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'A Crime of Extreme Inequality': Richest 0.1% Generate More Carbon Pollution Than Half of Humanity
commondreams.org/news/oxfam-0-1-percent-carbon
The Amazon rainforest, long known as the ‘lungs of our planet,’ now releases more carbon than it absorbs
fastcompany.com/91631717/amazon-rainforest-may-no-longer-be-lungs-of-planet-carbon-study
Consumption and Investment: How the Super-Rich Are Harming the Climate: The super-rich are fueling the climate crisis with private jets, consumption ...
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/weltwirtschaft/klimawandel-emissionen-superreiche-100.html
John FitzGerald: My wife was sceptical, but retrofitting our 1970s semi with a heat pump was a smart move
irishtimes.com/business/economy/2026/08/17/retrofitting-our-1970s-semi-and-converting-to-a-heat-pump-was-a-smart-move/
Excessive wealth, extreme emissions – and ecocide: what I learned at Europe’s big superyacht show
theguardian.com/news/2026/oct/20/excessive-wealth-extreme-emissions-and-ecocide-what-i-learned-at-europes-big-superyacht-show
Nature Oct 17
Woody ‘blankets’ are being deployed on Arctic permafrost to reduce carbon emissions
nature.com/articles/d41586-026-03045-8
France, Germany strike deal on car emissions and UK special status: France and Germany struck a deal on Friday to soften proposed EU car emissions rules and ...
reuters.com/business/france-germany-agree-deal-car-emissions-uk-special-status-2026-10-16/
thechemicalengineer.com Sep 14
US coal ‘biggest contributor by far’ to rise in global emissions
thechemicalengineer.com/news/us-coal-biggest-contributor-by-far-to-rise-in-global-emissions/
New tool directly links carbon emissions to amount of environmental and economic damage caused
theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/29/new-tool-directly-links-carbon-emissions-to-amount-of-environmental-and-economic-damage-caused
Exxon raises 2050 global emissions forecast, sees slower coal decline: The world is at risk of falling behind in efforts to reduce carbon emissions by 2050 ...
reuters.com/business/energy/exxon-raises-2050-global-emissions-forecast-sees-slower-coal-decline-2026-09-17/
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (September 19, 2026) said developing countries are often unfairly blamed for carbon emissions while the fact is that ... Show more
EPA plans to scrap Biden-era rules that limit power-plant climate emissions: Agency chief Lee Zeldin had planned the repeal as part a slew of proposals he called ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2026/09/14/epa-plans-scrap-biden-era-rules-that-limit-power-plant-climate-emissions/
New Scientist Sep 11
SpaceXAI data centre may have led to Mississippi air pollution spike: Elon Musk firm’s Colossus 2 data centre – the largest in the US – has been spewing out ...
newscientist.com/article/2588786-spacexai-data-centre-may-have-led-to-mississippi-air-pollution-spike/
Carbon Capture Won’t Save Us Anytime Soon: A new U.N. climate report says that massive amounts of carbon capture and storage can keep a long-shot climate goal ...
newrepublic.com/article/215140/carbon-capture-wont-save-us-anytime-soon
🚗 Do you own a car? | And if so, is it electric? 🔋 Electric cars are significantly better for the climate than combustion engine vehicles. However ... Show more
China’s falling emissions amid Iran war spark hope of decarbonisation watershed: Oil consumption plummets and EV sales soar as analysts say demand may not fully ...
theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/03/china-co2-emissions-iran-war
The Psychology Behind What The Number Of Unread Emails You Have Says About You: There's a lot you can learn about somebody from the amount of emails they ignore.
huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/the-psychology-behind-what-the-number-of-unread-emails-you-have-says-about-you_uk_66631af1e4b091105f3a846a
OpinionWhy Doncaster Sheffield Airport is unlikely to survive - Chris Broome: With the severity of climate change becoming more obvious – at least to most of us – ...
