UN agency cuts airlines some slack on CO2 emissions
The UN agency overseeing international aviation cut the COVID-hit industry some slack this week by modifying a landmark scheme to curb the sector's CO2 emissions.
Jul 1, 2020
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NASA transfers air traffic management tool updates to FAA
As part of an effort aimed at making aviation more sustainable, NASA has transferred findings from an air traffic management project to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for nationwide implementation, the two agencies ...
Sep 29, 2021
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The struggle to design green buildings amid shifting legal, tech landscape
The push to prepare American cities and towns for greater climate resilience has become more urgent in recent years as scientific evidence of warming mounts and extreme weather events grow more common. Officials in many states, ...
May 11, 2023
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What's culture got to do with energy consumption?
An EU initiative has launched an online interactive data set of sustainable energy initiatives across Europe. The database could help policymakers reduce greenhouse gas emissions and decarbonise the economy.
Aug 10, 2018
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Electric vehicles and the challenge of fire risks in car parks
Due to the urgent need to cut fossil fuel emissions, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is both inevitable and essential. The EU is aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport by 90% by 2040, and foresees ...
Jan 4, 2024
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Industry and community must work together for a hydrogen future, say researchers
Investment in the hydrogen economy is accelerating at unprecedented rates, but a large misalignment between industry and community is holding Australia back from effective adoption.
Feb 3, 2023
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Why it's time to renew Australia's renewable energy policy
If Australia is to meet its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 43% below 2005 levels by 2030, we need to cut emissions faster. Even if all current government policy commitments are achieved—an unlikely outcome ...
Oct 19, 2023
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How Australia can phase out coal power while maintaining energy security
The end of coal-fired generation in Australia is inevitable.
Jan 7, 2021
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IEA floats 'green recovery' plan to boost economies, cut emissions
The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Thursday unveiled a three-year, post-pandemic master plan to simultaneously salvage the global economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Jun 18, 2020
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Is the future of carbon-capture technology electrochemistry?
Humans send millions of tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the air each year—by generating electricity, manufacturing products, driving, flying and doing other routine activities. And while plants can absorb some of that ...
Nov 22, 2022
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