Is natural gas renewable or non-renewable?
As we search for cleaner energy sources, natural gas has emerged as an alternative solution to fossil fuels. It is believed to produce about 50-60% less CO2 than coal.
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The critical role of power sources in the climate crisis
Many sustainable businesses are now monitoring direct emissions from their facilities. Yet, this only captures a small portion of the overall emissions. The huge lump comes from the sources of power, which contain a substantial amount of fossil fuels.
Could wind and solar farms coexist with agriculture?
Wind and solar farms are expected to play a crucial role in tripling renewable energy capacity on a global scale by 2030. However, many countries are facing difficulty transitioning to clean energy at present, let alone meeting the net zero target.
UEFA Euro 2024: Football is in need of green initiatives
The UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament has been the talk of the town. A big tournament like this has an extra responsibility to showcase its commitment to green initiatives, but will the competition live up to its promise?
Renewable energy jobs have promising prospects but face skills shortage
During COP28, countries agreed to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. As these goals transform into more concrete plans, investments in renewable energy are anticipated to rise substantially, providing an opportunity for companies to hire for major renewable energy jobs.
The effects of El Niño is not the only reason behind Europe's devastating floods
Europe still hasn’t fully recovered from the horror of the floods that claimed more than 200 lives across Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands in 2021. Again, in the last few weeks, floods have hit parts of Germany and Italy, but the effects of El Niño may not be the only culprit.
Hot summer: A disadvantage to wind energy
As the global economy continues to expand, there's a growing demand for an increased reliance on renewable sources. However, hot summers make popular renewables such as wind energy less efficient, which is a huge disadvantage.
Energy security concerns lead to more coal production
In 2022, the supply chain disruptions caused by Ukraine’s invasion increased coal production around the world by 8.2%. Over 70% of the coal mining happened in Asia, with China and India leading the production.
Germany reaches a record high in the installation of renewable energy
In 2022, Germany announced a series of initiatives to transform the focus of the energy landscape into renewable energy. Their highly ambitious goals included achieving an 80% share of renewable sources in electricity generation by 2030 and 100% by 2035.
The environmental cost of e-commerce logistics
The digitalization of modern life and innovative technologies has completely transformed the way people shop. However, this significant increase in e-commerce logistics also comes with some hidden environmental costs.
How to reduce NOx emissions?
When boilers operate at high temperatures, oxygen interacts with nitrogen from the air and the fuel used, resulting in the formation of nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), collectively known as nitrogen oxides (NOx).
Gen Zs and millennials bring hope to climate targets
A recent Deloitte study believes that about 90% of Gen Zs and millennials actively seek to reduce their environmental footprint, yet only 18% believe their employers have a strong commitment to addressing climate change.
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Supply chain strategy for a sustainable and innovative future
Even though there's a critical need to cut carbon emissions, the integration of decarbonization into a supply chain strategy is still limited. Industries face an ongoing challenge in balancing supply and demand, calling for immediate attention.
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Powerful strategies to decarbonize and cut cost
Achieving net zero emissions by 2050 will require businesses to decarbonize and spend approximately USD 275 trillion on physical assets over the next three decades. This amounts to around 7.5% of global GDP annually for the same period.
Renewable Energy
Green hydrogen companies are assets to the sustainable energy future
Due to the climate crisis, reducing reliance on fossil fuels has become one of the top priorities for many companies. One promising solution is green hydrogen, produced using renewable energy, which holds potential as a versatile fuel and energy source.
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Heavy industry: how to operate sustainably in the modern era?
Heavy industry materials, such as chemicals, steel, and cement, have a huge influence on our daily use of vehicles, buildings, and medical supplies. However, achieving carbon neutrality in its processes presents a massive challenge due to the substantial energy and heat requirements.
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Strategies for businesses to overcome sustainability challenges and thrive
The global temperature has surpassed 1.5°C throughout the entire year for the first time. This represents that businesses are struggling to uphold their strategies against sustainability challenges and face increased responsibilities to mitigate long-term impacts.
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Cars with wireless charging to transform global EVs market growth
Electric vehicles (EVs) have gained enormous attention in the last decades due to their environmentally friendly features. However, the charging infrastructure has not kept pace to complement the growing demand, leaving ample room for companies to explore cars with wireless charging options.
Renewable Energy
Renewable energy investments call for stronger commitment to net-zero initiatives
G20 nations, currently with 90% of the world's renewable capacity can triple it by 2030 through swift policy implementation. However, it is crucial as well for other nations, especially those in the developing world, to boost their renewable energy investments to fulfill its growing demand.
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Innovative strategies for businesses to attain Net Zero ready status
In recent years, there has been a notable rise in the global commitment to achieving net zero. However, this widespread effort needs substantial contributions from businesses to become net zero-ready.
Climate Change
COP28: fossil fuels challenge wins while loss and damage encounter setback
The COP28 began with deliberations on loss and damage; however, the final agreement to 'transition away' from fossil fuels overshadowed the entire summit.
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Eco-friendly packaging and sustainable practices in the gift-giving season
We all enjoy the festive season and often express our joy through the act of gift-giving. Unfortunately, these gift wraps, if not used in eco-friendly packaging contain mostly plastics.
Renewable Energy
Maximizing energy efficiency with solar-powered windmills
An energy company, Soleolico, revealed the world's first solar-powered windmill in October of this year. This wind turbine with photovoltaic panels integrated into rotating blades merges the best of both energy sources, ensuring continuous electricity generation.
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The rising interest in tracking Scope 4 emissions
Climate-conscious companies reporting on Scopes 1-3 emissions are now realizing that such reporting is not sufficient without the inclusion of Scope 4 emissions.