Carbon Footprint
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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!
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Environment
Environment UgandaRefugees in Uganda Produce Straw Bales to Replace Unsustainable Bricks
A social enterprise and a humanitarian relief agency have partnered together to open a new facility in northern Uganda that produces eco-friendly straw panels. Their goal: creating job opportunities while fighting environmental degradation.
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Environment
Environment USABig U.S. Airline Wants to Be Carbon Neutral on Domestic Flights by This Summer
2020 is a big year for JetBlue: the U.S. airline is planning to start using sustainable aviation fuel on its flights, and has also announced its goal to become carbon neutral on all domestic flights by this July.
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Environment
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Society
Society United KingdomColdplay and Massive Attack Become Trendsetters in Eco-Friendly Gigs
British bands have been stepping up to do what they can for the environment. Coldplay, for example, won’t be touring to promote its new album, and Massive Attack is urging the music industry to work together on planning greener concerts.
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Technology
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Society
Society FinlandFinns and Tourists Now Have an App to Ask: How Big Is My Carbon Footprint?
A service on the MyHelsinki website, Think Sustainably, is testing out a low-carbon ratings system to make it easier for locals in Finland’s capital city to choose eco-friendly places for food, shopping and entertainment.
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Environment
Environment USAChicago is Number One on the List of Green Office Cities – and Keeps Getting Greener
The Windy City is also the greenest to work in: for three years in a row, Chicago, Illinois has been ranked number one in the United States by CBRE Group Inc. for its green office space certified for environmental efficiency.