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Timber and earth in a digital ecosystem driving sustainable construction
Timber and earth in a digital ecosystem driving sustainable constructionNews

Timber and earth in a digital ecosystem driving sustainable construction

Two flagship projects spearheaded by ETH Zurich, funded by Innosuisse, aim to revolutionize the Swiss construction industry with sustainable practices. These initiatives, Swircular and Think…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 6, 2024 Full article
EU committed to conclusion of global agreement on plastic as final negotiations start
EU committed to conclusion of global agreement on plastic as final negotiations startNews

EU committed to conclusion of global agreement on plastic as final negotiations start

It wants the new treaty to address the adverse impacts of plastic pollution on the environment and human health. The Commission is participating in the…
SourceSourceNovember 25, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 18, 2024
Climate Science Digest: November 18, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 18, 2024

The hidden costs of our diets: A global perspective on environmental pressure Shifting global diets to more sustainable options presents a potential solution to mitigate…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 18, 2024 Full article
Comprehensive climate policy mix key to corporate emission reductions
Comprehensive climate policy mix key to corporate emission reductionsScience

Comprehensive climate policy mix key to corporate emission reductions

As climate concerns shape investor behavior, a new study suggests that companies implementing a broad spectrum of climate policies, rather than isolated initiatives, demonstrate more…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 13, 2024 Full article
Brazil raises target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions
Brazil raises target for cutting greenhouse gas emissionsNews

Brazil raises target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions

Sao Paulo, Brazil | AFP - Brazil plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions more dramatically than had been planned, the government of Luiz Inacio Lula…
SourceSourceNovember 9, 2024 Full article
Tapping into potato genetics to reduce fertilizer dependence
Tapping into potato genetics to reduce fertilizer dependenceScience

Tapping into potato genetics to reduce fertilizer dependence

As the global agriculture industry seeks sustainable solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, scientists are finding ways to decrease reliance on nitrogen-based fertilizers. In a…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 6, 2024 Full article
Global greenhouse gas levels hit record high in 2023
Global greenhouse gas levels hit record high in 2023Climate

Global greenhouse gas levels hit record high in 2023

Greenhouse gas concentrations soared to unprecedented levels in 2023, setting the stage for prolonged temperature rises and intensifying climate change impacts. The World Meteorological Organization…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 4, 2024 Full article
EU greenhouse gas emissions saw ‘huge’ drop in 2023
EU greenhouse gas emissions saw ‘huge’ drop in 2023News

EU greenhouse gas emissions saw ‘huge’ drop in 2023

By Emma CHARLTON with Camille BAS-WOHLERT in Copenhagen | AFP Brussels, Belgium - Greenhouse gas emissions in the EU fell by eight percent in 2023…
SourceSourceOctober 31, 2024 Full article
BRICS vows to co-operate on climate change
BRICS vows to co-operate on climate changeNews

BRICS vows to co-operate on climate change

Kazan, Russia (AFP) - Leaders of the BRICS group of emerging economies on Wednesday pledged to strengthen co-operation to cut greenhouse gas emissions while condemning…
SourceSourceOctober 23, 2024 Full article
Aging population linked to rising household food waste and greenhouse gas emissions
Aging population linked to rising household food waste and greenhouse gas emissionsClimateNews

Aging population linked to rising household food waste and greenhouse gas emissions

A recent study has uncovered significant insights into the relationship between household food waste and Japan’s aging population, highlighting an urgent need to develop strategies…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 21, 2024 Full article
Turning dairy farm methane into biogas could save UK £400 million annually, study
Turning dairy farm methane into biogas could save UK £400 million annually, studyNewsScience

Turning dairy farm methane into biogas could save UK £400 million annually, study

New research reveals that methane emissions from slurry stores on dairy farms may be up to five times greater than official estimates suggest, offering a…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024 Full article
EVs alone won’t save us from climate catastrophe
EVs alone won’t save us from climate catastropheClimate