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/why-doncaster-sheffield-airport-is-unlikely-to-survive-chris-broome-8923738
CO₂ storage: How Austria wants to bury its emissions: The government wants to quickly lift the ban on CO₂ storage. Industry is ready to go ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000337069/co-speicherung-wie-oesterreich-seine-emissionen-vergraben-will
One part of Wales had fourth-highest carbon emissions in the world during wildfires
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/one-part-wales-fourth-highest-34504942
The technology is claimed to cut refrigeration operating costs by about 75 per cent. Each unit can prevent around three to 36 tonnes of carbon dioxide ... Show more
IIT Delhi alumna builds battery-powered refrigeration system, cuts cold-chain costs by 75%
IIT Delhi alumna builds battery-powered refrigeration system, cuts cold-chain costs by 75%
gadgetreview.com Aug 25
All AI Data Centers Under Construction Could Emit as Much CO₂ as 24 Million Cars - Gadget Review
gadgetreview.com/all-ai-data-centers-under-construction-could-emit-as-much-coE28282-as-24-million-cars
Continued Fossil Fuel Emissions Could Nearly Triple the Destruction of European Wildfires by 2100
commondreams.org/news/european-wildfire
California becomes first US state to set efficiency rules for replacement tires: Regulations that would block sale of older tires praised by environmental groups ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/19/california-replacement-tires
Two planned datacentres will have higher UK carbon emissions than ExxonMobil, analysis finds
theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/25/planned-datacentres-carbon-emissions-uk-exxonmobil
The Globe and Mail Aug 22
OpinionData centres’ carbon emissions are rising, and companies are getting a free ride. Time for an AI tax
theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-data-centres-carbon-emissions-rising-ai-tax/
River shipping emits nearly one-quarter of global shipping CO₂, analysis finds: River and canal ships generate roughly a quarter of the world's shipping ...
phys.org/news/2026-08-river-shipping-emits-quarter-global.html
OpinionAndy Burnham must block new North Sea oil fields: From the Cairngorms to communities across Europe, devastating wildfires are becoming a defining feature of ...
heraldscotland.com/opinion/26472189.andy-burnham-must-block-new-north-sea-oil-fields/
India’s small steelmakers eye renewable power to cut costs and emissions: Switching to renewable energy can help smaller steel companies reduce electricity costs ...
apnews.com/article/steel-climate-change-india-renewable-power-emissions-3563c06f980f322e1d831674cad296ae
heated.world Aug 12
AI’s climate problem is worse than we thought: A new study reveals that AI’s climate impact extends far beyond its massive data center footprint.
heated.world/p/ais-climate-problem-is-worse-than
Going tapless: Ng Teng Fong General Hospital redesigns ICUs for safety, sustainability
straitstimes.com/singapore/going-tapless-ng-teng-fong-general-hospital-redesigns-icus-for-safety-sustainability
Amazon data centre could become America's biggest polluter: Despite company's carbon pledges, plans for West Texas data centre could see plant double the CO2 ...
torontosun.com/news/world/amazon-data-centre-could-become-americas-biggest-polluter
Swiss will struggle to hit 2030 climate target: Switzerland will struggle to meet its 2030 climate target, Environment Minister Albert Rösti admitted ...
thelocal.ch/20260807/swiss-will-struggle-to-hit-2030-climate-target
Decadal doubling of Siberian methane emissions due to warming-induced fires and methanogenesis
science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aea5828
The climate benefits of retiring a fully operational internal combustion engine vehicle
science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adv5441
Wildfire emissions soar, exposing millions to worse air pollution: Wildfires in France and Spain have exposed millions of people to health-damaging air pollution ...
reuters.com/business/environment/wildfire-emissions-soar-exposing-millions-worse-air-pollution-2026-07-31/
India’s soaring concrete skyline is a carbon emissions blindspot: The construction sector is determined by the market and not environmental or urban planning ...
scroll.in/article/1094062/indias-soaring-concrete-skyline-is-a-carbon-emissions-blindspot
‘A clear warning sign’: The damning climate change report dividing parliament: Luxon says NZ is on track to meet its carbon emissions targets. The Climate Change ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/29-07-2026/a-clear-warning-sign-the-damning-climate-change-report-dividing-parliament
Swansea Council gives update on its 2030 net zero ambitions: Overall the council has reduced its carbon emissions by 23.5% between 2019-20 and 2024-25
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/swansea-council-gives-update-2030-34366140
Mwalimu Sacco eyes 5m trees in bid to cut carbon emissions: Mwalimu National DT Sacco has launched its first independent sustainability report with plans to ...
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001553996/mwalimu-sacco-eyes-5m-trees-in-bid-to-cut-carbon-emissions
Doncaster Council revokes climate emergency after vote tabled by opposition councillors
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/politics/doncaster-council-revokes-2019-climate-emergency-8805570
Microsoft’s emissions rose 25% last year. Experts say they’ll surge even more dramatically in the years ahead
fastcompany.com/91573381/microsoft-emissions-rise-ai-data-center-boom-experts-get-worse
A Swiss initiative wants flyers to fund trains : The Swiss are flying more than ever. A popular initiative wants flyers to fund travel by trains.
swissinfo.ch/eng/emissions-reduction/a-swiss-initiative-wants-flyers-to-fund-trains/91736234
Watch: India's Modi inaugurates first hydrogen-powered train in clean energy push
khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/india-modi-inaugurates-hydrogen-powered-train-clean-energy
Key FactsIndia Launches First Hydrogen Train on Jind-Sonipat Route
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- Prime Minister Modi inaugurated India's first hydrogen-powered train operating between Jind and Sonipat, covering 89 kilometers.
