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nbcnews.comChina's Revised Carbon Metrics Cut Reported Emissions Growth by Half
A new calculation method reduced the reported increase in China's carbon emissions between 2020 and 2025 by approximately 50 percent. The change was detailed in a report reviewed by Reuters.
ForbesAstraZeneca Launches Clean Heat Program for Supplier Network
AstraZeneca is rolling out a program to cut heat-related emissions across its pharmaceutical supply chain. The initiative works with Secaro and ERM to map energy use and finance efficiency upgrades at supplier sites.
BHP Internal Documents Show Limited Emissions Cuts at Western Australia Mines
Leaked documents indicate BHP's Western Australia iron ore operations are projected to reduce emissions by about 1 percent by 2030. The documents also outline delays in renewable energy projects and electric equipment.
ecns.cnRice Paddy Emissions Nearly Doubled Since 1960s, Study Finds
A new Nature Food study reports that greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies averaged 1.1 billion tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent per year in the 2010s. The figure equals the annual emissions of 239 million cars and makes rice the largest non-livestock source in agriculture.
powermag.comScottish Policy on Green Datacentres Predates AI Energy Demands
An analysis by Action to Protect Rural Scotland found that the definition of green datacentres in Scotland’s National Planning Framework 4 was set in 2022. The framework states these facilities will have an overall negligible impact on greenhouse gas targets. More than a dozen da…
automotiveworld.comVolvo Group North America to Pay $197 Million in California Emissions Settlement
Volvo Group North America agreed to pay nearly $197 million to settle allegations that about 10,000 of its heavy-duty truck engines violated California emissions standards. The settlement includes civil penalties and funding for clean-air programs.