Scotland becomes the first country to ban the high-emissions anesthetic desflurane
Scotland has become the first country to ban the inhaled anesthetic desflurane due to its high global warming potential. The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) estimates this will reduce harmful emissions by around 40 kilotons of carbon a year, with…
US got a record-breaking 40% of its energy from carbon-free sources in 2022, report reveals
In summary, the US saw Carbon-free sources supply over 40 percent of its total energy output in 2022 which is an all-time high. This figure combines renewable generation such as solar, wind and hydro with nuclear power. The US also…
Car-free future: Europe’s longest cycle tunnel aims to cut traffic in this Norwegian city
Norway’s Bergen is set to open the world’s longest purpose-built pedestrian and bicycle tunnel on 15 April 2023. The 2.9km tunnel, known as the Fyllingsdalstunnelen, will cut through the Løvstakken mountain and link the residential areas of Fyllingsdalen and Mindemyren….
Floating solar and trash mountains How the Netherlands became Europe’s solar power leader
In the Netherlands, solar power is becoming an increasingly popular renewable energy source. With an average of two solar panels per inhabitant and an installed capacity of more than 1 kilowatt (KW) per person, the Netherlands is leading Europe in…
Hannover, Marburg: German mayors on why they’re climate activists (some of) what they want
Across Germany, cities are striking deals with climate activist group Last Generation to avoid their roads from being blocked by protests. Last Generation is known for their civil disobedience tactics, such as gluing themselves to the roads. The group’s demands…
EU agrees to push for worldwide phaseout of fossil fuels at COP28
At the upcoming COP28 climate summit in Dubai, the European Union has agreed to push for the global phaseout of fossil fuels. Citing the environmental and climate impacts of emissions-spewing fossil fuels, the EU has called for a shift towards…
Germany Can Exit Coal Sooner than Expected.
Summary: The German federal government has announced its ability to exit coal between 2025 and 2030, marking a significant step towards the country’s goal of becoming powered by renewable and hydrogen energy. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has hindered…
Renewable Energy Generation Setting Records in Australia
Summary: Australia is leading the way in transitioning to a clean energy future. In the fourth quarter of 2022, 20% of energy in Australia was produced from wind and solar sources, and one day South Australia received 91.5% of its…
Reasons to Be Hopeful this International Polar Bear Day: a Future for Children and Cubs
Summary: On International Polar Bear Day, Polar Bears International celebrates the hard-working polar bear moms and their cubs across the Arctic. Three short films filmed in the snowy, mountainous terrain of Svalbard, Norway, will make the Arctic feel a bit…
Fifth Biggest Retailer in the World is Going Green
Summary: Costco, the fifth largest retailer in the world and 11th on the Fortune 500, is taking big steps towards sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its carbon footprint. The company has committed to reducing CO2 levels internally…