The burger chain also said it was working with the nonprofit Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to revamp its existing climate change targets. NEW YORK: McDonald’s Corp on Monday set a new target to cut global greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, from the beef in its burgers to the light bulbs in […]
New way to simulate hydrogen storage efficiency of materials – EQ Mag Pro
Hydrogen energy has the potential to be a key measure to meet the United Nations net zero emissions target, but its industrial use has been hindered by the difficulty in its storage and handling. Hydrogen becomes a gas at a very low temperature (-252°C), which makes its storage at room temperature challenging. The interaction between […]
First Solar Commits to Science-Based Emissions Targets, Net Zero Emissions By 2050
Action aligns emissions reduction targets with levels needed for global transition to net-zero economy. First Solar, Inc. today announced a commitment to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 20 percent by 2028, relative to its emissions in 2020. It has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 […]
Britain Risks Missing Climate Targets Due to Lack of Policies -Advisers
LONDON : Britain’s lack of policies to meet net zero emissions by 2050 is jeopardising its chance of meeting the target, the country’s climate advisers said in a progress report on Thursday. Britain in 2019 became the G7 first member to set a net zero target, which will require wholesale changes in the way that […]
Ozop Energy Solutions OZSC Signs Global Crypto Climate Accord
CCA Signatories commit to support the crypto industry’s transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, and achieving net-zero emissions from electricity consumption by 2030 WARWICK, NY : Ozop Energy Solutions (OZSC), (“Ozop” or the “Company”), has announced it has become an early signatory of the international Crypto Climate Accord, a private-sector led initiative […]
Facebook Achieves Net Zero Emissions, 100% Renewable Energy
Releasing its ‘2020 Sustainability Report’ on Tuesday, Facebook said that its has also reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 94 per cent from 2017 levels, exceeding its goal of a 75 per cent reduction. San Francisco: Facebook has said that it has met goals of reaching net zero emissions and 100 per cent renewable energy for […]
Resurrecting Solar Production in Australia – By Shane West
Yesterday Shane West outlined the massive challenge facing Australia to reach net zero emissions by 2050, given the state of the solar PV industry post Covid. Here he maps out how to resurrect our solar PV manufacturing sector. Once the BP solar PV plant closed in Sydney in 2011 the Chinese government turned to Australian […]
Australia’s New Deputy PM Casts Shadow Over 2050 Net Zero Emissions Ambition
Australia’s reliance on coal-fired power makes it one of the world’s largest carbon emitters per capita, but its conservative government has steadfastly backed the country’s fossil fuel industries, arguing tougher action on emissions would cost jobs. CANBERRA: A climate change sceptic will be Australia’s new deputy prime minister after a leadership revolt in the coalition […]
Only Volkswagen, Volvo Doing Enough to Electrify in Europe: Study
Sales of battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids almost tripled last year, boosted by tighter emission standards and government subsidies. Among the major carmakers, Volkswagen and Volvo are doing enough to electrify their vehicle line-ups in Europe and the EU needs to set tougher CO2 emission limits if it wants to meet Green Deal targets, […]
Japan to Ease Regulations to Boost Renewable Energy Output
The Wasabizawa geothermal power plant in Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture. It began operations in 2019, a first in 23 years for a geothermal power plant with an output of more than 10,000 kilowatts. (Provided by Yuzawa Geothermal Power Generation Co.) The central government is moving to clear away red tape for the energy sector to make […]