Countries plan to increase their fossil fuel production over the next decade, even as research shows that the world needs to decrease production by 6% per year to limit global warming to 1.5°C, according to the 2020 Production Gap Report. A special issue of the Production Gap Report – from leading research organizations and the UN –… Continue reading Countries intend to increase fossil fuel production while research says it needs to be limited by 6% per year
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Creating a net zero carbon future in the water sector
Water utilities of the future will be energy utilities too, exporting excess renewable energy to local electricity networks. The water sector is energy-hungry and is responsible for a significant amount of global greenhouse gas emissions. The water sector is energy-hungry, with energy consumption by the sector equivalent to all the energy used by Australia. In… Continue reading Creating a net zero carbon future in the water sector
Antarctica’s first zero emission research station shows that sustainable living is possible anywhere
Kate Winter, Northumbria University, Newcastle The Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Research Station in East Antarctica is the only zero-emission research base in the continent As a scientist investigating climate change, I’m embarrassed by the high carbon footprint I have when I travel to, and work in, Antarctica. Researchers based in the UK regularly take four or… Continue reading Antarctica’s first zero emission research station shows that sustainable living is possible anywhere