EVs alone won’t save us from climate catastrophe

By Lily Rau, Climateworks Centre, Melbourne | 360info Zero-emissions vehicles would need to hit 73 percent of new light vehicle sales by 2030 to keep transport…
SourceSourceJuly 3, 2024 Full article
Google greenhouse gas emissions grow as it powers AI
Google greenhouse gas emissions grow as it powers AIClimateNews

Google greenhouse gas emissions grow as it powers AI

San Francisco, United States (AFP) - Google, despite its goal of achieving net-zero emissions, is pumping out more greenhouse gas than before as it powers…
SourceSourceJuly 3, 2024 Full article
Emerging economies to drive agricultural markets amid shifting regional dynamics
Emerging economies to drive agricultural markets amid shifting regional dynamicsNews

Emerging economies to drive agricultural markets amid shifting regional dynamics

Emerging economies are set to remain the key drivers of global agricultural market growth over the next decade, according to the newly released OECD-FAO Agricultural…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreJuly 2, 2024 Full article
Human activity: A double-edged sword in the face of drought
Human activity: A double-edged sword in the face of droughtClimateScience

Human activity: A double-edged sword in the face of drought

By Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH) Earth and environmental scientists reported that as human socio-economic activities increase, greenhouse gas emissions will rise, leading…
SourceSourceJune 21, 2024 Full article
People are altering decomposition rates in waterways
People are altering decomposition rates in waterwaysScience

People are altering decomposition rates in waterways

By Leigh Hataway, University of Georgia Faster decomposition could exacerbate greenhouse gas emissions, threaten biodiversity Humans may be accelerating the rate at which organic matter…
SourceSourceMay 31, 2024 Full article
French greenhouse gas emissions fell 5.8% in 2023: PM
French greenhouse gas emissions fell 5.8% in 2023: PMNews

French greenhouse gas emissions fell 5.8% in 2023: PM

Saint-Berthevin, France (AFP) - French greenhouse gas emissions fell by a better-than-expected 5.8 percent in 2023, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said Wednesday. France's climate change…
SourceSourceMay 22, 2024 Full article
What is the carbon footprint of a house in Japan?
What is the carbon footprint of a house in Japan?Science

What is the carbon footprint of a house in Japan?

By Kyushu University Researchers identify the emission hotspots in the supply chain when building a house in Japan Researchers at Kyushu University have published a…
SourceSourceMay 20, 2024 Full article
Mapping malaria in Africa: climate change study predicts where mosquitoes will breed in future
Mapping malaria in Africa: climate change study predicts where mosquitoes will breed in futureClimate

Mapping malaria in Africa: climate change study predicts where mosquitoes will breed in future

By Mark Smith, University of Leeds and Chris Thomas, University of Lincoln | The Conversation The relationship between climate and malaria transmission is complex and has been…
SourceSourceMay 20, 2024 Full article
Global methane emissions automatically detected in satellite imagery using AI
Global methane emissions automatically detected in satellite imagery using AIScience

Global methane emissions automatically detected in satellite imagery using AI

By Kyoto University As global temperatures rise to record highs, the pressure to curb greenhouse gas emissions has intensified. Methane is particularly targeted because its significant…
SourceSourceMay 16, 2024 Full article
Global warming and plastic pollution fuel each other in vicious cycle, study finds
Global warming and plastic pollution fuel each other in vicious cycle, study findsNewsScience

Global warming and plastic pollution fuel each other in vicious cycle, study finds

In a new report published in Nature Communications, researchers from KTH Royal Institute of Technology shed light on the interconnectedness of global warming and plastic…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreMarch 20, 2024 Full article
Most major GHG emitters fail to disclose true climate impact on businesses, report finds
Most major GHG emitters fail to disclose true climate impact on businesses, report findsFactsNews

Most major GHG emitters fail to disclose true climate impact on businesses, report finds

A new report released by the financial think tank Carbon Tracker sheds light on a concerning trend among major greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters: a collective…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreFebruary 23, 2024 Full article