Tag: Climate Change Mitigation
Climate Action Hinges on Debt Relief
Laurie van der Burg, Mariana Paoli, and Rebecca Thissen, all with fancy titles like global advocacy lead and campaign manager, are making some noise about a crisis that’s not getting a lot of attention....
Revitalizing Michigan: Solar Power on Brownfield Sites – Climate News
Michigan, like, has like, 24,000 known contaminated sites, which is a lot, you know? It's like, all from heavy manufacturing where companies just like, threw away hazardous stuff without anyone really watching. Taxpayers end...
Decarbonization Revolution: Heavy Industries’ Role & Impact
The whole world is going green, and heavy industries need to get on board. From steel to cement to oil and gas, everyone's feeling the pressure to clean up their act. But it's not...
Don’t Ignore ‘Scope 3’ Emissions: Corporate Climate Action at Risk
In 2024, the Earth faced a record-breaking surge in carbon emissions, surpassing 41 billion tonnes of CO2. This alarming increase stems from a variety of industries, each contributing to the planet's warming through the...
Cookstove Carbon Credits: Quality Scheme Exclusions
Nearly all existing carbon credits generated by cleaner cookstove projects face a new challenge. The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has made a significant decision that has wide-reaching implications for these...
N.C. Plastic Waste to Diesel Plant: Environmental Impact Analysis
In Fayetteville, North Carolina, a company with a tumultuous financial past is pivoting to a new venture that could transform plastic waste into ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel. The firm, Waste Energy Corp., had previously...
UN COP16: Countries Support $200-Billion Biodiversity Conservation Plan
The COP16 UN Biodiversity Conference recently concluded in Rome, with countries pledging $200 billion annually by 2030 to safeguard the planet’s biodiversity. While this agreement marks a significant step forward, critics argue that more...
Preserving Peatland and Mangroves Cuts Southeast Asia Emissions by Half
Preserving Peatland and Mangroves Decreases Emissions in Southeast AsiaA recent study has uncovered a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the fight against climate change. Scientists have determined that the preservation and restoration of peat...
Richest Nations Driving Extinction Through Agricultural and Forestry Imports
Richest Nations Fueling Global Biodiversity Loss Through ImportsA recent study conducted by Princeton University has shed light on the significant role that high-income countries play in driving biodiversity loss worldwide. Surprisingly, these nations are...
Unlocking Climate Solutions: Restoring Bogs for Carbon Sequestration
Restoring Bogs for Carbon Sequestration: A Vital Climate SolutionPeat bogs, while covering only 3% of the Earth's surface, play a significant role in sequestering carbon dioxide, making them crucial in combating climate change. However,...
