“Fossil fuels, far from being the great villain of the climate story, have been the main source of greenhouse-gas reductions in the United States over the past several decades, as relatively clean-burning natural gas displaces relatively dirty coal in electricity generation."
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5 Environmental Benefits of Vegetarianism
“If the environmental benefits of vegetarianism have convinced you to try a meat-free diet, start small. Begin by eating meat, fish, and poultry less frequently.”
Global investments into clean-energy technology reach record high
“Global investment in the low-carbon energy transition was $501.3 billion in 2020, up 9% from 2019 despite the pandemic driving the world into a recession.”
Almost All New US Power Plants Built in 2021 Will Be Carbon-Free
“Solar will deliver the most new capacity, with 39 percent, according to the latest tally by the U.S. Energy Information Administration."
Pepsico Pledges Net-Zero Emissions By 2040
“To achieve its goals, PepsiCo wants to focus on sustainable agriculture using low emission fertilisers, precision technology and regenerative practices to improve soil health, biodiversity and productivity; alongside maximizing efficiency in its supply chain and adopting low or zero emission fuel transport.”
Carbon capture is vital to meeting climate goals, scientists tell green critics
“‘Carbon capture and storage is going to be the only effective way we have in the short term to prevent our steel industry, cement manufacture and many other processes from continuing to pour emissions into the atmosphere.’"
Trump energy chief says he has ‘positioned’ US to begin meeting Biden climate goals
"'Our approach has been different. The approach has been to innovate rather than regulate, to develop technologies that get us to the same goal rather than harshly prohibit fuels, and to develop technologies to use fuels more cleanly.’”
Chevron invests in carbon capture startup Blue Planet Systems
"Last year, Chevron said it was investing in nuclear fusion start up Zap Energy Inc as energy companies face increasing pressure from investors to reduce emissions, spend more on low-carbon energy and disclose the impact of their fossil fuel production on climate change."
Get ready for more Obama-era green energy scams
“Renewable energy scams such as Crescent Dunes remind us that these 'public-private' projects rarely produce much electric power, and they don't save the planet from climate change. But they do make millionaires out of lobbyists and fraudsters.”
Holy Cross to Provide 100% Clean Energy by 2030
"Holy Cross is a clear example of a private company that has taken matters into its own hands in order to make an impact. Proving that the free market, not government, can reduce emissions and lend a helping hand to those in need."