The degrowth movement argues that in order to address climate change, developed nations must stop growing their economies.
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New materials are changing the lifetime emissions of buildings
Richard Gurney writes in GreenBiz on how new materials are changing the lifetime emissions of buildings. “With construction material production accounting for an estimated 25 percent of the total lifetime emissions of buildings, decarbonizing this aspect of construction is a key building block of the industry’s support for global emissions targets. This area is undergoing rapid...
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Why Climate Activists and Environmentalists Should Support Nuclear Power
"For environmentalists and climate activists who are serious about realistic energy options to reduce pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions, nuclear power is a compelling option."
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Duke Energy’s renewable portfolio hits 10,000 MW as utility reports Q2 earnings
"Duke Energy is in the midst of a five-year, nearly $59 billion 'growth capital plan' as the North Carolina-based utility pushes ahead with efforts to decarbonize its operations, Good said Thursday on a call with stock analysts."
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Exxon Considers Pledging ‘Net-Zero’ Carbon by 2050
"Exxon XOM is considering a pledge to reduce its net carbon emissions to zero by 2050, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would amount to a significant strategic shift by the oil company."
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Biden to announce target for 50% electric vehicle sales as he unveils stricter emissions rules
"President Joe Biden will sign an executive order Thursday setting a target for half of all new vehicles sold in the United States to be electric or carbon-free by 2030 as part of a push to reduce the use of gasoline in transportation, the biggest driver of greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change."
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To make energy green, remove red tape
R Street’s Josiah Neeley writes in The Hill that in order to make energy green, Congress must first remove red tape. “Over the next month, the Senate will review several Biden administration infrastructure bills that would spend as much as $4.1 trillion. But money isn’t America’s biggest obstacle to building up clean infrastructure. An excess of governmental...
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Lululemon, LanzaTech are reshaping carbon waste into fabric
Lululemon aims to make 100% of its products with sustainable materials by 2030.
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‘Green Bitcoin Mining’: The Big Profits In Clean Crypto
Chris Helman of Forbes writes on the profitability of clean cryptocurrency mining. “For all bitcoin’s purported benefits, it’s also clear that the currency is an environmental disaster. Depending on bitcoin’s cost (a higher price attracts more miners), its global network sucks up between 8 and 15 gigawatts of continuous power, according to Cambridge. New York...
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Infrastructure bill protects forests for climate resilience
"The bipartisan infrastructure deal moving through the Senate includes at least $5.75 billion for restoring, monitoring and researching forests, according to the legislative text and summary. Beyond money, the package also includes policies that could make it easier to prepare for wildfires."
