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Two Weeks of Iran War Emissions Outstrip 84 Small Nations’ Yearly Output
environment-and-health18 days ago

Two Weeks of Iran War Emissions Outstrip 84 Small Nations’ Yearly Output

A Climate and Community Institute analysis finds that the first 14 days of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran released more than 5 million metric tons of CO2, with roughly 2.5 million tonnes from destroyed buildings and 1.9 million tonnes from attacks on oil facilities and tankers; smaller contributions came from military fuels and lost equipment. The study notes emissions will rise as the conflict continues and warns that post-war fossil-fuel expansion could lock in decades of pollution.

via Truthout|
#carbon-emissions#climate-change#environment-and-health
Washington’s Climate Claims Overstated by Significant Margin
environment3 months ago

Washington’s Climate Claims Overstated by Significant Margin

Washington state officials admitted to overstating the climate benefits of their carbon permit auctions, with revised estimates showing the projects will only reduce about 300,000 metric tons of pollution, far less than initially claimed, due to data errors and misreporting. The correction highlights concerns over the credibility of the state's climate initiatives and the potential diversion of funds to non-climate priorities.

via KUOW|
#auction-fraud#carbon-emissions#climate-change
2025 Climate Litigation Highlights: Key Legal Wins and Regulatory Changes
environment3 months ago

2025 Climate Litigation Highlights: Key Legal Wins and Regulatory Changes

In 2025, significant legal victories have been achieved worldwide in climate justice, including rulings against fossil fuel projects, greenwashing lawsuits, landmark international court opinions, and policy changes aimed at reducing emissions and protecting the climate, marking a decade of evolving legal efforts to combat climate change.

via The Guardian|
#carbon-emissions#climate-justice#climate-litigation
Indonesian Islanders' Landmark Climate Case Against Holcim in Swiss Court
world3 months ago

Indonesian Islanders' Landmark Climate Case Against Holcim in Swiss Court

Residents of Pari Island in Indonesia are taking Swiss cement giant Holcim to court over its failure to reduce carbon emissions, which they claim contributes to rising sea levels threatening their home. This marks the first climate litigation against a corporation in Switzerland, with the plaintiffs demanding significant emission cuts and compensation. Holcim plans to appeal the decision, emphasizing its commitment to net zero by 2050 but stating that climate policies should be set by lawmakers.

via DW|
#carbon-emissions#climate-change#holcim
Detailed Maps and Data Reveal America's Major CO₂ Emission Sources
environment3 months ago

Detailed Maps and Data Reveal America's Major CO₂ Emission Sources

Researchers have developed a highly detailed map of CO2 emissions across the U.S. for 2022, highlighting major pollution hotspots, especially in densely populated areas, amidst threats to federal emissions tracking programs. The Vulcan dataset provides critical data that could help fill gaps if federal reporting is reduced, despite funding and policy challenges.

via Gizmodo|
#carbon-emissions#climate-change#environment
Balancing AI Growth and Environmental Sustainability
environment5 months ago

Balancing AI Growth and Environmental Sustainability

A new study highlights that AI data centers in the U.S. could consume as much water as 10 million Americans and produce carbon emissions comparable to 5-10 million cars annually by 2030. However, strategic siting, renewable energy use, and efficient cooling can significantly reduce these impacts, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices in AI infrastructure development.

via Gizmodo|
#ai#carbon-emissions#environment
AI Data Centers and Their Growing Environmental and Energy Challenges
environment5 months ago

AI Data Centers and Their Growing Environmental and Energy Challenges

Cornell researchers have created a detailed roadmap showing that the rapid growth of AI data centers could significantly increase carbon emissions and water consumption by 2030, but strategic siting, grid decarbonization, and operational efficiencies could reduce these impacts by over 70%. The study emphasizes the importance of location, clean energy, and advanced cooling technologies to mitigate environmental effects and achieve sustainability goals.

via Cornell Chronicle|
#ai#carbon-emissions#data-centers
Global Climate Progress: Challenges and Hope Post-Paris Agreement
world5 months ago

Global Climate Progress: Challenges and Hope Post-Paris Agreement

The UN climate chief warned that failure to transition to a low-carbon economy will lead to global disasters like famine and conflict, emphasizing the urgent need for international cooperation at the Cop30 talks to reduce emissions, limit temperature rise, and support vulnerable nations, amid disagreements over climate targets and commitments.

via The Guardian|
#carbon-emissions#climate-crisis#fossil-fuels