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Climate change personal responsibility is a myth to excuse the world’s emitters

Climate change personal responsibility is a myth to excuse the world’s emitters

George Scott January 19, 2022

The big emitters want you to think it’s up to you; putting the onus of reducing emissions on personal choice,....

Fires Doubled Australia’s Carbon Emissions—Ecosystems May Never Soak It Back Up

Fires Doubled Australia’s Carbon Emissions—Ecosystems May Never Soak It Back Up

Liang Lan January 12, 2022

Increasing odds of hot, dry weather make it less likely trees and other plants will quickly grow back

It's not necessary to trash the environment to extract metals needed for renewable energy

It's not necessary to trash the environment to extract metals needed for renewable energy

George Scott January 11, 2022

Can we change mining technology to reduce its footprint? There is an active community of researchers that says yes.

Group finds carbon emissions higher for food than transport

Group finds carbon emissions higher for food than transport

George Scott January 10, 2022

People and groups could reduce their carbon footprint from food by sourcing it locally.

How to recycle your Christmas tree in 2022

How to recycle your Christmas tree in 2022

George Scott January 04, 2022

Christmas trees are just marvellous to look at – whether you’ve got a sparkly, lit-up artificial tree or have decorated....

Phasing Out Coal by 2030 Is Critical for the Climate, and Key for Affordable and Reliable Energy

Phasing Out Coal by 2030 Is Critical for the Climate, and Key for Affordable and Reliable Energy

Liang Lan January 03, 2022

Despite only accounting for about 20% of U.S. electricity generation, coal produces more than 50% of the electricity sector’s CO2....

Convenience, comfort, cost and carbon: What's the best way to travel, save money and cut emissions?

Convenience, comfort, cost and carbon: What's the best way to travel, save money and cut emissions?

George Scott December 29, 2021

As New Zealanders plan their summer holiday trips, it's worth considering different travel options and their respective cost, both to....

Virtual conferences significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions

Virtual conferences significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions

Liang Lan December 28, 2021

The study found, Going all virtual, can reduce an event’s carbon footprint by 94%.