While the introduction of more climate policies across jurisdictions is good, synchronized policy decisions are better.
By the end of the year, electric cars are expected to account for 13% of global light vehicle sales, up 9% from 2021, according to the IEA.
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If electric cars are useful for the energy transition, they’re not without flaws and drawbacks and should not make us forget the need to reduce car use.
As the world waits with bated breath for the release of the latest UN climate report, let’s take a fresh look at the IPCC. What can we expect from the Synthesis Report on Monday evening?
The environmental cost of that ticket is high.
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New Zealand is considering a plan to tax methane from cows. But while cows and cars both emit greenhouse gases, they don’t have the same impact over time.
Failure to disclose all of an organisation’s emissions misleads consumers and investors.
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The ocean twilight zone could store vast amounts of carbon captured from the atmosphere, but first we need a 4D monitoring system to ensure ramping up carbon storage does no harm.
Electrifying trucks and cars and shifting to renewable energy are crucial for California’s zero-emissions future.
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California is one of the world’s largest economies, and it’s aiming for net-zero emissions by 2045. A transportation expert involved in the plan explains why it just might succeed.
Emissions from space heating and cooling in homes represent almost one-fifth of global greenhouse gas emissions.
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Many developing nations have little cold storage and lose much of their perishable food before it gets to markets. Climate-friendly refrigeration can provide huge environmental and social benefits.
Industry wants to keep people cooking with gas.
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