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environment6 days ago•2 min saved

California Launches First-Ever Rules for Aftermarket Replacement Tires

California's Energy Commission approved the Replacement Tire Efficiency Program, creating the nation's first rules governing aftermarket replacement tires with exemptions for specialty tires; the plan is phased in starting in 2029 with stricter standards in 2033, and is expected to save drivers nearly $1 billion and reduce CO2 by about 2 million metric tons annually, amid mixed industry reactions (support from Michelin/Bridgestone, concerns from SEMA).

via Road & Track|

#california #emissions #environment

environment10 days ago•2 min saved

AI's Climate Toll: New Study Warns Growth Could Boost Fossil Emissions

A NPJ Climate Action paper argues AI’s environmental impact may exceed its benefits, showing AI-enabled emissions could be 3–13× higher than avoided emissions from renewables as AI accelerates fossil-fuel production; it cites tech-oil partnerships (e.g., Microsoft–Chevron) and a large new fossil-fuel plant by Amazon, and calls for tighter guardrails on AI deployment to curb climate damage.

via Futurism|

#ai #climate-change #data-centers

environment13 days ago•3 min saved

AI productivity could raise fossil-fuel emissions despite renewables gains, study finds

A new study modeled AI’s impact on the entire power sector across 64 scenarios and found net yearly carbon pollution could rise by 0.47–1.8 gigatonnes CO2 (about 1–5% of energy-emissions) due to productivity gains in fossil fuels outpacing those in clean energy. Emissions only fall if AI-driven gains in renewables outpace fossil-fuel gains by at least fourfold; the research notes its estimates are directional. The analysis did not include datacentre energy use, but real-world deployment of AI in oil and gas has already boosted output and efficiency, according to industry, raising concerns about AI’s net climate impact.

via The Guardian|

#ai #climate-change #emissions

technology13 days ago•7 min saved

AI-Boosted Oil Production May Increase Global Emissions

A study by ex-Microsoft sustainability researchers warns that using AI to boost productivity in the oil and gas sector could raise global energy-related emissions by about 1.2–4.8%, potentially surpassing some national emissions like Mexico’s or Russia’s and outweighing AI’s climate benefits for renewables. The researchers describe an 'enabled emissions' effect where AI-driven productivity accelerates fossil-fuel production, creating a self-reinforcing link between AI adoption and increased fossil-fuel use, with data-center emissions unlikely to offset the impact.

via WIRED|

#artificial-intelligence #climate-change #emissions

technology13 days ago•2 min saved

Amazon's Texas data center could become the nation's largest single-source emitter

Amazon plans a Pecos County data center in Texas powered by an on-site natural gas plant that could emit up to 33 million tons of CO2 annually, potentially making it the largest single-source greenhouse-gas emitter in the US; the project ties to the Climate Pledge and the Ratepayer Protection Pledge to source power on-site for new AI centers, drawing criticism from opponents who warn about local and climate impacts.

via TechSpot|

#amazon #climatepledge #datacenter

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Microsoft’s Emissions Jump Tests Its 2030 Carbon-Negative Goal

Microsoft says its greenhouse gas emissions rose about 25% in the last year, driven mainly by expanding datacenter infrastructure and energy purchases (Scope 2), even as it matched electricity with carbon-free sources. The data-center build-out, plus new gas-powered projects and partnerships, could delay its plan to become carbon negative by 2030, a trend echoed by peers like Google and Amazon.

via WIRED|

#carbon-negative-2030 #data-centers #emissions

environment1 month 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

world1 month 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

politics1 month 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

environment1 month 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

technology1 month 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

world1 month 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-news2 months 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

environment2 months 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

business2 months 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