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environment7 hours ago•3 min saved

AI datacentres push big tech emissions toward France's level

Microsoft, Amazon and Google reported 119 million metric tons CO2e for the year ending March 2026—about a third of France's emissions—driven by rapid datacentre construction for AI and cloud services, up from roughly 101 million the prior year. Microsoft emissions rose 25% to about 20 million metric tons CO2e, Google 18% (helped by supply-chain factors), and Amazon 16% overall (20% in its supply chain), though all three still target net-zero by 2030–2040. Industry forecasts warn datacentre expansion could consume around 1.3% of global electricity, with about 1,200 new datacentres planned by 2030, mainly in the US, underscoring a shift of digital emissions to infrastructure.

via The Guardian|

#ai #cloud-computing #datacentres

world2 days ago•6 min saved

Rotterdam's Green Gamble: Can Europe's Largest Port End Its Fossil Era?

Pressure is mounting on the Port of Rotterdam to decarbonize its fossil-fuel–heavy footprint, with a lawsuit demanding a concrete plan to wind down coal, oil and gas flows. The port authority aims to cut its own energy emissions by 90% by 2030, backing a hydrogen hub, onshore power for ships, and low-carbon bunkers while pursuing CCS via the Porthos project. Critics say the port must do more than manage emissions and should accelerate a full transition, arguing the hub’s influence is limited and that global policy and corporate relocation can undermine progress; the ultimate target remains net-zero by mid-century, but the path and pace are hotly debated.

via BBC|

#ccs #emissions #hydrogen

politics2 days ago•6 min saved

Trump plan rolls back Biden diesel rules, touts trucking relief

Trump administration proposes rolling back Biden-era heavy-duty truck emissions rules, arguing it would save about $12 billion for truckers and lower prices for goods by eliminating DEF-related deratings and speed restrictions on new highway and nonroad engines, while preserving roughly 90% of NOx reductions and easing emissions-warranty requirements; supporters say the changes boost supply-chain efficiency and consumer prices while maintaining environmental protections.

via Fox News|

#diesel #emissions #epa

environment3 days ago•4 min saved

Jackdaw gas field pitched as climate-light amid ongoing legal review

Adura’s updated Environmental Impact Assessment for the Jackdaw gas field says emissions would amount to less than 0.02% of annual global greenhouse gases over its lifetime and that replacing imported LNG could save about 4 million tonnes CO2e, but the project is still under scrutiny after a court found earlier consent unlawful and ordered a fuller climate review.

via BBC|

#adura #emissions #environment

technology9 days ago•5 min saved

Google’s AI expansion hikes 2025 electricity use by 37%, emissions dip as clean-energy push continues

Google reports a 37% jump in total electricity use in 2025—the largest annual rise in its history—driven by AI infrastructure and data-center growth, while operational emissions fell 2% as the company expands 24/7 carbon-free energy efforts and record renewables purchases; supply-chain emissions rose 25% and total emissions reached about 14.5 million metric tons CO2e, highlighting ongoing decarbonization challenges even as Google invests heavily in renewables and energy tech.

via Ars Technica|

#ai #clean-energy #data-centers

world9 days ago•4 min saved

AC’s Global Footprint Exposes the Climate Inequality Gap

France’s heatwave debate over personal cooling highlights a larger climate truth: while U.S. households rely heavily on air conditioning and contribute a sizable share of emissions, many poorer nations lack affordable cooling; overall AC accounts for about 3.2% of global emissions and roughly 7% of electricity use, underscoring climate change as much a problem of global inequality as of technology.

via Futurism|

#air-conditioning #climate-change #emissions

us-news21 days ago•23 min saved

Autopia's Electric Reboot: Disneyland to Electrify Ride to Meet California Emissions Rules

Disneyland’s Autopia must replace its gas-powered ride cars with electric vehicles by early next year to comply with California’s emissions standards, following a Honda certification issue and a CA ARB violation that led to a fine; the state deadline for full electrification is February 2027, and Disney says a roadmap to convert the attraction is in development.

via New York Post|

#autopia #california #disneyland

environment21 days ago•2 min saved

California Demands Disneyland’s Autopia Goes Electric, or Faces Closure by February

California regulators have ordered Disneyland to shut down its gas-powered Autopia ride by February unless it is fully electrified; the move follows a 2024 settlement over unapproved emissions controls on Honda engines, with Disneyland beginning electric vehicle testing but no reopening date announced.

via Jalopnik|

#autopia #carb #disneyland

business1 month ago•80 min saved

U.S. Steel vows up to $2.5B to modernize Mon Valley Works with cleaner production

