The tech giant has set a target of achieving net zero emissions by the end of the decade. But as the company enters the race for artificial intelligence, the tech giant has admitted that reducing energy consumption from current levels “could be a challenge”. By means of Connor Sephton, News Reporter @ConnorSephton Thursday, July 4, … Read more
By Colin Fernandez Environmental Correspondent for the Daily Mail 15:01 03 Jul 2024, updated 15:02 03 Jul 2024 Google is emitting more greenhouse gases than ever before, with carbon emissions increasing by 48 percent over the past five years. This is despite the tech giant’s intention to produce net zero emissions by 2030. Google’s latest … Read more
Google points to artificial intelligence and the pressure it puts on energy-guzzling data centers to fuel emissions growth. Three years ago, Google laid out an ambitious plan to tackle climate change by becoming “net zero,” meaning that by 2030 the company would no longer emit more climate-changing gases into the air than it took out. … Read more
Unlock Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor-in-chief of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Google’s greenhouse gas emissions have increased 48 percent over the past five years as it expands its data centers that support artificial intelligence systems, throwing into doubt Google’s commitment to reach “net zero” by 2030. The … Read more
The IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) today announced a series of steps aimed at harmonizing sustainability reporting requirements for companies, focusing on areas such as the disclosure of companies’ climate transition plans and the measurement of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) across the entire value chain. chain. Under the new initiative, which is part … Read more
CO2 emissions from vans in Britain have risen by 63% since 1990, a new analysis shows, as cars become cleaner. While more and more people are choosing to drive electric or plug-in hybrid cars, van drivers still prefer diesel as electric vans are much more expensive and have little choice of models. Those who do … Read more
Stay informed with free updates Simply log in to the Energy sector myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. Greenhouse gas emissions from energy reached a record high last year as demand for fossil fuels rose despite a surge in renewable energy, according to a report highlighting the need to accelerate the green transition. … Read more
24 hours ago Justin Rowlatt,BBC Climate Editor , @BBCJustinR Getty Images Scientists hope to clean up cement production Scientists say they have found a way to recycle cement from demolished concrete buildings. Cement is the most common building material in the world, but it is also a huge source of planet-warming gas emissions. This is … Read more
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Scientists hope to clean up cement production Item information Scientists say they have found a way to recycle cement from demolished concrete buildings. Cement is the most common building material in the world, but it is also a huge source of planet-warming gas emissions. This is due to the … Read more
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Scientists hope to clean up cement production Item information Scientists say they have found a way to recycle cement from demolished concrete buildings. Cement is the most common building material in the world, but it is also a huge source of planet-warming gas emissions. This is due to the … Read more