Wednesday, 16 September 2020 (YJC)_ New report from Energy Transitions Commission highlights actions required by 2030 to achieve zero-carbon economy by mid-century.
TEHRAN, Nov 7_Climate change has already caused sea levels to rise, and new research suggests warming air and ocean temps are going to continue to melt glaciers and promote higher seas. But how quickly sea levels rise, researchers contend, depends on how fast the world's governments can shrink carbon emissions to zero.
TEHRAN, August 14 - A new analysis says California, one of the most environmentally conscious states in the nation, has again achieved a net reduction in carbon emissions without hindering its economy.
TEHRAN, August 14 - New analysis of satellite data suggests between 1 and 1.5 billion tons of carbon emissions is emitted from northern tropical Africa each year.
TEHRAN, August 7 -Conserving forests and restoring forest health are vital components of a comprehensive solution to climate change, but new research suggests there are limits to a rain forest's carbon storage abilities.
TEHRAN, August 6 -The healthcare industry is responsible for 10 percent of carbon emissions in the United States. The industry also emits 9 percent of all harmful non-greenhouse air pollutants in the U.S.
TEHRAN, Jun 17 - The latest audit of Bitcoin's carbon footprint suggests the digital currency is responsible for 22 megatons of CO2 emissions annually.
TEHRAN, Jun 12 - British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday set a goal for the nation to reach net zero carbon emissions within about 30 years -- the first major economy in the world to set that kind of goal.
TEHRAN, Feb 16 -When black carbon coats the surface of snow and ice in the Arctic, it reduces the surface's reflectivity, causing the snow and ice to absorb more of the sun's energy, amplifying melt rates and accelerating global warming.
TEHRAN, December 06 _Global emissions of heat-trapping carbon dioxide have risen significantly and are expected to reach record levels next year, scientists warn in a new report.