Rio Tinto has signed a five-year sales agreement with Australian company SuperChar Limited to purchase 35,000 tonnes of bana grass bio pellets by 2028. This $30 million biochar facility in Boynedale, Central Queensland, aims to replace up to 50% of coal in Rio Tinto's Gladstone refinery boilers, pending council approval.
A University of Cambridge research team introduced a framework to assess the "climate viability" of mega-events, analyzing the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Coldplay's 2024 European tour. The study found that economic benefits generally outweigh climate costs, but highlighted fan travel as the largest emissions contributor and proposed shared responsibility for mitigation.
A successful voluntary agreement, the Amazon Soy Moratorium, which prevented deforestation-linked soy expansion since 2008, has effectively ended. A new analysis in Science predicts this collapse will cause an additional 1.4 million hectares of deforestation in Brazil over the next decade, releasing carbon emissions equivalent to Canada's annual output.
A briefing to BHP investors by the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) warns Australia's federal fuel tax break, worth $622m to BHP, is delaying the miner's decarbonisation efforts. The ACCR suggests removing the tax break would make electrification projects financially viable, raising questions about BHP's climate commitments and transparency.
Experts and environmental groups criticize the UK's carbon capture and storage (CCS) plans, arguing they are costly, ineffective against methane emissions, and primarily support new fossil fuel infrastructure rather than hard-to-abate industries.
Die EU-Kommission plant eine Umstrukturierung des Emissionshandels, um die durch hohe Energie- und CO₂-Preise belastete Industrie zu entlasten, stellt jedoch harte Bedingungen. Eine Deindustrialisierung droht.
Die EU-Kommission will den Emissionshandel (ETS) anpassen, um europäische Unternehmen vor globaler Konkurrenz zu schützen und die Dekarbonisierung zu fördern. Trotz Kritik an der Verwendung der ETS-Einnahmen bleibt die Klimaneutralität bis 2050 das Ziel.
A salmon farm in Chile's Los Lagos region replaced diesel generators with floating solar panels. The project cut diesel use by over 36,000 gallons annually and reduced emissions by 386 tonnes, while also creating a quieter, shaded environment that attracted thousands of salmon.
A salmon farm in Chile's Los Lagos region replaced diesel generators with floating solar panels, significantly reducing emissions and fuel use. The project also created a quieter, shaded environment, attracting thousands of salmon seeking shelter.
Microsoft, Amazon, and Google's combined carbon emissions increased by nearly a fifth in the past year, reaching 119m mTCO₂e, largely due to datacentre construction for AI. This surge contrasts with previous efforts to reduce emissions and highlights concerns about the ecological impact of cloud computing and AI development.
Thousands of native Australian animals, particularly flying foxes, are injured or killed annually by entanglement in fruit tree netting, fencing, and fishing gear. Experts highlight the preventable nature of these incidents and advocate for wildlife-friendly alternatives and responsible disposal of human-made debris.
A new study suggests that some of the coldest objects in the Milky Way, currently classified as stars, might be alien megastructures. Astrophysicist Amirnezam Amiri proposes these could be Dyson swarms, engineered systems harvesting stellar energy and releasing infrared heat, offering a new method to detect them.
A UK High Court judge has ruled against most claims that car manufacturers installed "prohibited defeat devices" (PDDs) in diesel vehicles to cheat emissions tests. While most allegations failed, one Mercedes-Benz strategy and some Peugeot-Citroën strategies were found non-compliant.
Microsoft's 2026 sustainability report reveals a 25% year-over-year increase in carbon emissions for fiscal year 2025, primarily due to AI data center expansion. The company aims to be carbon negative by 2030.
Indian Railways has approved its first hydrogen fuel cell train, a 10-coach set designed and built in India. Expected to be flagged off by PM Modi on July 17, it will operate on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana at 75 kmph.
Die US-Regierung plant, Emissionsvorschriften für Lastwagen zu lockern, die 2023 verabschiedet wurden und ab 2027 gelten sollen. Ziel ist die Reduzierung von Stickoxid-Emissionen, die zur Smogbildung beitragen. Die Lockerung betrifft insbesondere Garantie-Anforderungen an Hersteller.
China aims to peak emissions within five years, targeting a 17% reduction in CO2 emissions per GDP unit by 2030 and increasing non-fossil energy share to 25%. The plan emphasizes clean coal substitution, nuclear power, and green energy sources to meet soaring electricity demand from its AI sector and ensure energy security.
Die Trump-Regierung plant, Emissionsvorschriften für Lastwagen aufzuweichen, die 2023 verabschiedet wurden und ab 2027 gelten sollen. Insbesondere sollen Garantie-Anforderungen für Lkw-Hersteller beim Abgasausstoß gelockert werden. Eine öffentliche Konsultation ist noch erforderlich.
Microsoft's 2025 carbon emissions increased by 25% to 34 million metric tons, driven by data center expansion and a shift away from renewable energy certificates. The company faces challenges in meeting its 2030 carbon negative goal, with AI infrastructure demand outpacing sustainability solutions.
The Trump administration proposes changes to Biden-era environmental rules, scaling back emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles, citing cost savings for the trucking industry but potentially increasing nitrogen oxide pollution by 4.2% by 2030 and 11.6% by 2055.
Former BHP chief economist Huw McKay argues for robust government climate policies, like a carbon price, to drive decarbonisation at major resource companies. Leaked documents revealed BHP's delays in renewables projects and electrification, raising concerns about Australia's climate targets.
Die EU-Kommission plant eine Reform des Emissionshandels, um die Industrie angesichts hoher CO2-Preise zu entlasten, ohne die Klimaziele zu gefährden. Geplant sind eine weniger schnelle Reduzierung von Emissionsrechten, ein Preisdeckel und mehr kostenlose Zertifikate unter Auflagen.
Adura's updated Environmental Impact Assessment states emissions from the controversial Jackdaw gas field will account for less than 0.02% of annual global greenhouse gases, asserting they "not materially influence" global warming. This report was mandated by regulators after a previous submission was deemed inadequate and following a legal challenge from environmental groups.
The Yale Environmental Performance Index ranks Estonia first for its environmental efforts, followed by Luxembourg and the UK. While progress is noted in reducing air and water pollution, global action on climate change remains insufficient, with many countries off track for net-zero commitments.
