Co2 emissions
Electric cars 'not the way to go' for reducing SA’s carbon footprint
Coal is one of the most carbon intensive fuel sources available, which means charging your electric car will actually result in more carbon emissions.
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CO2 rebound as climate summit sees emissions pledges
Moderate progress this week was checked by the release of the Global Carbon Project's annual report, which showed that emissions from gas and coal will rise in 2021 by more than they dropped during the pandemic.
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China steps up climate fight with emissions trading scheme
The scheme was launched with China, the world's biggest carbon emitter, seeking to take a global leadership role on the climate crisis in the lead up to a crucial UN summit in November.
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CO2 pollution bounces back, climate goals at risk: IEA
"The rebound in global carbon emissions toward the end of last year is a stark warning that not enough is being done to accelerate clean energy transitions worldwide," International Energy Agency executive director Fatih Birol said in a statement.
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Eskom could need 20 years to meet new emissions rules
State-owned Eskom, mired in financial crisis and struggling to meet demand, is the top polluter in Africa’s most industrialised economy.
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The year the world woke up to the climate emergency
Although scientists have warned for decades about the risk to humanity and Earth posed by unfettered burning of fossil fuels, in 2019 their message seems to have finally hit home.
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World's top 20 players caused 505 tonnes of CO2 emissions - study
Andrew Welfle, from Britain’s University of Manchester, said soccer bodies and teams must combat climate change by curbing air travel and finding alternative methods for their frequent flier players to reduce CO2 emissions.
