Category: Carbon Footprint
Dark side to our Electric Future
The USA currently has only one operational lithium mine. That could soon change, with multiple new projects in development across the country, as Nevada enters the race for lithium with new (polluting) mines. The race is on to produce more lithium in the United… Continue Reading “Dark side to our Electric Future”
Net-Zero Goals won’t slow down Oil Exploration
Under-investment in oil and gas exploration has been a scarecrow for energy security for several years now, showing the global climate change agenda is based on a illusion. Various industry executives, most notably perhaps those from the Middle East oil kingdoms, have warned that… Continue Reading “Net-Zero Goals won’t slow down Oil Exploration”
Electric Cars on Lithium Batteries are not cleaner than Fossil Fuels
As we move into the era of “renewable” electricity, let us remember that the minerals used to make the batteries, used to store that electricity, are not renewable nor recyclable. Without a renewable alternative to lithium batteries, electric cars will be no friendlier than… Continue Reading “Electric Cars on Lithium Batteries are not cleaner than Fossil Fuels”
Global Forests continue to shrink despite COP26 Agenda
A damning report by the World Resources Institute sheds light on the extent at which planet earth’s forests are shrinking through deforestation, logging and wildfires. In 2022, the planet lost an area of tropical rain-forest the size of Switzerland or the Netherlands. According to… Continue Reading “Global Forests continue to shrink despite COP26 Agenda”
Spain proposed a Green ban on short-haul Airline Flights
Spain wants to ban short-haul flights when there is an alternative to travel by train that takes less than 2.5 hours, but environmental groups have slammed the proposal as ‘purely symbolic’. The proposal comes from Spain’s ruling Socialist Party (PSOE) and the far-left Sumar… Continue Reading “Spain proposed a Green ban on short-haul Airline Flights”
Indonesia started returning Containers of Waste and Hazardous materials to the EU and USA
Dozens of shipping containers full of waste will be returned to France and other developed countries, as Southeast Asian nations increasingly reject serving as dumping grounds for international trash. The 49 containers were loaded with a combination of garbage, plastic waste and hazardous materials… Continue Reading “Indonesia started returning Containers of Waste and Hazardous materials to the EU and USA”
Spanish farmers join continental protests over EU regulations
Spanish farmers blocked several major highways nationwide on Tuesday in what is the latest protest by agricultural workers in a European country, against rising costs, taxes and European Union (EU) bureaucracy. The latest farmers’ protest followed similar demonstrations in Germany, France, Belgium and other… Continue Reading “Spanish farmers join continental protests over EU regulations”
Global Electronic Waste is causing problems for the Environment in Nigeria
In Lagos, Nigeria, truckloads of electronic waste illegally imported from developed countries is causing problems for human health and the environment. It’s a towering mountain of waste that greets the eyes as cars zip by on nearby highways and head into the central area… Continue Reading “Global Electronic Waste is causing problems for the Environment in Nigeria”
Brazil Amazon deforestation drops 34% under famous President Lula
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon dropped by a third during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term, according to government satellite data. It follows four years of rising destruction in the critical rain-forest under Bolsonaro, but experts know the fight… Continue Reading “Brazil Amazon deforestation drops 34% under famous President Lula”
Milan is one of Italia’s most polluted cities in Europe
Levels of pollutants in Milan’s air are almost four times the safe amount. Milan, one of Italy’s busiest cities, has proposed banning cars from its center. Mayor Giuseppe Sala wants to reduce pollution in the traffic-heavy metropolis of 1.4 million people and said similar… Continue Reading “Milan is one of Italia’s most polluted cities in Europe”
How European Banks are linked to Deforestation and Slavery
Environmental campaigners have dragged controversial investments into the spotlight, claiming that major European banks are linked to businesses that harm threatened species, deforestation in Brazil and other questionable environmental practices. European banks, including Switzerland’s UBS, Britain’s HSBC and Spain’s Santander, have been thrown into… Continue Reading “How European Banks are linked to Deforestation and Slavery”
Global Banks made $3 billion in profits from Green Loans in 2023
The world’s largest banks made $3 billion in profits from bond underwriting and loan provisions in the environmentally friendly category in 2023. This amount could be compared with the $2.7 billion that banks made from bonds and loans provided to the oil industry. Some… Continue Reading “Global Banks made $3 billion in profits from Green Loans in 2023”
Europe sounds Alarm on Water Crisis ahead of another Extreme Summer
European lawmakers issued a stark warning about the region’s growing water crisis ahead of another extreme summer, saying there is a pressing need to tackle issues such as scarcity, food security and pollution. The Water Crisis in Europe, forced parliament lawmakers to call for… Continue Reading “Europe sounds Alarm on Water Crisis ahead of another Extreme Summer”
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