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carbon-emissions
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Le Mondeworld10 days ago
Study Projects Human-Caused Warming to Reach 1.5°C Around 2030
An international group of researchers reports that human-driven warming will likely cross the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C threshold within four years. The finding is based on updated indicators tracking current warming trends and the remaining carbon budget.
ecns.cnfinance27 days ago
China Revises Carbon Emissions Data, Report Says
Independent analysis found that China adjusted its historical carbon emissions figures. The change alters the reported rate of emissions reduction.
upcyclethat.comworld39 days ago
Nigerian Study Examines Carbon Emissions from Cement and Potential of Geopolymer Concrete as Alternative
Ololade Temitope Oduneye's research, published 13 May 2026, finds the construction sector accounts for nearly 40 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, driven largely by cement production. The study details geopolymer concrete, which can cut emissions by up to 80 per cent,…
news.google.comscience47 days ago
RMI Report: Replacing Electric Resistance Heating with Heat Pumps Could Cut U.S. Household Costs by $20 Billion Annually
A new report highlights significant savings and efficiency gains from replacing electric resistance heating with heat pumps in U.S. homes. The switch would reduce grid demand and cut emissions by 40 percent. Examples include rapid installations in public housing and Maine exceedi…
Photo: Matthew Henry / Unsplashscience59 days ago
Renewables Surpass Coal in Global Electricity Generation in 2025: IEA, Ember
The United States and Israel have initiated a war against Iran, bottlenecking 20 percent of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supply and upending global energy markets. Two new reports from the International Energy Agency and Ember highlight 2025 as a pivotal year for ren…
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Opinion Piece Examines Link Between Declining Conflicts and Carbon Emissions
An opinion article published by @business discusses the idea of global conflicts decreasing alongside carbon emissions. The piece, written by @davidfickling, presents this scenario as a potential outcome but questions its feasibility. It appears in the opinion section and explore…
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