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Levies on Renewable Energy Profits could serve as a barrier to achieving Net Zero Targets in the UK
Placing levies on the profits made in the renewable energy industry could hinder the UK’s ability to meet its 2050 net zero carbon reduction targets, an expert has said.
Compressed air for pet blow-moulding production
Measurement and recording of actual pressure flow inside the production equipment can assess the actual performance of the compressed air system. This identifies any areas where compressed air problems are causing limitations on productivity and quality of production, the improvement of which in turn can lead to lower energy use costs and increased production rates.Continue reading “Compressed air for pet blow-moulding production”
Equilibrium/Sustainability — World was abnormally dry in 2021: UN
Via The Hill Most of the globe was drier than usual in 2021 — circumstances that wreaked havoc on both economies and the environment, according to the World Meteorological Organization. About 3.6 billion people had inadequate access to water at least one month per year, the U.N. agency determined in its inaugural report on global resources. ThatContinue reading “Equilibrium/Sustainability — World was abnormally dry in 2021: UN”
Plastic pollution: Three problems that a global treaty could solve
Via Nature Plastic is one of the fastest growing materials and production is on course to double, to more than one billion tonnes a year, by 2050. With that, will come more pollution. This week, delegates from more than 150 countries are expected to meet in Uruguay to begin negotiations for a historic global agreementContinue reading “Plastic pollution: Three problems that a global treaty could solve”
The environmental costs of fast fashion
Via United Nations Environment Programme New season, new styles, buy more, buy cheap, move on, throw away: the pollution, waste, and emissions of fast fashion are fueling the triple planetary crisis. The annual Black Friday sales on 25 November are a reminder of the need to rethink what is bought, what is thrown away, and whatContinue reading “The environmental costs of fast fashion”
Climate change to drastically cut Indonesia’s rice, coffee produce
Via Business Standards Continued carbon emissions would significantly reduce rice and coffee production in Indonesia — one of the world’s top producers of both crops — according to a study. Continued carbon emissions would significantly reduce rice and coffee production in Indonesia — one of the world’s top producers of both crops — according to a groundbreaking study that will beContinue reading “Climate change to drastically cut Indonesia’s rice, coffee produce”
800 million jobs could be impacted by climate change
Via Mint More than 800 million jobs—about one-quarter of the global workforce—are highly vulnerable to being disrupted by climate change, from weather extremes to the impacts of transitioning to a low-carbon economy, said Deloitte Center for Sustainable Progress report. “However, policy makers and business leaders can unleash significant economic growth and help create more thanContinue reading “800 million jobs could be impacted by climate change”
Disconnect Between Sustainability Intent and Action Within Data Center Ops
Schneider Electric, an energy management company, commissioned reports by three independent research firms that focused on sustainability in IT and data center operations, and the results reveal a disconnect between intent and action, indicating most of the industry is still at the beginning stage of its sustainability journey. The three commissioned studies were conducted by analysts at 451Continue reading “Disconnect Between Sustainability Intent and Action Within Data Center Ops”
Premium Content: Indonesia ramps up electric vehicle conversion programme and expects to eventually save up to USD22 billion per year
Indonesia prepares to accelerate the implementation of phase two of their national roadmap, to increase the number of electric motor vehicles in the country. The central administration would achieve this by scaling its pilot electric motor conversion programme through the involvement of more government agencies.
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