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August 27, 2025
Waste-to-energy project could boost Brazil’s decarbonization goals
Manaus is one of the top generators of solid waste among Brazil’s state capitals, with an average of 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of garbage per resident every day. The problem affects all of Amazonas state, where use of landfills is intense.
August 25, 2025How Mexico is remodelling its energy landscape?
President Sheinbaum’s sweeping reforms attempt to steer state-owned energy giants towards a greener future amid private-sector scepticism.
August 25, 2025Racing against emissions: How F1 plans to hit net zero by 2030
While the Brad Pitt-led racing film F1: The Movie is drawing global attention to the sport's adrenaline-fueled action, Formula 1 itself is making headlines off the track for a different kind of race—its push toward sustainability.
August 22, 2025Google, Meta's data centers consume massive water — does AI growth threaten communities?
A 2024 report from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory estimated that in 2023, U.S. data centers consumed 17 billion gallons (64 billion liters) of water directly through cooling.
August 21, 2025Ocean-based carbon storage ramps up, bringing investment and concern
Storing captured carbon in the subsea — in depleted oil and gas wells or in aquifers — is ramping up as a climate solution, with projects planned across the globe by industry and governments.
August 20, 2025Merz government's first 100 days clouded by lingering energy transition uncertainty
Many activists and industry representatives agree that the government coalition of Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has reached the 100-day mark in office with a subpar record on advancing the country's energy transition.
August 20, 2025Plastic treaty deadlock: Three key disputes that could shape future of plastic reduction
After an eleven-day marathon negotiation, the United Nations’ global plastic pollution treaty talks in Geneva concluded around 9:00 a.m. on Aug. 15.
August 18, 2025COP30 CEO: ‘We need a better strategy to transition away from fossil fuels’
Ana Toni, Chief Executive of COP30 in Brazil, speaks about her expectations for the upcoming UN climate summit.
August 14, 2025Global wetlands conference results in resolutions for protection, restoration
In July, scientists, government officials and community leaders gathered in Zimbabwe for the 2025 international conference on wetlands to agree on global commitments for the sustainable conservation and restoration of these ecosystems.
August 13, 2025Decarbonizing industry: Carbon pricing forces shipping giants to choose different fuels
The shipping industry, especially long-haul shipping, is classified as one of the hardest sectors to decarbonize, underscoring the importance of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) carbon fee.