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November 13, 2024
Fossil fuel carbon emissions hit record levels in 2024, report says
The latest Global Carbon Budget report forecasts that both fossil fuel-related carbon emissions and total global carbon emissions will hit historic highs this year, with further increases expected.
October 04, 2024
Can regenerative agriculture make palm oil sustainable?
Large trials in Indonesia and Malaysia are showing it is possible to become sustainable without damaging productivity or local economies
September 02, 2024
Indonesia’s EV ambitions highlight urgent battery recycling challenges
As the Indonesian government promotes electric vehicle adoption, experts voice significant concerns about the country’s ability to manage the accompanying battery waste.
August 14, 2024
Elon Musk, Donald Trump's livestream conversation on climate issues draws criticism
Elon Musk’s support for former U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked a stir, leading to a live discussion between the two on the X platform on August 12.
August 01, 2024
State of the climate: 2024 now very likely to be warmest year on record
As 2024 passes its midpoint, the global climate continues to push into uncharted territory. Carbon Brief’s analysis indicates a 95% probability that this year will surpass 2023 as the warmest year on record.
April 11, 2024
Church of England installs rooftop solar panels on 500-years-old chapel
The 500-year-old chapel at King’s College, University of Cambridge, is one of the most famous church buildings in the UK. Last year, the college began installing 438 solar panels on the roof of the chapel.
March 29, 2024
2025 World Expo Osaka to display carbon-capturing concrete dome
2025 World Exposition in Osaka will exhibit a dome made from a new form of carbon-capturing concrete, with the potential to make a huge impact in greening the construction sector, which currently make up for 40% of greenhouse emissions worldwide.
February 19, 2024
Oxford study develop roadmap for advancing plastic circular economy
Researchers from the Oxford Martin Program on the Future of Plastics, University of Oxford, have introduced a blueprint to drive a plastic circular economy.
February 06, 2024
Microsoft buys soil carbon storage credits from nature-based startup
Microsoft signed another carbon removal agreement to help accelerate its climate goals. The tech giant made a deal with Grassroots Carbon, a startup offering nature-based soil carbon storage solutions, for soil carbon removal drawdown credits.
January 05, 2024
Taylor Swift raises concerns over carbon emissions from frequent travels
American musician Taylor Swift has been taking the world by storm with her successful Eras tour, but critics are raising concerns about the negative impact on the environment due to her frequent air travel.