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The Amazon has emitted more carbon than it absorbed since 2010, study says Isabella OMalley Monday, May 10th 2021, 7:30 am - Severe droughts and governmental policies that put the Amazon rainforest at risk are two major factors that have flipped this carbon sink into a carbon source. The Brazilian Amazon Rainforest, dubbed the ‘lungs of the Earth’ for the vast amounts of oxygen it provides us and the crucial role it plays in regulating the climate, has actually been emitting more carbon di...

Wunda is a ‘fully versatile’ milk alternative for baking, cooking, frothing, and drinking either hot or cold, according to Nestlé, who is rolling out the new brand in France, Portugal, and the Netherlands. The FMCG major’s new line of plant-based drinks leverages the power of yellow pea to produce a high-fibre, low-sugar and fat, calcium-enriched milk alternative. The carbon neutral brand, coined ‘Wunda’, is hitting shelves in France, Portugal, and the Net...

A new investigation shows bold offsetting claims made by the likes of British Airways and easyJet can’t be verified

Last modified on Wed 5 May 2021 05.11 EDT What is carbon offsetting? Carbon dioxide has the same impact on the climate no matter where it is emitted and what the source, so if a tonne of carbon dioxide can be absorbed from the atmosphere in one part of the world it should cancel out a tonne of the gas emitted in another. Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the air as they grow and store it, making forests one of the biggest carbon sinks. So, in theory, companies and individuals can cancel out the ...

Date Time Education to help reduce waste, emissions Corangamite Shire residents can learn how to minimise their impact on the environment at an upcoming series of free workshops. Council has teamed up with Good for the Hood—a social enterprise that aims to empower everyday people to be advocates for a sustainable future. Host Jo Taranto has worked with the ABC’s ‘War on Waste’ and ‘Fight for Planet A: Our Climate Challenge’. She will join in virtually to talk about emissions and act...

Raising ambitions: How Latin America and the Caribbean is tackling the climate crisis New Atlanticist by Valentina Sader A child carries his brother in a street covered in mud after the floods caused by the rains brought by Hurricanes Eta and Iota, in La Lima, Honduras on December 8, 2020. Photo via Jose Cabezas/Reuters. The ripple effects of last week’s Leaders Summit on Climate, led by US President Joe Biden, will be felt for years, as the international com...

Global Eco-Friendly Bitumen Market to Reach $126,743.58 by 2025 Eco-friendly bitumen is an emerging market which is projected to follow an upward growth trend primarily driven by growing consumers inclination towards sustainable construction. Eco-friendly bitumen is available in multiple forms in market such as bio-based bitumen, recycled bitumen, and natural bitumen. Recycled bitumen registered the highest demand in global eco-friendly bitumen market owing to increasing awareness regarding roa...

The Amazon Basin is fast approaching an irreversible tipping point. That should concern everyone, because what happens in the Amazon has planetary implications. Spanning eight South American countries and French Guiana, the Amazon contains more than 60 percent of the world’s tropical forests, 20 percent of its fresh water and about 10 percent of biodiversity. As a result of land speculation and insatiable global demand for meat, soy, gold, and other commodities, roughly 20 percent of the world...

Planning long-term investments in sustainable fuel and carbon sequestration advancements and analyzing role of developing propulsion technologies  Building coalitions and engaging stakeholders to broaden availability of sustainable aviation fuels, including first partnerships with NIKE, Inc. and Deloitte  Delta Air Lines’ audacious commitment to carbon neutrality from March 2020 onward is coming to fruition with swift impact through immediate actions coupled with�...

Encompassing the largest tract of unbroken rain forest in Southeast Asia, Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains have long been plagued by rampant deforestation and poaching. But a new generation of dedicated conservationists is helping to protect this vast wilderness, backed by ecotourism initiatives that are only now beginning to put down roots. Guests of the new Cardamom Tented Camp kayaking on the Preak Tachan in Botum Sakor National Park. For hundreds of years, the misty, mysterious jungles of...