- This zero-emission train features 10 coaches, 682 seats, and a 3,200 HP propulsion system powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
- Fluitron manufactured the hydrogen refuelling station in Jind, which uses automated technology to safely compress and dispense hydrogen fuel.
- During the visit, projects worth over ₹12,470 crore were launched in Haryana, including highways and new medical colleges.
Fluitron is executing multiple hydrogen refuelling station projects in India under the MNRE National Green Hydrogen Mission and is collaborating with Indian Railways to implement similar systems for heritage routes like the Darjeeling, Kalka–Shimla and Nilgiri Mountain regions,— Fluitron’s Global Sales Director, Motti Thomas, said in a statement.
OpinionCycle lanes abound, but are they wheelly all that necessary?: NOTIONALLY cycle lanes are a good method of reducing CO2 emissions and improving personal health ...
heraldscotland.com/opinion/26283013.cycle-lanes-abound-wheelly-necessary/
EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses: Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more ...
bbc.com/news/articles/ckgv0zd497zo
Low carbon dioxide levels improve microbial production of biodegradable plastic: In an innovative gas fermentation process, reducing the concentration of carbon ...
phys.org/news/2026-07-carbon-dioxide-microbial-production-biodegradable.html
Does teleworking reduce carbon emissions? It depends on how you do it: Teleworking—including working from home, coworking or working from other third places—can ...
phys.org/news/2026-07-teleworking-carbon-emissions.html
Oilsands emissions intensity down 28% since 2012: Alberta report: A new Government of Alberta report says the province’s oilsands are producing significantly ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/economics/2026/07/14/oilsands-emissions-intensity-down-28-since-2012-alberta-report/
Is Your Air Conditioning Killing People Thousands of Miles Away?: French politicians have set off a heated debate over American air conditioning's role ...
futurism.com/science-energy/air-conditioning-climate-change-france-killing-people
Windows Central Jul 11
Microsoft’s emissions just jumped 25% because AI datacenters are exploding in size, and dropping renewable credits finally exposed how much power the company ...
windowscentral.com/microsoft/dropping-greenwashing-credits-and-expanding-ai-datacenters-caused-microsofts-25-percent-emissions-jump
This Hampshire air traffic control centre just switched on more than 5,500 solar panels
portsmouth.co.uk/news/environment/hampshire-air-traffic-control-centre-switched-one-more-than-5500-solar-panels-8783838
Land Rover Cuts Nearly 100 Horsepower From The Defender's BMW V8: The Land Rover Defender OCTA sold in Europe and a few other markets has had its twin-turbo, 4 ...
motor1.com/news/800932/land-rover-defender-bmw-v8-detuned/
Air Products cancels $4.5 billion project to inject carbon dioxide under Lake Maurepas
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/environment/air-products-cancels-louisiana-clean-energy-complex/article_d123ca75-f3f2-5818-99ee-8b88f2306212.html
US leads global CO₂ emissions increase in 2025, report finds: Globally, renewable power generation climbed 9.1pc, led by a 30pc surge in solar.
dawn.com/news/2011852/us-leads-global-co2-emissions-increase-in-2025-report-finds
OpinionWhy Andy Burnham must realise that both net zero and North Sea oil are vitally important
scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/why-andy-burnham-must-realise-that-both-net-zero-and-north-sea-oil-are-vitally-important-8763716
Exclusive: AI buildout upends emissions targets: Amazon, Google and Meta have recorded emissions hikes, while the EU is considering watering down its climate ...
semafor.com/article/07/02/2026/ai-buildout-upends-emissions-targets
French politician says US bears ‘significant responsibility’ for European heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths
independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/france-us-europe-heatwave-air-conditioning-deaths-b3005635.html
Paris deputy mayor blames the United States' carbon emissions for deadly heat wave
foxnews.com/media/paris-deputy-mayor-blames-united-states-carbon-emissions-deadly-heat-wave
Naperville eyes battery storage system to lower energy costs, carbon emissions: Naperville is considering a battery storage system to reduce energy costs and ...
