carbon footprint

India Meets Energy Target 9 Years Early

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Coal strip mine.

The world is trying to rid itself of polluting fossil fuels and many countries have set their deadlines for switching to green and renewable energy sources. (Image: Daniel Kaesler via Dreamstime)

Can You Power Your Business With 100 Percent Renewable Energy?

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HP office.

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. (Image: via Public Domain)

The Biggest Trees Capture the Most Carbon: Large Trees Dominate Carbon Storage in Forests

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A large-diameter tree.

A recent study examining carbon storage in Pacific Northwest forests demonstrated that although large-diameter trees (21 inches) only comprised 3 percent of total trees, they accounted for 42 percent of the total aboveground carbon storage. (Image: via The authors)

High Carbon Footprint Households Identified by Sweets and Restaurant Meals, Not Higher Meat Consumption

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Jars of candies.

Families with higher carbon footprints are likely to consume more confectionary, alcohol, and restaurant food, according to a new study published in One Earth. (Image: congerdesign via Pixabay)

Fashion Rentals Good for Business, but Not the Environment

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A woman in a dress looking in a mirror.

The concept of fashion rentals has caught on. (Image: via Pexels)

U.S. military and Its Massive Carbon Footprint

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A U.S. jet.

The US Military's climate policy is fundamentally contradictory — confronting the effects of climate change while remaining the largest single institutional consumer of hydrocarbons in the world. (Image: via Pixabay)

How Bad Is a Sandwich for the Environment?

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The largest contributor to its carbon footprint is in the agricultural production and the processing of the ingredients. (Image: via pixabay / CC0 1.0)

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