Emission cuts in the European Union’s (EU) Effort Sharing sectors need to accelerate considerably from 2018 onwards to achieve the current EU 2030 targets, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, published this week. In particular, the large amount of emission reductions from planned measures in the transport sector need to materialise through concrete … Continue reading New EEA briefing on need for EU member states to accelerate actions to reach GHG effort sharing targets
Category: GHG emissions
Even the best airlines are not doing anywhere near enough to reduce their carbon footprint
In a week when a court decision has halted the expansion of Heathrow Airport in London because climate change had not been factored in, it is useful to review what airlines are doing to reduce their carbon footprint. Susanne Becken, Professor of Sustainable Tourism and Director, Griffith Institute for Tourism at Griffith University gives a … Continue reading Even the best airlines are not doing anywhere near enough to reduce their carbon footprint
Views from industry about recent reports from the IEA
It is good to hear what the chemical industry has to say about recent IEA reports. Amanda Jasi writes a good article on the Chemical Engineer website. IEA calls for ‘bold’ action to achieve emissions savings through energy efficiency Energy efficiency can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but with efficiency improvements slowing, policy makers … Continue reading Views from industry about recent reports from the IEA
Transport in Australia: vehicle emissions are still rising
Royce Kurmelovs gives a good account in an article in The Guardian why emissions from vehicles are still rising in Australia. Policy inertia is mentioned. With the current wild fires and drought in Australia, hopefully that will change. What is the situation in your country? Wrong turn: why Australia's vehicle emissions are rising “An … Continue reading Transport in Australia: vehicle emissions are still rising
How GHG emissions can be lowered for shipping
It seems so logical but a recent study shows the significant impact on reducing GHG emissions inshipping simply by sailing slower. Josh Barrie explains in an article on the i news website. Even the Dutch are now having speeds reduced for vehicles on motorways. Making ships go 20% slower could cut greenhouse gases and … Continue reading How GHG emissions can be lowered for shipping
Organic farming results in an increase in GHG emissions
Many extol the benefits of organic food and, yes, there are many. But a recent study in England Wales shows that organic farming also leads to an increase in GHG emissions. Phoebe Weston explains in an article on The Independent website. Organic farming produces more emissions because it takes up more land, study finds … Continue reading Organic farming results in an increase in GHG emissions
New research shows that energy efficiency measures can slash US energy use and GHG emissions 50 percent by 2050
A report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) offers a road map for dramatically reducing energy waste, identifing ambitious but cost-effective and technically possible measures that would avert emissions of nearly 2,500 million tonnes of heat-trapping carbon dioxide. Amy Brown explains in an article on the Triple Pundit website. Energy Efficiency … Continue reading New research shows that energy efficiency measures can slash US energy use and GHG emissions 50 percent by 2050
Some doctors are finding ways to reduce GHG emissions in operating rooms
You might be surprised to know how much greenhouse gas is released when a doctor administers anaesthetic gas. Marcy Cuttler writes on the CBC website about efforts to reduce the carbon footprint. How some doctors want to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the operating room In the moments before a patient undergoes surgery, chances … Continue reading Some doctors are finding ways to reduce GHG emissions in operating rooms
Most European companies have no target for reducing their greenhouse gas emissions
According to the annual Carbon Disclosure Project report, only one in three firms have climate goals set to go beyond 2025. Arthur Neslen explains in an article in The Guardian. How concerned should we be? Majority of European firms have no CO2 reduction targets Most European companies have no target for reducing their greenhouse … Continue reading Most European companies have no target for reducing their greenhouse gas emissions
Many countries essentially outsourcing their carbon pollution overseas
Effectively ‘outsourcing’ GHG emissions by importing energy-intensive products instead of producing them domestically is not a new concept. However, Brad Plumer explains in an article in the New York Times that dealing with imported emissions remains a thorny problem that must be addressed globally. What are your views? You’ve Heard of Outsourced Jobs, but Outsourced … Continue reading Many countries essentially outsourcing their carbon pollution overseas
