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wattsupwiththat.comfinance5 days ago
Global CO2-Equivalent Emissions Rose 1.1 Percent to 41 Billion Tons in 2025
The Energy Institute released its 2026 Statistical Review of World Energy on July 13, 2026. Emissions rose 1.1 percent to 41.0 billion metric tons despite renewable growth.
thestreet.compolitics7 days ago
Microsoft, Amazon and Google emissions rose nearly a fifth while Google reported AI systems cut 41 million tonnes elsewhere
The three companies emitted 119 million metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent in the financial year ending March 2026, up from 101 million the prior year. The Guardian reported the increase was driven largely by datacentre construction.
theblaze.combusiness7 days ago
Microsoft Reports 25 Percent Rise in Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Fiscal 2025
Microsoft emitted 20 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent in fiscal year 2025, up from 16 million the prior year. The increase stems mainly from data center expansion, even as the company matched all electricity use with carbon-free sources. Google and Amazon reported similar em…
Forbesfinance13 days ago
Global CO2-Equivalent Emissions Reach Record 41 Billion Tons in 2025
Emissions rose 1.1 percent to 41.0 billion metric tons, driven by a U.S. rebound even as renewables covered the full net increase in global electricity generation. China’s growth nearly stalled while non-OECD nations accounted for 70.5 percent of the total.
cnet.comtechnology15 days ago
Google and Amazon Report Higher 2025 Carbon Emissions in Sustainability Updates
Google’s emissions rose 25% and Amazon’s rose 16% to 81 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent. Both companies tied the increases mainly to data-center construction and AI-driven energy use.
koreaherald.comsports20 days ago
FIFA President Infantino Attended 24 Matches Across US, Canada and Mexico Using Private Jet
Gianni Infantino attended 24 matches across North America in the first two weeks of the 2026 World Cup. BBC News reported that a tracked private jet completed 27 flights totaling at least 31,144 miles and produced an estimated 516 tonnes of CO2-equivalent emissions.
Forbesbusiness21 days ago
Jaguar Land Rover Shows 49 Parts on One Range Rover Demo Cut More Than One Ton of Production Emissions
The demonstration vehicle incorporates parts from 30 suppliers that cut more than one ton of CO2-equivalent emissions during production. Jaguar Land Rover has opened the collaboration to 150 additional suppliers for future scaling.
Forbespolitics37 days ago
Energy Secretary Wright Testifies: 125 Years of U.S. Data Show No Rise in Hurricane Frequency or Intensity
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Congress on June 10, 2026, that 125 years of U.S. hurricane records show no rise in storm numbers or average intensity. He defended a report he led last year that concluded CO2-induced warming is less economically damaging than commonly believed…
propublica.orgscience50 days ago
EPA Extends Timeline for Phasing Out High-GWP Refrigerants
President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced two regulatory changes affecting hydrofluorocarbon rules under the 2020 AIM Act. Industry groups said the changes will raise equipment and refrigerant costs. An EPA assessment projected an additional 68 million metric ton…
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Denmark Approves First Large-Scale Cement Carbon Capture Project
Denmark has approved a carbon capture and storage project at Aalborg Portland cement plant. The facility will capture 1.25 million tonnes of CO2 annually. The project marks the first industrial-scale CCS installation in Europe's cement sector.
Le Mondeworld70 days ago
French Prototype Extracts CO2 Directly from Air
A French start-up has built the country's first direct air capture prototype in Drancy, north of Paris. The machine has operated for around 1,500 hours since July 2025 and captured 1.3 metric tons of CO₂. The company plans to eventually store the gas in concrete or use it to prod…
middleeastmonitor.comworld93 days ago
UK Prepares for CO2 Shortages from Strait of Hormuz Closure
A report indicates that UK supermarkets may experience shortages of chicken, pork, and other goods this summer due to the ongoing conflict in Iran. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is cited as a critical factor affecting carbon dioxide supplies essential for food production.