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Global Energy-Related CO2 Emissions Flattened in 2019, Following Two Years of Increases
Global emission trends Global energy-related CO2 emissions flattened in 2019 at around 33 gigatonnes (Gt), following two years of increases. This resulted mainly from a sharp decline in CO2 emissions from the power sector in advanced economies (Australia, Canada, Chile,…
This Is What We Can Really Do About Climate Change, Says New Report
It’s not too late to stop climate change. According to new research, decarbonizing fast enough to stabilize the climate and fast-track the planet to net-zero rests on all of us changing how we think and act – and doing it…
Trees in the City – Plaudits for Sustainable Urban Forestry Trailblazers
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Arbor Day Foundation announced the first cities to be recognized under the Tree Cities of the World programme, designed to help create more resilient and sustainable cities. Among the…
Aiming for Healthier and Greener Belgrade
If all the citizens of Belgrade, as their Mayor, walked every day, used public transport more, and planted some trees when the opportunity arises, perhaps our capital would already be a bit cleaner and the air healthier. Of course, to…
Improving Circular Economy Practices in the Construction Sector Key to Increasing Material Reuse
The EEA briefing ‘Construction and demolition waste: challenges and opportunities in a circular economy,’ says more must be done in preventing or recycling the large amount of waste produced by the construction and demolition sector in Europe. Such waste, such…
Heat Pumps – What Savings They Make and How Much They Cost?
Advantages of heat pumps The main advantage of heat pumps over the competition in the market for heating and cooling appliances is that facilities equipped with heat pumps receive much more energy compared to the costs. Namely, the system is…
Fossil Fuels Have Economically and Environmentally Friendly Alternatives – Heat Pumps
Winter came but even those who do not use coal, oil or gas for heating needn’t worry. According to the Institute for Energy Research, demand for fossil fuels, and especially gas, has skyrocketed in 2018, triggering a consequent increase in…