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Renewables help offset rise in coal emissions, IEA says

A jump in renewables and efficiency efforts helped blunt a feared runaway in carbon emissions growth from a surge in coal use last year due to the global energy crisis, the IEA said Thursday, even if CO2 emissions hit a new record......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMar 2nd, 2023

Deer Island, Katrina Key expansions promise environmental benefits, storm protection

Amid predictions of sea level rise, higher storm surge and increased storm activity, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources have launched two projects to increase the security of the Mississippi coastline......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 15th, 2024

American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez trailer examines the rise and fall of an NFL star

The rise and fall of a former NFL star turned murderer plays out in the trailer for American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Interactive map shows thresholds for coastal nuisance flooding

As sea levels rise around the world, communities in coastal areas are more frequently seeing the impact of routine high tide flooding. These incursions of sea water may weaken foundations and infrastructure, slow down traffic and curb business activi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Planetary health diet adoption would reduce emissions by 17%, environmental scientists suggest

A report by a multi-institutional team of environmental scientists suggests that if everyone in the world adopted the EAT-Lancet planetary health diet, global dietary greenhouse gas emissions would drop by 17%......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Newly discovered ability of comammox bacteria could help reduce nitrous oxide emissions in agriculture

An international research team led by the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna has discovered that comammox bacteria, first identified by them in 2015, can grow using guanidine, a nitrogen-ric.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Rising mercury pollution in soil could be related to climate change, study suggests

In 2017, the Minamata Convention on Mercury went into effect, designed to help curb mercury emissions and limit exposure across the globe. However, a new study of mercury levels in soil suggests that the treaty's provisions might not be enough. A stu.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Extreme heat exposure on the rise for millions of kids: UN

Nearly half a billion children are facing twice as many days of extreme heat each year—or more—than their grandparents did, the UN said Tuesday, warning of deadly consequences......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management enhancements automate patching process

Ivanti announced new features for Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management to help expand patch settings configuration to allow for multiple parallel deployment tasks such as regular maintenance, priority updates and zero-day response. Given the rise of c.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

New interactive map provides local and regional climate opinions in India

India is the most populous country in the world and is among the top 10 greenhouse gas emitters, with most emissions stemming from energy production, manufacturing, and agriculture. Yet there has been little information about the diversity of climate.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Dairy nutrition is leading the sustainability charge

Research into reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock has increased exponentially as the dairy and agriculture sectors work together toward shared sustainability and efficiency goals. While this progress has been made in all areas of dairy s.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

British Antarctic Survey publishes carbon emissions for 2023/2024

For the first time, the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) are publishing their carbon footprint data on their website to increase transparency and help other organizations reduce their carbon emissions......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Climate change raised the odds of unprecedented wildfires in 2023–24, say scientists

Unprecedented wildfires in Canada and parts of Amazonia last year were at least three times more likely due to climate change and contributed to high levels of CO2 emissions from burning globally, according to the first edition of a new systematic an.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

A path toward understanding regional sea level rise

By 2100, sea level is projected to rise by up to 1–2 meters, threatening millions of people living in low-lying coastal areas around the world. But global projections such as this don't capture regional-scale variations......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS: High Performance, Low Emissions

This electrified 911 brings high-octane performance to the hybrid for a starting price of $166,895.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Shipping emissions regulations enacted in 2020 improved air quality but accelerated warming, study finds

Last year marked Earth's warmest year on record. A new study finds that some of 2023's record warmth, nearly 20%, likely came as a result of reduced sulfur emissions from the shipping industry. Much of this warming is concentrated over the northern h.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Changing food consumers" choices may help cut greenhouse gases

Planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions associated with the global food supply chains induced by diets could fall by 17% if people change their food choices towards more plant-based diets, a new study reveals......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Researchers highlight the carbon-saving potential of compact cities

In recent years, the dramatic rise in extreme weather events due to climate change has escalated what was once termed "climate change" into a "climate crisis." With global average surface temperatures reaching unprecedented levels, the urgency to tra.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024

Heat killed nearly 50,000 in Europe in 2023: Study

High temperatures which scientists say are being worsened by human-driven carbon emissions caused nearly 50,000 deaths in Europe last year, a study published Monday found......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024

More than greenwashing? Sustainable aviation fuels struggle to take off

Alternative fuels are intended to reduce the carbon footprint of airlines. Enlarge / Sustainable aviation fuels could help cut carbon emissions from commercial flights. (credit: Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Last.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 10th, 2024

Climate change is fueling rise in hot nights: Analysis

Human-induced climate change is significantly increasing the number of hot nights for nearly one in three people around the world, a global analysis said Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024