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Earth’s Largest Land-Based Carbon Sink Has Sprung a Disturbing Leak

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 · Gadgets

​​Often called the “lungs of Africa,” the Congo Basin is the world’s largest land-based carbon sink. For thousands of years, its swamps and peatlands have played a key…

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35 million tons of food go to waste yearly in the US. Experts share tips to help stop it

November 27, 2025November 29, 2025 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

(CNN) — Millions of tons of food are wasted each year in the United States alone. About 35 million tons, to be specific, according to the latest ReFED report. Some 31% of…

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Congrats, Humanity: We’re on Track for Record CO2 Emissions—Again

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 · Gadgets

With the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30) underway this week, researchers have shared a first look at this year’s carbon emissions data. The findings show…

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EVs beat gas after two years, study finds

November 10, 2025November 19, 2025 · Technology

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Electric vehicles are proving their worth when it comes to long-term emissions. While building an EV creates more pollution upfront…

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Car Free Day Long Island promotes greener travel | Long Island Business News

September 22, 2025September 23, 2025 · Business

THE BLUEPRINT: Car Free Day LI encourages alternatives to driving on Sept. 22 Long Islanders urged to walk, bike, or take transit Local leaders join sustainability push Efforts…

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Big Businesses Are Doing Carbon Dioxide Removal All Wrong

September 13, 2025September 13, 2025 · Gadgets

Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and H&M are currently investing in durable CDR. A spokesperson for H&M described the fast-fashion company’s purchase of 10,000 metric tons of durable CDR from the…

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Study Directly Links Emissions from Fossil Fuel Producers to Devastating Heatwaves

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 · Gadgets

A new study directly links hundreds of major heatwaves since 2000 to the emissions from fossil fuel and cement producers. Among its fundings, the researchers conclude that as…

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Austin-based company fined for flaring that led to 7.6 million pounds of excess gases known to cause respiratory issues

Austin-based company fined for flaring that led to 7.6 million pounds of excess gases known to cause respiratory issues

April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 · Business

New Mexico has reached a record settlement with a Texas-based company over air pollution violations at natural gas gathering sites in the Permian Basin. The $24.5 million agreement…

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The Paradox That’s Supercharging Climate Change

The Paradox That’s Supercharging Climate Change

April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 · Gadgets

No good deed goes unpunished—and that includes trying to slow climate change. By cutting greenhouse gas emissions, humanity will spew out fewer planet-cooling aerosols—small particles of pollution that…

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Here Comes the Flood of Plug-In Hybrids

Here Comes the Flood of Plug-In Hybrids

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 · Gadgets

Last week, the Biden administration made it official: American cars are really going electric. The US Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule, long in the works, that will…

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Analysis-Asian power generation gets cleaner, even as coal emissions rise

Analysis-Asian power generation gets cleaner, even as coal emissions rise

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 · US News

By Sudarshan Varadhan SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asia boosted clean electricity output and slashed its share of fossil fuels faster than North America and Europe from 2015, data shows,…

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Biden’s Plan Would Offer Record-Low Number Of Offshore Drilling Leases

Biden’s Plan Would Offer Record-Low Number Of Offshore Drilling Leases

September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 · US News

The Biden administration on Friday unveiled a long-awaited drilling plan that would drastically shrink the nation’s offshore oil and gas leasing program to a maximum of three lease…

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Exclusive: Banks Vote To Limit Accounting Of Emissions In Bond And Stock Sales

Exclusive: Banks Vote To Limit Accounting Of Emissions In Bond And Stock Sales

July 30, 2023July 30, 2023 · US News

LONDON, July 30 (Reuters) – Banks working to develop global standards on accounting for carbon emissions in bond or stock sale underwriting have voted to exclude most of…

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How to Choose Carbon Credits That Actually Cut Emissions | Entrepreneur

How to Choose Carbon Credits That Actually Cut Emissions | Entrepreneur

July 21, 2023July 21, 2023 · Business

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Across industries, businesses are taking drastic action to minimize their environmental impact — from slashing carbon emissions to utilizing recycled…

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Restaurants Are Turning Used Cooking Oil Into Biodiesel | Entrepreneur

Restaurants Are Turning Used Cooking Oil Into Biodiesel | Entrepreneur

June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 · Business

At some restaurants, eating fried food actually helps the environment. In Miami, craft brewery Cerveceria La Tropical is among the hundreds of establishments that have adopted the practice…

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Blockchain Could Help Us Combat Climate Change — Here’s How. | Entrepreneur

Blockchain Could Help Us Combat Climate Change — Here’s How. | Entrepreneur

June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 · Business

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. 90% of corporations now view sustainability as a crucial part of their organization’s strategy. But turning recognition of the importance…

Read more Blockchain Could Help Us Combat Climate Change — Here’s How. | Entrepreneur
What We Can All Do Right Now to Accelerate The Electric Vehicle Revolution | Entrepreneur

What We Can All Do Right Now to Accelerate The Electric Vehicle Revolution | Entrepreneur

May 12, 2023May 13, 2023 · Business

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There is a chicken-and-egg dilemma facing electric vehicles (EVs). If there’s no or little infrastructure — including charging stations, purchasing…

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Digital Ads Are Destroying Our Planet and We Need to Act Now.

Digital Ads Are Destroying Our Planet and We Need to Act Now.

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 · Business

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The average consumer may not realize how much power goes into placing the targeted ad they see online every day.…

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