The world is trying to rid itself of polluting fossil fuels and many countries have set deadlines for switching to green and renewable energy sources. India is also among these countries and it has been implementing several green energy projects in recent times to meet its energy target. A major milestone has just been achieved ...
Like any company, HP (Hewlett-Packard) faces challenges from competitors. However, the company has set a challenge for itself by joining RE100, a public commitment to using renewable energy. HP’s first step — having 40 percent renewable energy by 2020. Worldwide, companies and nonprofits are setting deadlines for their conversion to renewable energy, and HP is a recent ...
Older, large-diameter trees have been shown to store disproportionally massive amounts of carbon compared to smaller trees, highlighting their importance in mitigating climate change, according to a new study in Frontiers in Forests and Global Change. Researchers examined the aboveground carbon storage of large-diameter trees (>21 inches or >53.3 cm) on National Forest lands within Oregon ...
Families with higher carbon footprints are likely to consume more confectionaries, alcohol, and restaurant food, according to a new study published in One Earth. Considering the spectrum of traditional to urban lifestyles across Japan, researchers at the University of Sheffield and the Research Institute for Humanity and Nature in Kyoto, Japan, analyzed the carbon footprints ...
In the past few years, the idea of fashion rentals has caught on. In the U.S., market leader Rent the Runway has a plan that starts at US$159 per month through which you can rent up to 4 dresses at a time, with each item valued at up to US$3,000. But what makes fashion rentals ...
The U.S. military’s carbon footprint is enormous and must be confronted to have a substantial effect on battling global warming. Research by social scientists from Durham University and Lancaster University shows the U.S. military is one of the largest climate polluters in history, consuming more liquid fuels and emitting more CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) than ...
Whether you make your sandwich or buy it from a shop could have a major impact on greenhouse gas emissions. Little was known about the environmental impacts of the humble sandwich until a comprehensive study of the carbon footprint of sandwiches was conducted. The new research studied both home-made and pre-packaged, and took into consideration ...
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