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Cycle Instead of Drive: Save 3.2 kg CO2 Daily
A recent study conducted by an international team of scientists, led by Christian Brand, has found that city dwellers can reduce their carbon dioxide (CO2)
Gasoline Prices Must Rise for Climate Goals
A new study has revealed that Germany needs a significantly higher CO2 price to halve emissions from the transport sector by 2030. The study, commissioned
85% of World Population Affected by Climate Change
A new study conducted by the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) has found that at least 85% of the world’s
China’s CO2 Emissions Surpass Developed Nations
China surpasses all developed countries combined in CO2 emissions for the first time in 2019, according to a study by the Rhodium Group. The country
Coastal Areas Riddled with Plastic Waste
Plastic waste is a major problem in our oceans, with huge garbage patches floating around. However, Swiss researchers have found that most of the plastic
Internet and Computers Worse than Flights
The internet, data centers, and personal computers are collectively responsible for more CO2 emissions than the global aviation industry. Shockingly, the carbon footprint of the
Lab-grown Chicken Nuggets Approved
In a world where concerns about mass animal farming, climate change, and animal welfare are on the rise, lab-grown meat may offer a solution. Lab-grown
WHO tightens nitrogen oxide limit
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently updated its recommended limits for fine particulate matter and nitrogen oxides, marking the first time in 15 years
Sunlight breaks down plastic into thousands of compounds.
A new study by the University of Basel has revealed that the majority of mercury in the oceans comes from gas exchange, rather than contaminated
Germans Unconcerned About Higher CO2 Prices
A majority of Germans support higher CO2 prices, as long as households with low and medium incomes are relieved through “climate checks.” According to a
