Good Country Index, the ranking of the best countries in the world
The index examines how nations contribute to “the common good of humanity” measuring their wellbeing, equality, CO2 reduction. Sweden is ranked first.
Scientists are turning CO2 into rock, reducing emissions
There are many examples of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), a system mainly used in thermoelectric power plants to reduce the emissions of the combustion process. However, the drawback of costs and how to find proper spaces in which storing carbon dioxide while avoiding uncontrollable leakage makes this system difficult to use. For this reason,
CO2 emissions in Europe have been plunging by 24% since 1990
Renewable sources, energy saving and the economic crisis have contributed to curbing CO2 emissions by a quarter compared to 1990 levels.
What could happen if we burn all the world’s fossil fuels
A Canadian study shows that if the world consumes all its reserves of oil, gas and coal, average temperatures would skyrocket.
Buying and selling second-hand objects: a Swedish study shows how it is good for the environment
A Swedish study determines how much money can be saved by buying and selling secondhand objects in some online platforms. While it’s obvious that secondhand trade is good to save money and for the environment, environmental savings have not been assessed yet.
Somalia: the first hybrid plant combining solar and wind power is now operational in Garowe
In Somalia, the first hybrid plant powered by solar and wind energy is now operational. It will supply Somali people with low-cost electricity and cut CO2 emissions.
If we want to save the climate, we have to cut down on meat
Secondo uno studio svedese, solo se mangeremo meno carne bovina e latticini potremo centrare i target di riduzione delle emissioni di gas ad effetto serra.
World’s largest floating solar plant is being built in Japan
Due to the lack of soil for the construction of PV plants, the Japanese company Kyocera has thought to build one on a water reservoir. This is the result.
A tax on high carbon food and sugar, that’s what the University of Oxford suggests
A combination of a carbon tax on food whose production generates large amounts of CO2 and a tax on sugary drinks could lead to health benefits for people and the environment.
Wind power generated 97% of Scotland’s household electricity
A new record for wind power has been set as investments in renewable sources keep on increasing. This time was Scotland’s turn.