Fashion brands are failing to act on decarbonisation

Almost a quarter of the world’s biggest fashion brands, such as Reebok, Tom Ford and DKNY, do not have a public plan for decarbonisation, a report has found. In its latest transparency ranking, Fashion Revolution calls out the lack of progress towards fashion’s climate goals. The critical path to decarbonisation — and a just transition … Continue reading Fashion brands are failing to act on decarbonisation →

Butter made from air instead of cows?

In an article on the Guardian website, Mariam Amini writes about a California-based startup that eliminates the need for the animals to make butter while making its dairy-free alternative taste just as good. Butter made from CO2, not cows, tastes like ‘the real thing’, claims startup Butter made from air instead of cows? A … Continue reading Butter made from air instead of cows? →

The energy giant Shell promised to turn 1m tonnes of plastic waste into oil each year, but now says goal is unfeasible

Dharna Noor writes on the Guardian website about Shell’s decision to roll back on the promise to increase “advanced recycling” of plastics. The company said the walk-back was necessary due to changes in the market. Also, slow technology development has indeed been a factor in the advanced recycling market. Many feel Shell made a wise … Continue reading The energy giant Shell promised to turn 1m tonnes of plastic waste into oil each year, but now says goal is unfeasible →

If Europe wants to meet its climate targets and set the standard for sustainable food production then improving the sustainability of greenhouse farming will be a key concern

In an article on the EU’s Horizon research projects website, Bárbara Pinho discusses the results of one EU-funded project designed to develop a new, more energy-efficient and environment-friendly system for controlling both temperature and humidity in greenhouses. Let EiD know if you have a project you would like to describe. Greener greenhouses promise more … Continue reading If Europe wants to meet its climate targets and set the standard for sustainable food production then improving the sustainability of greenhouse farming will be a key concern →

How companies calculate their carbon footprints

In an article on The Conversation website, Gianfranco Gianfrate, Professeur et directeur de recherche de l'EDHEC-Risk Climate Impact Institute, EDHEC Business School, an international business school with more than 110 nationalities represented on campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, and Singapore, discusses how companies calculate their carbon footprints. How companies calculate their carbon footprints When … Continue reading How companies calculate their carbon footprints →

AI drives 48% increase in Google GHG emissions

The tech giant’s goal of reducing its climate footprint is at risk as it grows increasingly reliant on energy-hungry data centres. Overall, Google says about two thirds of its energy is derived from carbon-free sources but it’s obviously not enough. Dan Milmo discusses Google’s challenges in an article on the Guardian website. Google’s emissions … Continue reading AI drives 48% increase in Google GHG emissions →

Denmark to impose world’s first carbon tax on farmers

The world’s first emissions tax on agriculture will require farmers to pay for greenhouse gas pollution from livestock. In an article on the Guardian website, Ajit Niranjan discusses the Danish plans. Belching livestock to incur green levy in Denmark from 2030 Farmers in Denmark will have to pay for planet-heating pollutants that their cattle … Continue reading Denmark to impose world’s first carbon tax on farmers →

Energy in Demand News, June 23, 2024

There is more evidence that the corporate world is dropping or missing goals to cut GHG emissions. In an article in the Financial Times (behind a paywall), it is mentioned that large corporations such as Unilever, the Bank of America and Shell have “in the past year dropped or missed goals to cut emissions or … Continue reading Energy in Demand News, June 23, 2024 →

It is essential to provide SMEs with access to financing, training, and support to help them prioritise energy efficiency and achieve their business goals

Seyi John Salau writes on the Business Day website from Nigeria, discussing the importance of helping SMEs improve their energy efficiency. This is a message for Nigeria, Africa and throughout the globe. SMEs’ path to sustainability: bridging the energy efficiency gap The world is transitioning to a low-carbon economy, and businesses are at the … Continue reading It is essential to provide SMEs with access to financing, training, and support to help them prioritise energy efficiency and achieve their business goals →

How global warming is already impacting sport, and how the sports world can fight back

Tanya Aldred writes on the Guardian website about a new book about how global warming is playing out on fields, courts, and golf greens across the world. The author, Madeleine Orr is quoted: “I’m very alarmed by everybody’s lack of alarm, that’s the scariest thing for me.” Sport and the climate emergency: collating injustice … Continue reading How global warming is already impacting sport, and how the sports world can fight back →