U.S. Steel plans to invest up to $2.5 billion to upgrade its Mon Valley Works in Pennsylvania (Edgar Thomson, Clairton Coke Works, and Irvin) with a focus on newer, lower-emission technologies, though Irvin and Clairton upgrades aren’t specifically listed. The move follows an earlier $1 billion pledge for the site and coincides with broader carbon-reduction efforts like direct reduced iron and carbon capture; the company’s Arkansas Big River Steel project is a separate $3 billion investment. Local officials say the upgrades support jobs and regional climate goals, while the area has faced safety penalties related to Clairton in the past.

via AP News|

#business #clairton-coke-works #edgar-thomson

climate1 month ago•2 min saved

El Niño Set to Push World Into Record Heat by 2030, WMO Warns

The UN's World Meteorological Organization warns a record-hot year is almost certain by 2030 as an El Niño is expected to lift temperatures; there is an 86% chance at least one year between 2026–2030 will surpass 2024 as the hottest on record and a 75% chance the five-year average will be more than 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. Fossil-fuel emissions continue to rise, fueling deadly heatwaves and rising costs, with urgent action needed to meet the 1.5C goal; 2027 could become the next record year. The Arctic winters are projected to be about 2.8C hotter than recent averages, and rainfall is forecast to be wetter in northern Europe, the Sahel, Alaska and Siberia, but drier in the Amazon.

via The Guardian|

#climate #climate-change #el-nino

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

New York scales back landmark climate law, pivots to nonbinding 2040 target

New York lawmakers are moving to roll back the 2019 climate law, replacing its 40% emissions-cut mandate by 2030 with a nonbinding 60% cut by 2040 and other accounting changes designed to lower costs. The package also extends the climate-tracking horizon to 100 years, de-emphasizes methane, and excludes imported fossil-fuel emissions from state accounting. The remaining 85% reduction by 2050 stays in place. Gov. Hochul argues the changes curb costs for residents, while environmentalists and some Democrats criticize the move. Once signed, agencies must draft implementing regulations by 2028 toward the new targets, with cap-and-invest among the options considered.

via Gothamist|

#budget #climate-law #emissions

environment1 month ago•8 min saved

Urban Emissions Gap: NAU Study Finds Climate TRACE Underestimates City CO2 by 70%

A Northern Arizona University-led study comparing Climate TRACE’s onroad vehicle CO2 estimates with the Vulcan dataset found Climate TRACE undercounts urban emissions by about 70% on average across 260 U.S. cities, with some cities undercounted by over 90%. The results raise concerns about the accuracy of AI-derived climate data and underscore the need for guardrails, transparency, and cross-validation to inform policy decisions.

via SciTechDaily|

#climate-change #climate-trace #data-quality

energy1 month ago•7 min saved

Trump's Plan to Keep Coal Plants Open Costs Ratepayers Hundreds of Millions

The Trump administration’s emergency orders to keep five aging coal plants operating beyond closures have cost hundreds of millions, largely borne by ratepayers (e.g., J.H. Campbell in Michigan has about $180 million in expenses since last May). Critics argue the strategy is inefficient and environmentally harmful, while the Energy Department says it safeguards grid reliability; a DC Circuit Court case brought by Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois and environmental groups challenges the orders’ legality. The policy coincides with a rebound in coal use and related emissions, despite health and environmental concerns surrounding coal power.

via The New York Times|

#coal #emissions #energy

technology3 months ago•4 min saved

When the 1975 Corvette Lost Its Bite to Emission Rules

Post-1970s Clean Air Act and oil crises forced U.S. automakers to curb engine power; the 1975 Corvette produced only 165 hp from its V8, trailing earlier generations and rivals like the 1975 Trans Am, amid price hikes and GM political shifts (including Arkus‑Duntov's retirement). The era also introduced catalytic converters and the switch to unleaded fuel, plus lower compression ratios, all cutting performance. The malaise era hit numerous muscle cars before tech advances in the early 1980s—such as electronic fuel injection and improved engines—started restoring horsepower, a trend that culminated in later high‑performing models.

via Jalopnik|

#1970s-cars #corvette #emissions

technology3 months ago•4 min saved

How Emissions and Weight Drove the XJ220 from V12 Dream to Turbo V6 Reality

Jaguar’s XJ220 began as a V12, all-wheel-drive supercar with a 220 mph goal, but weight, tightening emissions rules, and cost pressures forced a switch to a rear‑wheel‑drive twin‑turbo 3.5L V6 (from the Metro 6R4) delivering about 542 hp and a 217 mph top speed; many orders were canceled, only 281 cars were built, and the model’s reputation suffered for decades before renewed appreciation.

via Jalopnik|

#emissions #jaguar #technology