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Växjö – The City That Chose to Defeat Climate Change
In southern Sweden, nestled among the lakes and forests of the Kronoberg region, lies a city that has been called the greenest in Europe for decades. This is Växjö – a university center of around one hundred thousand inhabitants, which,…
Google Publishes First Detailed Report on Energy Consumption of Its AI Applications
Google has released a technical report that, for the first time, provides precise data on the amount of energy consumed by its Gemini artificial intelligence models when processing queries. According to the company, an average query requires 0.24 watt-hours of…
A Global Standard for the Environmental Responsibility of the Cocoa Industry
Over the past year, the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) hosted the 5th World Cocoa Conference, at which the Brussels Declaration was adopted—a document that lays the foundation for a more sustainable, transparent, and equitable future in the production and supply…
Methane from Abandoned Mines Remains a Climate Challenge for Europe
Europe is taking numerous steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but some of them do not mean that the problem is truly solved. More and more coal mines are being closed, yet methane from abandoned mines continues to quietly escape…
When Food Waste Becomes a Resource
Food waste presents a serious global challenge that goes beyond economic and environmental dimensions, pointing to a deep imbalance in the world. While millions of people go hungry, enormous quantities of food end up as waste. The United Nations has…
Chicago’s Municipal Buildings Powered by 100 percent Renewable Energy
As of January 1, 2025, Chicago has transitioned to fully supplying all of its more than 400 municipal buildings with energy from renewable sources. This number includes two international airports as well as nearly 100 fire stations. According to global…
First Solar Power Plant Installed on the Roof of a Volvo Truck Service Center in Serbia
Since its founding nearly 96 years ago, Volvo Trucks has built its business on strict adherence to high quality, safety, and innovation standards. In recent decades, the company has expanded its mission to place a special focus on environmental protection,…