New License Plate If Your Car Doesn’t Pest the Air
As part of Britain’s plan to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the nation’s transport secretary has announced the upcoming launch of green plates for zero-emission vehicles, to make it easier for electric car drivers to access incentives.
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Technology
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Society
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Environment
Environment United KingdomGlobal Power Production Had the Biggest Drop in CO2 Emissions Since Thirty Years
With an increasing number of countries opting to use more renewable energy resources and less coal, last year saw a two percent drop in carbon emissions in the global power sector – the lowest decline since 1990.
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Technology
Technology SwedenUnderwater Robots Keep Ships Clean to Cut Carbon Emissions
As the shipping industry is looking into ways to reduce carbon emissions, a new kind of underwater robot may be the solution, reducing the pollution of cargo ships by keeping them clean so they can use less energy to move around.
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Environment
Environment SpainSpain Is Getting Rid of Coal Faster Than Anyone Expected
Spain had predicted that, until 2030, coal would still be used in its power plants to generate electricity. But it's clear the nation may not need a whole decade to fight carbon emissions: it's already reached a historic low in just one year!