chicagotribune.com/2026/06/26/naperville-battery-storage-lower-costs-emissions/
Arctic permafrost could become a major carbon source sooner, study warns: A new study warns Arctic permafrost could start releasing more carbon dioxide than it ...
en.highnorthnews.com/science/arctic-permafrost-could-become-a-major-carbon-source-earlier-than-expected/1114233
Henkel cuts SA factory emissions by 238 tonnes in one year: Henkel South Africa advances carbon neutrality with major emissions reduction at the Alrode factory.
news24.com/brandstory/partner-content/henkel-cuts-sa-factory-emissions-by-238-tonnes-in-one-year-20260617-0628
Earth is storing more heat - | Ocean heat waves are increasing: The Earth is absorbing more heat than ever before since records began: The latest climate report ...
spektrum.de/news/erderwaermung-erde-speichert-mehr-waerme-meereshitzewellen-nehmen-zu/2328715
Motor racing-Formula One records 35% drop in carbon footprint since 2018: Formula One recorded a 35 per cent reduction on its carbon footprint last year compared ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/2026/06/17/motor-racing-formula-one-records-35-drop-in-carbon-footprint-since-2018/
unu.edu Jun 07
Rising Emissions, Depleting Water and Vanishing Land—UN Scientists: AI Is Threatening Natural Resources for Billions
unu.edu/inweh/news/environmental-cost-of-AIs-Enrgy-use-carbon-water-and-land-footprints
Czarnek entlarvt die Klimapolitik der EU: „Das ist eine der größten Täuschungen“: „Eine der größten Täuschungen (...) ist die Behauptung, dass CO2 die Luft ...
polanddaily24.com/czarnek-exposes-the-eus-climate-policy-this-is-one-of-the-greatest-deceptions/poland-today/70646
Current rate of warming will push planet to more severe heatwaves, storms and floods by 2030
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41861019.html
EU carbon market review to extend free permits in exchange for local investments, document shows
reuters.com/business/environment/eu-carbon-market-review-extend-free-permits-exchange-local-investments-document-2026-06-10/
Scottish councils facing £28m costs for burning waste after 'irresponsible' SNP policies
scotsman.com/news/politics/snp-waste-incinerator-emissions-trading-scheme-scottish-government-8649219
The UK government has set a target of an 87% cut in carbon emissions by 2042: The British government is sticking to its net-zero goal despite global conflicts ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/london-ed-miliband-climate-change-committee-claire-coutinho-scientists-b2987997.html
Climate wars are heating up again as emissions and power bills fall: The Coalition and One Nation are trying to outflank each other against renewables as Labor ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/climate-wars-are-heating-up-again-as-emissions-and-power-bills-fall-20260528-p601m5.html
Taiwan environment minister predicts 9% cut in carbon emissions | Taiwan News | Jun. 3, 2026 15:38
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6375697
Markets to offset carbon emissions are now worth about $2 billion annually, and supporters say they're a key tool to address climate change ... Show more
Sadiq Khan admits London will miss net zero 2030 target: Sir Sadiq pledged net zero carbon six years ago when campaigning to be elected for the second time
mylondon.news/news/zone-1-news/sadiq-khan-admits-london-miss-34014722
Taiwan collects carbon levies from major emitters for first time: TAIPEI -- Taiwan has started charging a carbon emissions levy on some major companies ...
asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/environment/climate-change/taiwan-collects-carbon-levies-from-major-emitters-for-first-time
interestingengineering.com May 16
Basalt-powered cement process could slash energy use and CO2 emissions by 80%: Scientists say volcanic rocks like basalt could replace limestone in cement and ...
interestingengineering.com/innovation/basalt-cement-limestone-emissions-breakthrough
Scientists adjust climate scenarios: Experts have become somewhat more optimistic regarding future global greenhouse gas emissions. Nevertheless ...
spektrum.de/news/klimawandel-wissenschaftler-passen-klima-szenarien-an/2325565
Auckland could walk back targets for big cuts to transport emissions: Bold plans to reduce carbon emissions from Auckland’s vehicles and public transport are in ...
newsroom.co.nz/2026/05/25/auckland-could-walk-back-targets-for-big-cuts-to-transport-emissions/
China is cutting emissions even faster than promised and may already have peaked, study shows
independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/china-carbon-emissions-net-zero-iran-war-b2980235.html
Carbon credit program pays small landowners to keep forests standing: Markets to offset carbon emissions are now worth about $2 billion annually ...
pbs.org/newshour/show/carbon-credit-program-pays-small-landowners-to-keep-forests-standing
